Article: SXSW 2012: The Black and White Years perform “Opposite of Emptiness”
Austin’s own The Black and White Years plays live for IFC
“The Dark Knight Rises” debuts more new character posters
Has the Sacha Baron Cohen shtick jumped the shark?
Tim Grierson on Will Smith, the Last Movie Star
Exclusive download: Corporal, featuring Michael Shannon, presents “Glory”
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Article: Exclusive premiere: Dreamers “City of Hope”
Dreamers channel Jane’s Addiction in this cyber-punk maelstrom.
Article: SXSW 2012: M. Ward performs “Primitive Girl”
M. Ward plays “Primitive Girl” off his new album “A Wasteland Companion” at SXSW 2012
Article: Exclusive premiere: Band of Skulls “Hometown”
The UK’s Band of Skulls toured the world and made their mark in pop culture, before being fully appreciated by their hometown.
Article: Tenacious D returns in short film “To Be The Best”
The video helps promote their new album, “Rize of the Fenix,” which comes out May 15.
Article: SXSW 2012: Fun. play “We Are Young”
NYC’s Fun. plays an acoustic version of their hit “We Are Young” at SXSW 2012
Article: SXSW 2012: Reptar performs “Sweet Sipping Soda”
Athens, Georgia’s Reptar swings into Austin for SXSW
Article: SXSW 2012: Finn Riggins play “Box Elder”
Idaho’s Finn Riggins brings down IFC’s house at SXSW 2012
Article: SXSW 2012: Delta Spirit perform “White Table” live
Delta Spirit deliver a stellar performance of “White Table” for a packed crowd at SXSW.
Article: SXSW 2012: Horse Feathers perform “Where I’ll Be”
Portland, Ore. band Horse Feathers plays an acoustic track off their new album
Article: SXSW 2012: The Suckers interview and performance of “Chinese Braille”
The Suckers talk shop with Chris Keating and deliver an awesome acoustic version of “Chinese Braille.”
Article: SXSW 2012: Nada Surf interview and acoustic performance of “Looking Through”
Nada Surf plays “Looking Through” at IFC’s studio at SXSW 2012
Article: SXSW 2012: Built to Spill play “Traces”
Indie rock legends Built to Spill play the Idaho showcase at SXSW
Article: SXSW 2012: Youth Lagoon perform “Cannons”
Idaho’s Youth Lagoon perform at IFC’s Crossroads House at SXSW
Article: SXSW 2012: Heartless Bastards Perform “Skin and Bone”
Austin’s own Heartless Bastards played an acoustic version of their song “Skin and Bone”
Article: SXSW 2012: The Drums interview and performance
New York’s The Drums play an acoustic version of “Days” at SXSW and sit down to talk to Chris Keating
Article: SXSW 2012: Le Fleur perform “Clink”
Boise, Idaho band Le Fleur plays “Clink” live at the IFC Crossroads House
Article: SXSW 2012: Ziggy and Karen Marley explain why fans should watch “Marley”
“It humanized him a little bit more, so they’ll probably fall in love with the man even more, and I like that because that’s what I wanted,” Karen said.
Article: SXSW 2012: Bear in Heaven talk to Chris Keating
New York trio Bear in Heaven talk to Yeasayer’s Chris Keating
Article: SXSW 2012: Polica Deliver An Arresting Performance
Minneapolis’ Polica stop by IFC at SXSW for an acoustic set.
Article: SXSW 2012: HR Talks “Bad Brains Band in DC”
Bad Brains’ front man HR talks to Chris Keating about the documentary “Bad Brains: Band in DC”
Article: SXSW 2012: “Shut Up and Play the Hits” directors talk working with LCD Soundsystem
The documentary tells the story of their last concert in 2011.
Article: Exclusive premiere: Say Anything “Burn A Miracle”
Pour gasoline on your Cheerios and consider the power of collective chaos.
Article: Exclusive Premiere: Sarah Jaffe “Glorified High”
Sarah Jaffe’s new album “The Body Wins” is out April 24th
Article: IFC’s guide to the best music at this year’s SXSW festival
By Chris Harris The pilgrimage to Austin, Texas, has already begun for most of this year’s attendees and performers. Bands are in vans, playing shows here and there as they make their way to the fabled home of South By Southwest, which has earned a much deserved reputation as one of America’s most consistent music…
