KUTX presented Rock the Shores, a family-friendly afternoon with a diverse lineup. Local heroes SaulPaul and Parker Woodland energized the crowd with their rockin' stage presence, while the Waco Brothers brought their alt-country legend status to the stage. Adding an international flair, Taiwanese duo The Dinosaur’s Skin captivated with their dinosaur-themed performances.

Read on to discover more about these talented artists and catch a glimpse of the SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake that took place in March 2024.

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Before the tunes filled the air, SXSW Conference played host to the panel discussion titled The Evolution of a Genre: Is the US Still the Home of R&B? Led by industry professionals such as Ashley Asomani (DJ Ace), David Cox, Tom Jones, and R&B artist Bellah, the session dived deep into the genre's journey and its current global resonance.

The stage was set for an unforgettable evening as DJ Ace, a renowned figure in the UK R&B scene, hosted the event, while artists like Äyanna, Kali Claire, JADA, and more treated the crowd to a flow of soulful performances, showcasing the diversity of contemporary R&B.

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The pair joined forces with Panasonic, transforming Central Presbyterian Church into a visual haven for captivating ambient compositions, with performances by Houndstooth artists JFDR and Hinako Omori. German electronic futurist Moritz Simon Geist, performed his newest work, Don’t Look at Me, utilizing a self-built sine-wave producing machine. Each set was accompanied by mesmerizing visuals from Montreal’s Jason Voltaire.

Dive deeper to uncover more about the Showcasing Artists deserving of a spot in your playlist from the MUTEK x Houndstooth SXSW Official Showcase!

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Documentary World Premiere

With a legacy spanning 25 years and a discography boasting 10 studio albums and 7 soundtracks, Mogwai has carved out a unique niche in the music industry. Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound traces the band’s journey, from their beginnings in the 1990s to the recording of their most recent album, As The Love Continues, which scored the band their first UK Album Charts Number 1 and their first Billboard US Album Sales Chart Top 10.

Music Showcase

Alongside the screening of the documentary at the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the band took the stage and put on a show for the SX audience.

SXSW Studio

During their SXSW adventures, director Antony Crook and Mogwai members Stuart Braithwaite, Dominic Aitchison, and Martin Bulloch took center stage in the SXSW Studio for a candid conversation with host JuJu Green (@StrawHatGoofy).

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On the evening of March 11, Elysium on Red River Street hosted passionate live performances from leading artists in Tokyo's live house scene. Peelander-Yellow, HALLEY, Chiaki Mayumura, CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE, Tokyo Syoki Syodo, and BackDrop Cinderella graced the SX stage. Read on to discover more about these artists and catch a glimpse of the Official SXSW Showcase that happened in March.

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Heard throughout the halls of the Austin Convention Center from Ballroom A, performances by Marcelo D2, Viji, OH HE DEAD, Shannon & The Clams and many more were seen rocking the SX Stage. To help curate the lineups and broadcast the performances live, we had this year’s partners KEXP's El Sonido, 88.5 KCSN The SoCal Sound, and NPR Live Session Stations.

From March 13-15, we had 16 Showcasing Artists from near and far provide tunes in an intimate setting. Now, you can watch the Radio Day Stage performances from the comfort of your own screen on our YouTube Playlist. Additionally, scroll through 2024 moments captured on camera of the Radio Day Stage.

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Documentary World Premiere

Kicking off their SXSW journey was the World Premiere of the documentary feature This is a Film About The Black Keys at the SXSW Film & TV Festival. Delving into the band's early years, this documentary offers fans an intimate glimpse into their story. Directed by Jeff Dupre, the film masterfully weaves together footage and photographs, underscored by 48 of The Black Keys' iconic songs, painting a vivid portrait of their rise to fame.

Conference Keynote

Carney and Auerbach took center stage at the SXSW Conference for a Keynote session. Opening with a performance by the talented sixteen-year-old Pedal Steel Noah, the duo engaged in a conversation with Rolling Stone’s Senior Writer, Angie Martoccio. From their humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio, to headlining Coachella, the Keynote delved into the trials and triumphs of their career, which has spanned over 20 years.

Music Showcases

Closing out their three-part SXSW experience with a bang, The Black Keys performed on two stages at the SXSW Music Festival. Their sets at Mowhawk and Stubb’s, presented by Auerbach’s music label Easy Eye Sound, were nothing short of spectacular. From tracks off their 2021 album Delta Kream to crowd favorites, the duo rocked the house alongside other talented Showcasing Artists like Hermanos Gutiérrez, Robert Finley, Shannon & The Clams, Moonrisers, and more.

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Brent’s love of music and the spirit of the festival is reflected in the three prize categories: Developing U.S. Act, Developing Non-U.S. Act, and Career Act.

The Developing Act Prizes are for artists who are breaking new ground with their creativity and show the most promise in achieving their career goals. The Career Act Prize is for an established artist who appeared at SXSW to reinvent themselves or launch a new project.

Past winners include Balming Tiger, Leon Bridges, Haim, Chvrches, Courtney Barnett, Jade Bird, Anderson .Paak, Jain, Dolly Parton, Iggy Pop, Damon Albarn, Spoon, The Chills, and The Flaming Lips.

2024 Grulke Prize Winners

Developing U.S. Act - Estevie

Sarah Silva, aka Estevie, a proud first-generation Mexican American, spearheads the revival of old Latin sounds in pop. She fuses traditional Latin styles with modern pop, creating an addictive and uniquely evocative sound. Influenced by cumbia sonidera, Estevie artfully blends pop with cartoonish rhythmic layers, Norteno, and Reggaeton notes, creating a unique sound that resonates with both Latin and broader audiences.

Developing Non-U.S. Act - TENGGER

This traveling musical family made up of Pan-Asian couple Itta (from South Korea) and Marqido (from Japan), create their brand of Krautrock-inspired psychedelic New-Age drone magic through the use of voice, harmonium, toy instruments, synths and electronics. The duo originally performed under the moniker “10”, recently re-naming themselves TENGGER (meaning ‘unlimited expanse of sky’ in Mongolian) to mark a new sonic approach and the inclusion of their (now 11-year old) son Raai into the group.

Career Act - Zapp

Since Zapp’s beginnings, its heartbeat has been a joyful family affair, unleashing the vibrant imagination of the three Troutman Brothers – Larry, Roger and Lester. Vibrating with moog bass, electrifying guitar riffs and fresh, clever lyrics, the tight-knit group’s songs demonstrate a wicked sense of humor and an unmatched ability to tell colorful stories. Now led by bandleader Lester Troutman Sr., the band carries on the legacy of a tight-knit group of expert players alongside funk and soul pioneers.

Jurors for the Grulke Prize include music critics, industry professionals, and SXSW staff, many of whom knew and worked with Brent over the years.

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Photo credits: Estevie photo by Errich Peterson, TENGGER photo by Diego Donamaria, Zapp photo by Jason Bollenbacher

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Latinapalooza

Cooper's BBQ at 8pm

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Songs From A Room

The Victorian Room at The Driskill at 8PM

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South by Showcase

Lefty's Brick Bar at 7PM

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Trash Causal & Our Wicked Lady

Vallhala at 7:30PM

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UTOPia Sessions

Zilker Brewing Co. at 8PM

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