SXSW 2009 Highlights
Takka Takka
Growing Up in Public
With the new Internet fishbowl, it's easier now to be a fan than a band.
Hockey
Too Hot to Handle
If you think Spinal Tap's opening slot with for a puppet show was bad, listen to this.
Amanda Palmer
The Village People
You don't need to know everyone in the world. A few hundred will suffice.
The Decemberists
Cohesive Art
Sure, everyone likes skipping around to different singles. But there are plenty of times when you just want to dig into one artist.
The Decemberists
Skip MTV, Hit Bit Torrent
When you know MTV isn't going to put your video into rotation, you've got to take quality control into your own hands,
Thunderheist
Mom Boobs
They like to hang out.
Thunderheist
Creative Theft
Everyone's guilty. But people are still willing to invest in other ways.
Little Boots
Just the Way it is
Downloading gives everyone access to stay relevant. Now we just need to find a new way of making money from music.
Little Boots
Stress Relief
Playing piano is a good stress reliever.
Margaret Cho
Free the West Memphis Three
The West Memphis Three case is a heartbreaking case all around.