The Latest Videos and Podcasts from SXSW

YouTube Treats - All The Angels

Linda Park — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:21:44 +0000

Well, we have more Dead Confederate videos via the SXSW YouTube Channel than you can shake a stick at.

Have a gander at their SXSW 2009 showcase closer "All the Angels." Another fine offering from the Georgia boys whose thick, heavy sound will enchant you in a disenchanting sort of way.

Am I the only one who thinks singer Hardy Morris sounds like Redd Kross' Steven Macdonald sometimes?

The band are finishing up some dates with The Meat Puppets this week and have dates scheduled in the states through November 7. They're even coming to Austin next month... to Fun Fun Fun Fest before they head off to the UK in December. Mmm, London in December. Dreamy.

That's all for now, ladies and gents. I shall return with some more YT Treats before too long. In the meantime you can follow SXSW on Twitter @sxsw. Or me @mspark. Or even Dead Confederate @deadconfederate.

You can also email us at musicblog@sxsw.com.

Okay, I have to go chase down a cat, lp

YouTube Treats - The Thunderous Riffage of Red Fang

kirk — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:33 +0000

I cannot overstate how incredible this band is. Complete with stupefying, face melting riffs and laser sharp twin guitar leads. All that and songs about aliens destroying humanity. Live, they are an eight legged Tazmanian Devil. Whirling, snarling and destroying everything in their wake. Make note kids. This is what rock is all about. Here they are layin' the Earth to waste at Spiro's.

I present you with Red Fang's "Sharks":

Check out more live performances, conference talks, general info and lots more on the SXSW YouTube channel.

Bands, wanna melt faces at SXSW and 6 months free on Sonicbids.com? Apply now.

YouTube Treats - The Return of Dead Confederate

Linda Park — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:16:32 +0000

Ah, the return of Dead Confederate to the SXSW Music Bloggy. If you recall, we featured a clip of the band performing "Yer Circus" in June.

Now we're back with yet another song from their bitchin' SXSW performance at Spiro's. "The Rat" made its way onto the US Modern Rock chart and is a dirgey little number fraught with emotion and 80s guitars, both tasty elements, if you ask me.

Anyway, it seems that the 17 year old in all of us should enjoy some of this Georgia badassery. So, without further ado jeunes et fils, "The Rat"...

I sorta feel like I'm back at Theatre Gallery (in Dallas, if you knew it) in 1987 bein' all homeless, feelin' all teen angsty, and wonderin' if the singer is as cute offstage as he is on (but I wasn't a groupie, I swear!!).

The band hits the road again October 21 for some more dates with The Meat Puppets. Check them out if you can.

The SXSW Video Czars are busy editing away so we'll have more excellent musical goodness coming to you VERY SOON. In the meantime, you can hang out at our superfun YouTube channel.

See you soon-like and I hope you're all enjoying this autumnal thing that is happening, lp

Jeffrey Tambor's Acting Workshop at SXSW 2009

jim — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:57:55 +0000

The return of Jeffrey Tambor's Acting Workshop was a real highlight at SXSW Film 2009. If you missed it, or if you just need a refresher, take a look at the video excerpt below, featuring actors Jess Weixler (Alexander the Last) and Mark Reeb (The Overbrook Brothers).

If you like what you see, the full clip is available here on our YouTube channel, so check it out!

Mmm...Barbeque

jill — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:32:49 +0000

Ahh, the good ol' summertime. Nothing says summer quite like barbeque. So kick back with a big plate of brisket, ribs, and sausage and listen to the podcast from March of the panel BBQ The Texas Way. Celebrated in story, song and legend, Texas barbeque is clearly state-of-the-art when it comes to smoked meat traditions. Prepare to embark on a beefy sojourn.

BBQ The Texas Way

Moderator: Joe Nick Patoski

Wyatt McSpadden, Owner, McSpadden Photography
John Morthland
Davia Nelson, Kitchen Sisters
Rick Schmidt, Owner, Kreuz Market
Nikki Silva, Kitchen Sisters
Robb Walsh, Writer, Houston Press

The SXSW YouTube Video Vault - Johnny Cash - 1994 Keynote Address

Linda Park — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:13:32 +0000

Flashback to 1994. Where were you on March 17? That was the day the man in black came to SXSW to serve as keynote speaker and blow us all away with a mesmerizing set at Emo's. Yes, Johnny Cash played Emo's... on the same bill as Beck... who was then largely unknown.

But I digress... I feel fortunate to introduce this keynote clip. I feel even more fortunate to have been there. (Yes, that's me standing next to him looking like a total doof in the press shots. He was surrounded by men, decided that wasn't right and said, "I need some girls here" and grabbed then music booker Annie McReynolds and me to stand beside him. Talk about being in a magical place at a magical time.)

It's amazing to see Mr. Cash come to life, sharing stories, singing songs. He was a sweet and generous man and of the hundreds of highlights throughout the history of SXSW, this one stands the test of time and shows what a consummate performer and funny man he was. We were all dazzled and charmed.

Cash's SXSW performance at Emo's was a precursor to the April release of American Recordings, his first collaboration with producer Rick Rubin. You'll see snippets of songs from the album in this clip. The record revitalized Cash's career and included a new version of "Delia's Gone" and a soulful reworking of Leonard Cohen's "Bird on a Wire" alongside the Glenn Danzig penned "Thirteen."

I'm thrilled they dug this clip out of the video vault. Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, Johnny Cash...

Video courtesy of Tim Hamblin.

YouTube Treats - Daniel Johnston at Studio SX - "I Feel Like A Monkey In A Zoo In This Place!"

Linda Park — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:26:07 +0000

As a former and sometimes current resident of Austin, I am familiar with the interesting, sad, sometimes funny, often sweet tale of Daniel Johnston.

We were lucky enough to have Daniel over to Studio SX this year for a little chat. A meandering journey of an interview that takes us through his early influences, Beatles love, Pizza Hut and good friends who make you feel famous. He and Jason Gross touch on Kurt Cobain, his possible Converse shoe line and life in Waller, Texas where his father built him a house. He even has a new album, The Death of Satan.

Somewhere in there he's joined by Gabriel Sunday, whose My Suicide premiered at SXSW. Sunday is developing a biopic about Johnston with David Lee Miller (who apparently resembles Steven Spielberg prompting Daniel to call the film ET vs Jaws). Sunday calls it Forest Gump meets Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

We also have a video of Daniel's song "True Love Will Find You In The End" on our YouTube channel that you can catch here. And, as always, you can check out more SXSW goodness at youtube.com/sxsw .

That's it for this week's YouTube Treats. Feel free to email us at musicblog@sxsw.com. Follow us on Twitter @sxsw.

Have a lovely weekend, everyone! lp

And the 2009 Web Award Goes To... The Cycle

matt — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:56:51 +0000

Category: Educational Resources - From elementary school learning to advanced technology-related tips, these are sites that help you learn. Winner: The Cycle

Ever wonder what actually happens to that pickle jar after you put it in the recycling bin? Check out the 2009 Web Award winner in the Educational Resource category to find out. SXSW's Kelly Willis talks with The Cycle's Chris Erickson, Jono Stark, Monique Hartl on the Red Carpet of the 12th Annual SXSW Web Awards Ceremony about their creative project aimed at educating the public about every conceivable step in the recycling process.

You can catch this and other highlights from SXSW 2009 at the SXSW YouTube Channel.

Be sure to check out all the finalists for the 12th Annual SXSW Web Awards Presented by Adobe. And don't forget, if you think you might have an award-worthy site, the submission process for the 2010 Web Awards opens on August 3rd, 2009.

YouTube Treats - TarantisT

Linda Park — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:01:59 +0000

We recently posted about Iranian band TarantisT's troubles in the aftermath of the recent election. Now we'd like to feature them doing what they do best... namely rock out.

Formed in Tehran in 2000, the arrival of TarantisT on our shores begs the question, how many of us have heard Persian Heavy Metal?

Not I, that's for sure. Have a gander at the band performing their song "Out" at this year's fest.

Toodles, lp

And the 2009 Web Award Goes To... Lost Zombies

melissa — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:04:02 +0000

Category: Community - Social networks and wikis that have quickly developed an extraordinarily active multi-user community and an exceptional following of users who assist with content development. Category: People's Choice - The online public's favorite finalist site from the competition. Voting begins when the finalists are revealed in late January. Winner: Lost Zombies

Who doesn't like zombies, right? That's what Ryan Leach, Skot Leach and Rob Oshima banked on when they launched the site that would take home Web Awards in both the Community and People's Choice categories. They talk with Kelly Willis on the Red Carpet of the 12th Annual Web Awards Ceremony about creating the worlds first user-generated zombie documentary. Apparently the Zombie Apocalypse is becoming more of a reality every day.

You can catch this and other highlights from SXSW 2009 at the SXSW YouTube Channel.