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Green Day's 'Broadway Idiot' Documentary + Concert Performance Highlight Big Day at SXSW

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:00:45 +0000

Friday (March 15) was a big day for Green Day at South by Southwest, as the band had two films screening and they made a welcome return to the concert stage at the Moody Theater. While 'Cuatro,' the documentary about the creation of their album trilogy, has appeared at other festivals, South by Southwest was the premiere of 'Broadway Idiot,' their film about the creation of their 'American Idiot' stage production.

Smashing Pumpkins Wrap SXSW 2013 at Red Bull Sound Select Showcase

Kenneth Partridge — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:34:04 +0000

As Prince blew minds and brought the funk at La Zona Rosa, the Smashing Pumpkins closed out SXSW 2013 with their own exclusive Austin showcase, performing at the Red Bull Sound Select Stage for a crowd of 350. As mxdwn.com reports, Billy Corgan and the gang turned in a career-spanning set, mixing such classics as 'Cherub Rock' (watch above) and 'Tonight, Tonight' with cuts from last year's 'Oceania.'

SXSW 2013 Recap: Day Four

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:00:02 +0000

There’s no way anyone can check out everything that happens at South by Southwest. It’s impossible. Even if you moonlighted as the world’s greatest superhero, you wouldn’t be able to check out every single thing that goes down at one of the year’s most buzzed-about music fests. That’s where Diffuser.fm comes in like a caped [...]

Paramore Unveil New Single, 'Still Into You,' at SXSW 2013

Gina Vespa — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:40:57 +0000

Paramore fans were in for a treat at the Warner Sound showcase at SXSW 2013 last night (March 13), when the band unleashed a brand-new tune, ‘Still Into You.’ (Watch the video above.) During the song, singer Hayley Williams prowled the stage with fierce red hair, unstoppable energy and paint on her face.

Rob Zombie Reminisces About Smoking Crack With Ozzy Osbourne and Rick James

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:41:34 +0000

Rob Zombie is set to have a monster year in 2013. The multi-talented artist will be releasing his latest film, 'The Lords of Salem,' on April 19, with the soundtrack for the movie dropping on April 16. Additionally, Zombie's fifth solo album, 'Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor,' will become available on April 23, and amidst all the excitement, Zombie recently decided to tell a fascinating story about smoking crack with heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and late R&B star Rick James.

Dave Grohl Discusses Nirvana, 'Gangnam Style' + More in SXSW 2013 Keynote Speech

Gina Vespa — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:45:08 +0000

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl delivered the keynote speech at SXSW 2013 earlier today (March 14), covering a wide range of topics during his hour-long chat, including Nirvana, his ‘Sound City’ documentary and his surprising love for the Psy YouTube hit ‘Gangnam Style.’

Watch Dave Grohl's SXSW 2013 Keynote Address

Kenneth Partridge — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:58:25 +0000

These days, Dave Grohl is everywhere, so who better to deliver the keynote speech at SXSW 2013? The Foo Fighters main man, former Nirvana drummer and 'Sound City' director and all-star bandleader takes to the podium today (March 14) at 12PM EST, and you can watch his entire address right here.

Andrew W.K. Gets Party Started as Pitchman for 'Fresh + Sexy Wipes,' Plans SXSW Party

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:18:05 +0000

Rocker Andrew W.K. knows a thing or two about partying hard, and now he knows how to stay clean before and after doing it. The musician has signed on as the new pitchman for Playtex's 'Fresh + Sexy Wipes,' helping pre- and post-coital couples everywhere feel a little fresher.

Smashing Pumpkins Aim for New Album in 2014, Book 2013 SXSW Gig

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:26:56 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins are back at work on new music. In a new interview with Interesting People Talking Wrestling, Pumpkins mastermind Billy Corgan reveals that he's been working on a new book, plus a new album from the band.

Bands Announced For SXSW

Jennifer Beaudoin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:19:31 +0000

Next month, the annual South by Southwest, or SXSW Music Festival will be returning to Austin, Texas, just as it has every year since 1987. It takes place over four days, and features dozens upon dozens of bands, most of whom are fairly new and upcoming to the music scene. This year marks the festival’s 25th anniversary, [...]