The beauty of SXSW is that you can walk into a show not knowing a single thing about an artist and walk out a fan—maybe even with some new music to add to your playlist. That's pretty much how I feel about Garotas Suecas, a funky rock band from. . . READ FULL STORY

How do I love Ceci Bastida? Let me count the ways. The Mexican singer-songwriter (and ex-Tijuana No frontwoman) simply killed it at SXSW, with a set that featured a Kanye West cover and the most unique assortment of supporting instruments I saw all. . . READ FULL STORY

It's Day 3 of SXSW, and I am bizarrely happy to be sitting down at a computer right now—my feet are killing me. Remind me never to wear anything but sneakers to a music conference from now on! But enough about me being a weenie...let's talk. . . READ FULL STORY

I didn't really know what to expect when I touched down in Austin yesterday for the kickoff of SXSW, but the past 24 hours have been a mindblowing, eardrum-obliterating whirlwind.  Here are my stats after one night: Shows seen: 5 Kickass sets. . . READ FULL STORY