SXSW 2022
SXSW 2022: Kygo Takes the Stage, Shawn Mendes Shares 5 Things You Didn’t Know & More | Billboard News
SXSW is winding down but the music is reaching peak levels. Kygo talked to Billboard about taking risks before he hit The Stage at Waterloo Park, singer Tone Stith spills about his upcoming show with Chris Brown and touring with H.E.R., Shawn Mendes shares five things you don’t know about him and Sunflower Bean frontwoman Julia Cumming speaks on how the band should be on ‘The Batman’ soundtrack. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-...
Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean Talks Creating New Album, Jamming to DMX & More | SXSW 2022
Sunflower Bean frontwoman Julia Cumming sat down with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly at the Samsung x Billboard Galaxy House at SXSW to discuss creating their upcoming album ‘Head Full of Sugar,’ her love for DMX, wanting to be on ‘The Batman’ soundtrack and more. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=”fl-textarea” title=&...
Trae Tha Truth Teases Surprise Album, Talks Friendship With ‘Little Bro’ Gunna & Young Thug at SXSW
As a born-and-bred Texan, it’s no surprise that Trae Tha Truth is back in Austin for the 2022 edition of South by Southwest. Backstage at Gunna and Young Thug’s set Thursday night for Billboard x Samsung’s three-night SXSW concert series, Billboard News’ Tetris Kelly caught up with Trae to talk about his friendship with the two young rappers and what it’s like to be back at South By. “I’ve been here since the beginning days,” Trae says. “I’ve seen a lot of artists be created through South by Southwest.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news He also talked about his early interactions with Thug and with Gunna (“that’s little bro”) and how he’s been impacting his Houston hometown since receiving the Change Maker Award at the 2021 Billboard Music A...
Phoebe Bridgers and Sloppy Jane Cover My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade”: Watch
Nothing beats the delirium of the late-night end of a South by Southwest showcase — especially when the bands on the bill start pulling out their best emo covers. Phoebe Bridgers and Sloppy Jane did just that Wednesday night (March 16th), teaming up for a group singalong of My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade.” Bridgers’ label Saddest Factory Records hosted its own showcase at the Austin festival, dubbed the Saddest Factory Records Corporate Retreat. Charlie Hickey, Sloppy Jane, Claud, and MUNA performed at the event, while Bridgers acted as MC (while also hopping onstage with the artists throughout the night). For the big finale, the acts engaged in a “TEAM BUILDING: Karaoke” session. Beyond the always-welcome emo nostalgia, this particular Black Parade magic also gifted fa...
Consequence Announces Schedule For Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion at SXSW
Consequence is proud to announce that we are once again taking part in the Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion during this week’s South by Southwest. Taking place Friday, March 18th at Austin’s Empire Control Room & Garage, the all-day music event will feature live performances from a dozen artists, curated in conjunction with Relix. This exciting lineup of artists is a reflection of the variety of music Brooklyn Bowl brings to the world, along with a reflection of the kind of artists who are creating the kind of music we are excited about. Alongside Consequence and Relix, Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion 2022 partners include Crown Royal, MiiR, Ernie Ball, PAX and Liquid Death. Our party welcomes newcomers and established acts such as Barrie, Claud, Ezra Furman, Geese, Katy Kirby, Laundry Day, M...
Shawn Mendes Gets Spiritual As He Embarks On His Biggest Tour Yet
“I hit a low point a few years ago,” Shawn Mendes admits, his brow furrowing beneath his shaggy curls. The sun is setting over a Santa Monica, Calif., apartment complex, and Mendes is leaning forward from his seat as he explains a recent major life change: his embrace of spirituality. It started with meditation to bring a little balance to his chaotic life of pop stardom. That turned into reading religious texts, which turned into a deep dive on the Bhakti movement in Hinduism. For nearly a year, Mendes has spent every Thursday meditating and discussing scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita with Jay Shetty, the author of Think Like a Monk. “I think everybody has a moment where they just decide it’s time to kind of do something different,” says Mendes matter-of-factly. Now spirituality is “a pa...
