Big Boi: This may be his ACL debut, but Big Boi has practically made Austin a second home over the past year, playing a half-dozen gigs everywhere from Seaholm to the East Side Drive-In. When we last caught him, he was solely accompanied by one rapper and a DJ, so it was a pleasant surprise to see that the festival show had a huge 10-piece band. Clad in white shirts and black trousers, Big Boi's large crew featured percussion, horns, and background vocals - which really allowed his creativity and catalog to shine. more ›

Big Boi, solo artist and one half of Atlanta hip-hop duo Outkast, hit the stage at UT's annual 40 Acres Fest Saturday night to break out classics and new hits alike. Austinist photographer Trent Lesikar captured the performance. more ›

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Austin label End Sounds has put together a big party to kick off SX music. On Tuesday, 3/17, Red 7 will host Madball, Death In The Park, Reign Supreme, Mike Herrera's Tumbledown, Call To Preserve, True Widow, Bitter End, The Escape Frame, and an ad hoc Minor Threat cover band featuring Zach Blair, Luke Abbey, Frank Carter, and Sam Ghanbar. The show is open to the public and cover is $10. more ›

Yeah, yeah, SXSW Film kicks off this weekend, so you’re all like, “Say whaa? There are regular movies in theatres? How plebeian!” But for those of you who would rather forgo the madness of that festival, here’s what Hollywood has in store: Failure to Launch The words “to Launch” in this title seem superfluous. Much like Sarah Jessica Parker’s career without Sex and the City. The Hills Have Eyes Have you SEEN the creepy... more ›