SXSW Day 1 – Shows to Catch

Tus Amigos Nuevos – Sounds from Chile Latin Rock @ Friends – 8:00pm Imagine Dragons Rock @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater – 8:30pm Nano Stern – Sounds from Chile Latin Rock Friends – 9pm POC @311 Club – 9:15pm AJ DAVILA @ Hotel Vegas – 9pm Coldplay @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater –…

PIXIES ► Greens and Blues ◄ Video Premiere

“E.P.isode. 2 On a lonely abandon planet one man remains, left behind to wander the desolate landscape marking his time and documenting the history of a once great civilization on its corroding walls and on his decaying mind, waiting for “them” to return…” Starring ; Mel Rodriguez Directed by ; Josh Frank

Kat Dahlia ► Crazy ◄ Video Premiere

Kat Dahlia switches up her “Gangsta” vibe for high fashion in the video for her new single “Crazy.” The Miami beauty shot her latest music video in London, directed by famed photographer Rankin (Miley Cyrus, M.I.A.) showcasing a softer side. Kat makes crazy look so glamourous. The single, produced by Glass John, will appear on…

Quantic ► Magnetica > Duvidó < Video

Explosive beats with Quantic’s unique blend ‘Magnetica’ is producer Will Holland’s first solo release as Quantic since 2006. “Duvidó” feat. Pongolove is the first official single from Quantic’s forthcoming album “Magnetica” out May 6 worldwide.

Kimono Kult ► Todo Menos El Dolor

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez ( The Mars Volta ) and John Frusciante ( Red Hot Chili Peppers ) joined forces to create new project, Kimono Kult. Rest of band formed by Teri Gender Bender ( Le Butcherettes, Bosian Rainbows ), Nicole Turley, Dante White-Aliano and Laena Geronimo. Kimono Kult’s debut EP, Hiding In The Light, will be digitally released on…

Nina Nesbitt ► The Hardest Part

British singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt will release her upcoming debut studio album “Peroxide” on February 17, 2014. “I filmed this at one of my favourite places in London, this is not a single or an official video but it is my favourite track on the record so I wanted to share it with you all, it’s a really…

Gina Chavez ► UP.ROOTED ►Album Release

Gina Chavez efficiently allocated talent reflects on every track. From start to finish, UP.ROOTED, covers every traditional Latin sound we are all familiar with and the Spanish and English lyrics mixed with those sounds create a wonderful music scheme sure to be a favorite of many and a treat for all. UP.ROOTED is one of those rare…

Heart of the City: A Celebration of Soul ► SIMS Foundation

SIMS Foundation’s annual benefit concert. Heart of the City: A Celebration of Soul features 70s soul legend Bobby Patterson, Queen Bee Tameca Jones, the gospel-tinged artist Dan Dyer, and a few other soul sirens. SIMS Musical director, Grammy-winner Adrian Quesada’s all-star band is highlighted by Grupo Fantasma Horns and some of Austin’s best musicians. It…

Zuzuka Poderosa ► Baile Crunk ► FREE Download

Zuzuka delivers Funk with a Hip-Synth twist and her unique carioca element into this dirty and juicy crunky beat. Fresh urban clash. ZUZUKA PODEROSA is the queen warrior of her own special brand of Baile Funk: CARIOCA BASS Funk Carioca (another name for Baile Funk, which means “The Funk Ball”) originated in the favelas of Rio…

MORRISSEY ► Your Arsenal + New Album & Tour

Originally released in 1992,Parlophone Records will release the Definitive Master of Morrissey’s seminal third album, YOUR ARSENAL on February 25. YOUR ARSENAL is very much a traditional two-sided album, with five songs per side. Recorded after six months on the road with his new touring band, side one has a live urgency: the swagger of…