SXSW 2015

Krisha review – a tension-packed family roast with all the trimmings

Trey Edward Shults’ SXSW-winning debut introduces a talent able to cook up a story about a family meal gone awry that’s engrossing and perfectly seasoned

Jordan Hoffman

16, Mar, 2016 @11:00 AM

Snoop Dogg is a 'dope-smoking cop hater', says Texas law chief

Remark was made in emails discussing the case of the state trooper who was photographed with the rapper at SXSW

Guardian music

07, May, 2015 @7:16 AM

Why brands like Pebble keep coming back to Kickstarter

The smartwatch developer is just one creator returning to the crowdfunding site long after they’ve been kickstarted

Alex Hern

24, Mar, 2015 @5:41 PM

SXsports: Sports-focused spinoff of SXSW grows up in sophomore year

Dozens of panels, a surplus of screenings, accidental run-ins with Drew Brees: coming off a strong rookie season, SXSW’s sports-focused offshoot is more sprawling than ever

Danielle Elliot in Austin

23, Mar, 2015 @9:23 PM

South by Southwest music festival – live!

We spent nine days in Austin, Texas, covering the annual tech, film and music festival, which finally came to a close on Sunday

Lanre Bakare and Alex Needham in Austin

23, Mar, 2015 @2:57 AM

SXSW 2015: 10 things we learned

After nine days of technology, music, film and extreme barbecueing in Austin, Texas, these are the things we’ve discovered at South by Southwest

Alex Needham and Lanre Bakare in Austin

23, Mar, 2015 @2:54 AM

Ibeyi at SXSW: duo's intuitive connection showcases the power of twins

The sisters, signed to XL records, have enraptured SXSW with songs inspired by family tragedy and infused with the intuitive spirit that exists between twins

Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Austin

21, Mar, 2015 @8:39 PM

Courtney Barnett at SXSW review – venue strips the music's magic

She’s one of the brightest new songwriting talents of the moment – but that wasn’t enough to prevent an atmosphere-free venue from sucking the joy out of her performance

Hannah Ellis-Petersen

21, Mar, 2015 @7:10 PM

Big Sean, Migos and T-Pain at SXSW review - three shades of swag

Big Sean and T-Pain were surprise guests, as they joined Migos on a hip-hop-heavy bill that showed the good, the bad and the ugly sides of the genre

Lanre Bakare in Austin

21, Mar, 2015 @7:06 PM

Snoop Dogg and Arcade Fire lead SXSW panels

Musicians and even Paul Krugman came together in Austin to debate the music business, from selfies to selling out

Alex Needham

20, Mar, 2015 @10:31 PM

PC Music at SXSW review – good taste goes out the window in pop makeover

In possibly the most bizarre performance of SXSW, PC Music manages to turn the macho culture of dance and house music on its head, writes Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Austin

20, Mar, 2015 @8:40 PM