How To Pretend You’re At SXSW 2017

SXSW 2017 is underway, but perhaps you blew your travel budget donating funds to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood or your local Premium Tequila Society. Or it could just be that the chaise. Continue reading

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Now Amazon Wants To Commoditize Music Festivals

After successfully altering many aspects of consumer spending, Amazon is now looking extend its reach to the commoditization of music festivals. We're not quite sure what that means yet, but. Continue reading

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39 Essential Music Tech Events At SXSW

As many Hypebot readers head off to SXSW, we wanted to again share a list the 39 essential music tech related meetups and sessions prepared by our friends at MusicTectonics. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Optimize Your Time At SXSW

Owing to issues like the visa controversy and the scaling back of some its major participants involvement, 2017's SXSW is shaping up to be an odd one. That said, the. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Brands Reduce SXSW Spending • Sheeran Breaks Charts • Epic Music Card Game • More

MONDAY 3.13.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Is the de-commercialization of SXSW a bad thing?  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Essential SXSW Guide: What To Bring, Wear, Expect And More

South by Southwest is rapidly approaching, and although you may have already solidified your travel plans, a first-timer to Austin's biggest music event probably still has some questions about what. Continue reading

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SXSW Issues New Statement On Immigration Flap

In the face of criticism from the artist community over language in their contract for international acts, SXSW organizers have changed their tune, issuing a detailed statement and set of. Continue reading

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Musicians React To SXSW Contract That Threatens To Inform Immigration Authorities, Festival Responds

SXSW has been dragged kicking and screaming into the immigration debate thanks to its official contract which threatens to notify U.S. immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial. Continue reading

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From Austin To Memphis: What It Takes To Build A Music-Tech City In 2017 [Cherie Hu]

In this piece Cherie Hu explores the complexities of bridging the gap between tech and music in cities, whether the two camps might be able to collaborate productively, and how. Continue reading

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Spotify Launches #SXSW Fan Hub, Curated Playlists

Spotify has teamed with SXSW to share the festival's music experience with those unable to travel to Austin. Users can access Spotify SXSW genre-specific curated playlists on the SXSW 2017. Continue reading

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