Tuesday, April 5 2011
Kickstart the Presses
In the past month, two friends of mine have undertaken major print projects. How are they covering the costs of what some might call a foolish endeavor? By going online for funding, of course.
Thursday, March 24 2011
Another Great Taco- and Tune-Filled SXSW: A Long Weekend Photo Essay
Another great South By weekend. Thanks for the tacos, the drinks and the music... delicious.
Wednesday, March 23 2011
SXSW Film Festival: Narrative Feature Winner: Natural Selection
Jury and audience agree: Natural Selection is the SXSW Film Festival's Narrative Feature Prize winner.
Tuesday, March 22 2011
SXSW Film Festival Day 6: Mel Gibson and ‘The Beaver’
The Beaver's world premiere at SXSW leaves an audience wondering if they enjoyed it or not.
Monday, March 21 2011
Voxhaul Broadcast: Timing Is Everything
Wading through Timing Is Everything is a bit of a chore, as the album doesn't know when to quit when it's ahead.
SXSW Film Festival Day 5: ‘Life in a Day’ / ‘My Sucky Teen Romance’
A teen movie about vampires, shot by teens, making fun of teen vampire movies -- I prepared myself for the worst.
Friday, March 18 2011
SXSW: Music Day 2: The Strokes, Janelle Monae, TV on the Radio…
The Strokes and Janelle Monáe thrill at day two of SXSW, while Bob Geldof keynotes the morning conference with a combative and passionate talk about the decline of rock and roll.
Monday, March 14 2011
The Story Behind the KUSF Shut Down
The college radio station KUSF was shut down without warning, inspiring protests and a 15-station simulcast hosted by WFMU, and a panel at SXSW in the week ahead.
Monday, November 15 2010
Bee Vs. Moth: Acronymous
Throughout Acronymous there are musical allusions to Don Caballero, Herb Alpert, Ornette Coleman, and, maybe distantly, a more raucous Calexico. In any case, their Austin roots are strong.
