RA's guide to SXSW 2015
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- Electronic music has become an important part of the annual gathering, and we've put together some of this year's highlights.
- In dance music, we tend to think of WMC or ADE as the big industry gatherings. More and more each year, however, Austin's SXSW is becoming an important part of the electronic landscape too. It takes place next week—from March 17th through 22nd—and we've compiled a brief guide to some of the most promising showcases of the week. It's not definitive, and we've kept it to mostly official SXSW events, but it's a good place to start. Whether you're looking to scout out exciting new talent or just dance, there's plenty out there. Start off your week on Tuesday by setting sail with the Surefire crew, who are bringing Kode9 and MikeQ out on the open seas for a boat party. Once evening rolls around, you've got the choice of EPROM repping Rwina over at Barcelona, or TOKiMONSTA and Daedelus playing for Paypal and HE^RD at the Empire Control Room & Garage. On Wednesday, we recommend our own RA party at the Vulcan Gas Company—with Total Freedom, SOPHIE, Bob Moses, Untold and Tessela among the attractions. Thursday is a big night for electronic music at SXSW. Love 'em or hate 'em, the PC Music showcase at Empire is probably worth checking out. Fort Romeau and Palmbomen II will be flaunting sounds from their new records at Plush, and Surefire will host another party with Avalon Emerson and DJ Earl in tow, this time at Barcelona. Two of Europe's finest clubbing cities are in the spotlight: an after-midnight set from Berghain resident Boris is a must-see, and that'll happen at Berlin Beats over at Lucille. Around the same time, ADE will be showing off Amsterdam talent at Highland Lounge with Awanto3 and Cinnaman. Friday has some good left-of-centre options. Ben Aqua's #FEELINGS will take over Plush, Cartel and Thread will host a Jersey club-themed party at Barcelona with DJ Sliink & Nadus and then LA's Leaving Records will hit Empire with Ras G and Samiyam. The Moog and Switched On party on Saturday is one of our big highlights for the whole week, with a doozy of a double-header—Marcel Dettmann and Matrixxman—at Elysium. Failing that, Salva will headline Nest's shindig at Kingdom, On The Sly will throw a killer-looking grime party with Rabit and Celestial Trax, and then there's always Canadian boy wonder Ryan Hemsworth at the Hype Hotel. Check out the complete info for our picks below, and view the entire listing pages yourself here.
- Tue, Mar 17, 2015
SXSW 2015
Beacon, beGun, Ben Aqua, Bit Funk, Onassis, Blind Prophet, Bob Moses, Celestial Trax, Chancha Via Circuito, Deebs, DJ Earl, Doomsquad, East India Youth, EPROM, Falcons, Felix Jaehn, FJAAK, Fort Romeau, Fred Falke, Gabi, Haioka, The Horrorist, Hudson Mohawke, Humans, HxdB, Ikonika, Jameszoo, Joe Kay, Kate Boy, Knxwledge, Lapalux, Lena Willikens, Marie Davidson, Toy Selectah, Michna, Mike G, Modestep, Natasha Kmeto, ODESZA, Photay, Populous, Princess Century, Rabit, Rainer + Grimm, Rainer, Rangleklods, Redinho, Rival Consoles, S U R V I V E, Sevdaliza, Seven Davis Jr, Shura, SOPHIE, Tropics, TX Connect, VIMES
- Tue, Mar 17, 2015
Surefire Sound x Dub Academy Boat Party
Kode9, Untold, MikeQ, Avalon Emerson, UNiiQU38
- Tue, Mar 17, 2015
Hype Hotel
ODESZA, Hudson Mohawke, ILoveMakonnen, Autre, Earl Sweatshirt, Ryan Hemsworth, SOPHIE, A. G. Cook, GFOTY, SPINEE, Daniel Wilson, Fort Romeau, LION BABE, Lapalux, Redinho, Danny L Harle, UNiiQU3, Obey City, Heathered Pearls
- Wed, Mar 18, 2015
Resident Advisor SXSW Official Showcase
SOPHIE, UNiiQU3, Suicideyear, Ben Aqua, Bob Moses, Untold, A. G. Cook, The Horrorist, Alfred English
- Wed, Mar 18, 2015
Motek Showcase with Balcazar & Sordo, Matt Hardinge, Barbuto, Robert Roman, Daelo More
Balcazar & Sordo, Matt Hardinge, Christian Barbuto, Barbuto, Robert Roman, Daelo
- Wed, Mar 18, 2015
Ghostly International Sxsw Official Showcase 2015
Matrixxman, Fort Romeau, Beacon, Michna, Heathered Pearls
- Thu, Mar 19, 2015
25 Years of Perfecto with Paul Oakenfold, Kenneth Thomas & Darin Epsilon
Paul Oakenfold, Kenneth Thomas, Darin Epsilon
- Thu, Mar 19, 2015
DREAM x AM ONLY present Exclusive Cookout Party
Ape Drums, Gorgon City, Kidnap, Hudson Mohawke, Nina Las Vegas, Redinho, Zeds Dead2
- Thu, Mar 19, 2015
PC Music SXSW official showcase
QT, SOPHIE, Kane West, Hannah Diamond, Danny L Harle
- Thu, Mar 19, 2015
Guesthouse Music Sxsw Showcase
DJ Dan, JT Donaldson, DJ Mes, Demarkus Lewis, J Paul Getto, Kenny Summit, Lone
- Thu, Mar 19, 2015
Fort Romeau, Palmbomen & TX Connect
Palmbomen II, Fort Romeau, TX Connect, Rival Consoles, James Place
- Sat, Mar 21, 2015
On The Sly Official SXSW Showcase
Rabit, Celestial Trax, HxdB, Mike G, Blind Prophet
- Sat, Mar 21, 2015
Moog SXSW Showcase
Marcel Dettmann, Matrixxman, Patricia, Sevdaliza, Teengirl Fantasy