Photos: People And Things (SXSW 2016)
We revisit the week that was SXSW 2016 and highlight the various parties, showcases, and dance-offs that kept things totally weird.
SXSW 2016
Interview: Okay Kaya
NYC newcomer Okay Kaya talks with Leah Beresford about facing her fears and why she’s focused on piecing together “a complete album”.
Photos: Joey Bada$$, Bodega Bamz at Mohawk Austin
Mohawk’s Cinematic x The Smokers Club party tripped out with Joey Bada$$, Kirk Knight, Bodega Bamz, CJ Fly, and a whole lot more.
Photos: Drake, Yo Gotti at The Fader Fort
The FADER Fort ended things off on a high note in Austin, TX with Yo Gotti, Kelela, Gallant, and a surprise set from Drake and OVO Sound.
Photos: Neon Indian, Anderson .Paak at Barracuda Austin
Pitchfork closed things out at Barracuda with Neon Indian, Chairlift, Anderson Paak, Mitski, Kamaiyah, Protomartyr, Kevin Morby, and more.
Photos: Deftones, White Lung at Stubb’s BBQ
Deftones and White Lung shut down SPIN’s SXSW party at Stubb’s Austin and the only thing that was really missing was the kitchen sink.
Photos: Big White, Julia Jacklin at Aussie BBQ
Sounds Australia’s The Aussie BBQ hit SXSW on the Friday with sets from Big White, HARTS, Methyl Ethel, Julia Jacklin, and Nite Fields.
Photos: White Reaper, Plague Vendor at Cheer Up Charlie’s
BrooklynVegan’s opening day party flat out ruled as it featured Plague Vendor, White Reaper, Citizen, Turnover, Sorority Noise, and more.
Photo: Earl Sweatshirt at Moody Theater
Earl Sweatshirt’s one-off at ACL Live at The Moody Theater was a reminder of how he’s fully capable of sending rap bloggers into a seizure.
Photos: AlunaGeorge at Bud Light Factory
Aluna Francis and George Reid blessed Austin’s Brazos Hall with a commanding set that featured everything from “Automatic” to “I’m In Control”.
Photos: Greys at Swan Dive Austin
The Toronto outfit destroyed Carpark Records’ SXSW showcase — previewing ‘Outer Heaven’ with a series of heady riffs and persistent chaos.
Photos: Vince Staples, Beach Slang at Barracuda Austin
Pitchfork’s first SXSW party popped off with sets from Vince Staples, Mick Jenkins, Beach Slang, White Lung, Car Seat Headrest, and more.
Photos: Rae Sremmurd, Kacey Musgraves at The Fader Fort
Kacey Musgraves and Rae Sremmurd helped close out The Fader Fort on Thursday and their B2B sets wound up making SXSW cool again.
Photos: Allan Rayman, MUNA at Spotify House
Toronto’s Allan Rayman and L.A. trio MUNA crushed Spotify House’s smaller stage with their own takes on alt R&B and euphoric dark pop.
Photos: Desiigner, Twin Peaks at The Fader Fort
The FADER Fort kicked off its return to Austin, Texas with the likes of Desiigner, Twin Peaks, Metro Boomin, Sheer Mag, and Bibi Bourelly.
Photos: Thee Oh Sees, Diet Cig at Hotel Vegas
She Shreds’ Spring Break Boogie V day party got mental with Thee Oh Sees, Bleached, PINS, Ume, Tacocat, and SXSW champs Diet Cig.
Photos: Guerilla Toss, Downtown Boys at Cheer Up Charlie’s
NYC’s AdHoc FM helped punk things up on Wednesday with the likes of Guerilla Toss, Yung, Dilly Dally, Teen Suicide, and Downtown Boys.
The 20 Best Day Parties At SXSW 2016
With SXSW upon us, we highlight the best mid day thrills — including parties from Pitchfork, AdHoc, Hotel Vegas, Topshelf Records + more.
30 Artists To Watch At SXSW 2016
Here’s our A to Z preview of this year’s best bets — including Stormzy, Beach Slang, Julien Baker, PUP, Twin River, Section Boyz, and more.
Interview: Into It Over It
With his career shifting gears, Evan Weiss talks to Marie Rupolo about ‘Standards’ and how it’s the perfect cross stitch of who he’s become.
The 20 Best Panels And Sessions At SXSW 2016
With SXSW upon us, we highlight the fest’s best panels — featuring Nardwuar, Jessica Hopper, Ghost Ramp, Rooster Teeth + Kinda Funny.