SXSW
Nardwuar vs. Grimes
Nardwuar kept himself exceptionally busy over the course of SXSW 2012, landing interviews with some of the event's biggest acts. After having the tables turned on him with a few Hypebeast questions, this time, Claire Boucher — better known as Grimes - is on the receiving end...
Hypebeast vs. Nardwuar Interview
During South by South West, Hypebeast was afforded a first row seat to the Nardwuar experience. Between tit for tats with A$AP Rocky, Action Bronson, Kendrick Lamar, Danny Brown and Machine Gun Kelly, we got to witness Grimes hold her own against her Canadian compatriot,...
Nas Performs Entire ‘Illmatic’ Album at SXSW
Fans knew it would be coming, but didn't know when or how. Via VEVO, Nas has released 14 video clips of his hotly anticipated SXSW show where he performed his entire debut Illmatic LP. Nas was also later joined on stage by fellow member of The Firm, AZ Pete Rock. Classic hits...
Amex Sync Show Presenting Jay-Z Live
Each year SXSW in Austin succeeds in garnering a large amount of attention as a showcase for various artists and performers, as well as being an interactive conference offering film and other media. Not wasting any time getting underway with the event, Jay-Z performed today and...
Jay-Z Live from SXSW Trailer
Yes, Jay-Z is back for another round on the SXSW Music Festival schedule. Don't worry - if you couldn't land festival tickets, or you're nowhere near the state of Texas on March 12, American Express's Sync Show series will be streaming the show in its entirety on YouTube. Check...
Waiting for Lightning To Premiere at SXSW
The spiritual successor to the classic 2003 surf documentary Step Into Liquid, Waiting for Lightning is set to premiere at this year's SXSW. Directed by Jacob Rosenberg and presented by Bandito Brothers and DC Shoes, the film highlights the professional skateboarding career of...
Brook Bobbins: Odd Future SXSW 2011 Part 1
Resident Hypebeast blogger Brook Bobbins was recently in Austin to partake in this year's SXSW 2011 festivities. One of the notable acts he was able to kick it with were none other than Odd Future. The group, which seems to do no wrong in its ability to inspire and incite,...
Shepard Fairey | Obey Installation at SXSW
Shepard Fairey and some homies are seen here putting together an installation at last month's SXSW music festival. Setting up shop outside of Austin's Home Slice Pizza, the video goes in detail regarding one of Fairey's claims to fame in wheatpasting posters. With music...
Nike Air Yeezy makes an apperance at SXSW Music Festival
With all of the hoopla still surrounding Nike's Air Yeezy, we catch a glimpse of various Hip-Hoppers rocking the highly scouted yet unreleased Kanye West-endorsed hi tops. Included performers caught sporting the kicks included Bun B, GLC with Samples, and Mr. West himself....
