YR SXSW Partners
The Current
Wherever it's heard - on the radio, online or through an iPod - The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside music that explores roots and influences. The Current began broadcasting in 2005 as a non-commercial, member-supported radio station based in Minneapolis / St. Paul. Since then, the station has grown into a far-reaching community with members and listeners joining in from around the world. Tune in today to hear why they say Great Music Lives Here.
Done Waiting
Donewaiting.com was started in February 2003 by Robert Duffy in Columbus, OH after he lost a bet. 2008 marks the fifth year the blog is covering the SXSW Music Festival while living 1,240 miles away from Austin, TX.
KVRX
KVRX 91.7 FM is the student radio station for the University of Texas at Austin, and Austin's only student-run station. KVRX's motto is "None of the Hits, All of the Time"; we strive to play music you won't hear anywhere else, which includes independent and local music from a variety of genres. KVRX also features community, news and sports programming with a student perspective.
The Austinist
Consistently voted by the public as the city's "Best Entertainment Web Site" and "Best Fun Local Web Site", Austinist.com is one of the top places to find breaking news and exclusive scoops about SXSW. Each year, they interview dozens of festival artists from around the world, and preview all of the hottest afterparties, day parties, and showcases happening around town.
BrooklynVegan
BrooklynVegan is a NYC-centric mostly-music blog that focuses on reporting international news, live show reviews, pictures, tour dates, gossip, tips, MP3's, videos, and just about anything else a music fan could want. Non-music news finds it's way on to our pages as well, and every post comes with an open exchange of ideas via the public commenting system.
Gorilla vs. Bear
Named Filter Magazine's Music Blog of the Year, Texas-based Gorilla vs. Bear has been a SXSW mainstay for the last three years. As the biggest blog in the great state of TX and host of their own show on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Gorilla vs. Bear’s goal is simply to bring you the raddest new music in the world on a daily basis. Gorilla vs. Bear is nominated for two PLUG Independent Music Awards in 2008, and is regularly featured in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Q Magazine, and many other esteemed international publications. Despite the violent name, Gorilla vs. Bear actually loves all animals, and their favorite color is woodgrain.
Venus Zine
Venus Zine is the only magazine and Web site that focuses on women in music, film, fashion, and DIY culture. Started as a fanzine in the mid-'90s, Venus Zine has grown into an internationally circulated publication. Known for inviting readers to steer the bulk of the content, some of Venus Zine's popular columns include "Record Shopping With [enter band name here]," the Penus section, "Crafting a Business with Jenny Hart," and Call & Response, in which Venus Zine readers interview their favorite musicians. In addition to interviews with Kid Sister, Juliette Lewis, the Cool Kids, and Kate Nash, the spring 2008 issue of Venus Zine includes a special section about the "Best Female Guitarists of All Time."
Ice Cream Man
Ice Cream Man's mission is to give away free ice cream. So far he and his crew have gifted over 125,000 free treats! Keep your eyes peeled in 2008 for the Bessita Yaris ice cream “truck”. They’ll be kicking things off in Austin, then traveling the country to give away ice cream at the Free Yr Radio shows that will be raising money and awareness for local independent radio stations. Check out www.icecreamman.com to learn more and to see lots of pictures from Austin and around the country.