SXSW News
Jennifer Pahlka Calls the SXSW Community to Action
Jennifer Pahlka's keynote wrapped up SXSW Interactive 2012 in the best way possible: with a call to action. Though government and technology may not be the most obvious pairing to the the sxsw crowd, Pahlka's team at Code for America is trying to convince smart, creative people that there IS in fact money in government tech. Not only that, but improving government processes benefits everyone. Listen here for the podcast of the keynote.
SXSW Film 2012 Film Bumpers - first one now online!
We always have a lot of fun with the SXSW “bumpers” screened before each film at SXSW Film Festival. This year we welcomed back last year’s awesome director Joe Nicolosi to produce the series, based around an idea proposed by Geoff Marslett; "How Not To Be Lame At SXSW".
Street Style at SXSW Covered World-Wide
The Fashion World at-large had all eyes on SXSW this past week. Style X hosted panelists and sponsors of major style-centric publications that prompted significant coverage of Street Style at SXSW. From the likes of The New York Times, GQ Magazine, Elle Magazine, and beyond, Street Style at SX has truly gone viral this year. Please find links to various coverage below. Please also note, this does not include the scores of independent fashion bloggers & designers who covered SXSW style in their own right.
Don't Forget Your Swag!
While SXSW 2012 may have officially come to a close, you can still redeem some great offers at SXswag.
Norah does double duty at SXSW
Ten years ago, a young artist named Norah Jones came to SXSW for the first time to promote her debut album, Come Away With Me. She showcased in a small room above an Indian restaurant. The album succeeded in a way few artists ever experience, with 25 million in sales and 5 Grammies. Norah returned to SXSW this year to promote two projects: an album of country standards with her pals The Little Willies; and to introduce her new solo album.
At La Zona Rosa on the final night of the festival, Norah performed the twelve tracks of Little Broken Hearts in sequence. (Hear the first single "Happy Pills" here.) It's a collaboration with Danger Mouse, slated for a May 1 release.
