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SXSW Interview with Django Django

SXSW Interview with Django Django

Posted 19 March 2012 | By | Categories: Interviews, Music, Notes On Touring Bands, SXSW | No Comments

In 2010 DS interviewed Django Django when they were set to make their first trip to SXSW, but unfortunately the band never made it due to visa issues. This year The Djangos finally made it to Austin and were undoubtedly one of the buzz bands of the week. Here is that interview with new video. [...]

Scottish Bands at SXSW 2012 – The Scottish List and The SXSW Free Party Lists

Scottish Bands at SXSW 2012 – The Scottish List and The SXSW Free Party Lists

Posted 12 March 2012 | By | Categories: Music, Notes On Touring Bands, SXSW | 2 Comments

The South by Southwest madness has already started here in Austin with the Film and Interactive festivals and SXSW Music officially starts on Wednesday. From various sources I have compiled a list of 59 Scottish gigs over the next few days. My head is already spinning.

Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway – South By Southwest 2012

Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway – South By Southwest 2012

Posted 09 March 2012 | By | Categories: Music, Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway, SXSW | 1 Comment

The 2012 SXSW Music Festival kicks off next week with 12 Scottish bands set to invade Austin. Unfortunately the weather forecast suggests that they may be bringing the Scottish weather with them. Nevertheless I’m sure that the barbeques will still be fired up and the margaritas will still flow. On Monday we’ll publish the full [...]

Scottish Bands at SXSW 2012 – Updated

Scottish Bands at SXSW 2012 – Updated

Posted 10 February 2012 | By | Categories: Music, SXSW | 2 Comments

Earlier today the Scottish Music Industry Association announced via press release that eleven Scottish bands, DJs and producers will showcase as part of this year’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. The updated list adds several new acts to those that were already made public by SXSW last month.

8 Scottish Bands Now Announced for South by Southwest 2012

8 Scottish Bands Now Announced for South by Southwest 2012

Posted 18 January 2012 | By | Categories: Music, Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway, SXSW | 5 Comments

A trawl through the 2012 SXSW music schedule published earlier today reveals that there at least 8 Scottish bands who have been invited to attend this year’s festival in Austin, Texas. We expect more to be announced in the next few weeks.

Scottish Bands at SXSW 2012 – Early Announcements and Rumours

Scottish Bands at SXSW 2012 – Early Announcements and Rumours

Posted 06 December 2011 | By | Categories: Music, Notes On Touring Bands, SXSW | 2 Comments

Earlier today the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) updated its list of showcasing artists for the 2012 music event. Included in that announcement are the first two Scottish bands who are expected to make the trip to Austin next March – Laki Mera and Three Blind Wolves. More below.

Song, By Toad: SXSW Video Diary Part 5

Song, By Toad: SXSW Video Diary Part 5

Posted 16 April 2011 | By | Categories: Music, Reviews, SXSW | No Comments

It has become something of a tradition, on the Sunday following South by Southwest, for the visiting Scots to convene here at Dear Scotland HQ for the recording of a margarita infused podcast, and then to go bowling. And so it came to pass:

Song, By Toad: SXSW Video Diary Part 4

Song, By Toad: SXSW Video Diary Part 4

Posted 09 April 2011 | By | Categories: Music, Reviews, SXSW | No Comments

On the fourth and final day of SXSW, music and hipster fatigue often begins to sink in. It did for Matthew, so he spent the Saturday exploring some of the real Austin: South Congress, End of an Ear Records and the legendary Donn’s Depot:

Song, By Toad: SXSW Video Diary Part 3

Song, By Toad: SXSW Video Diary Part 3

Posted 02 April 2011 | By | Categories: Music, Reviews, SXSW | 2 Comments

Matthew’s video diary from SXSW continues as he strolls through the University campus to the Muzzle of Bees BBQ where he meets up with Erland from Erland and the Carnival and Josh T Pearson.