SXSW

SXSW 2017 takes place March 10-19, 2017. SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.

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Tumblr ‘79 to 100′ Show @ Scoot Inn // SXSW 2016

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Check out a gallery of Drake’s surprise SXSW performance.

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If you give up, give up fear.

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Justine Skye & Jordyn woods #SXSW2016

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by Jesse Menendez

For the past several years, the city of Chicago has ramped up it’s visibility at SXSW through it’s DCASE lead Chicago Made showcase. The initiative is aimed at introducing SXSW festival attendees to the music culture Chicago has to offer.

This years showcase featured, among others, Alabama born Chicago based rapper Mick Jenkins. Mick is currently enjoying great success from his follow up to the critically acclaimed release The Waters. Waves, his follow up, is a step forward for the thoughtful rapper and its popularity was evident in Austin, Texas. Mick hit the stage and immediately went into his song Alchemy. From that point on the crowd was his.

He engaged the audience with his trademark call and response of, “Drink more water!” The crowd was wavy and probably not taking Mick’s advice in lieu of other adult beverages. 

What a difference a year makes. At last years SXSW, Mick performed at Hype Hotel to a respectable crowd. Some knew his music some didn’t. This year, at the Chicago Made showcase the people were there to see Mick. So much so that when Mick was done rockin’, the crowd bounced on to the next venue. What a difference a year makes.

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#HSMSpotted - He’ll be singing lullabies pretty soon! Dad-to-be #JohnLegend belted it out on stage at #SXSW 🎹🎶 (at Houston Style Magazine)

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GG: SF’s own amazing Thao Nguyen and the Get Down Stay Down at Barracuda. Amazing, wonderful, love her.

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At SXSW this year, Richard Linklater, President Obama, Ellen Page, and more gave extensive talks.

Watch them all in full.

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Blood Orange by @jhnmclghln

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Drake surprised fans at SXSW, where he performed six songs yesterday and announced tour plans.

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These Days: 17.3.16 can’t wait to see/shoot @alexkwisner tonight at SXSW!

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SXSW 2016: Sunflower Bean by Glen Brown for The Line Of Best Fit

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House of Vans Austin: Noodles

Noodles killed it per-usual yesterday afternoon, as she brought the heat to the SXSW stage with some old school hits and some new school vibes. Don’t forget to get up-to-the-moment updates throughout SXSW on Snapchat. Search “Vans” or click here to add on Mobile.

Photos: Ashley Osborn 

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Day Wave // SXSW 2016

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House of Vans Brooklyn: Questlove 

There’s nothing quite like grooving into your 50th with old school jams and a rad DJ set by Questlove.

 Photos: Jonathan Mehring 

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House of Vans Austin: James Supercave

California native, James Supercave had us dancing up a storm with magnetic melodies that drew you in and never let you go. Follow all the SXSW ruckus this week on Snapchat. Search “Vans” or click here to add on Mobile.

Photos: Ashley Osborn