With 2024’s SXSW official and unofficial events behind us, it’s time to look back on all the madness, chaos, and (above all) fun that went down in Austin, Texas this month. While the city was flooded with thousands of eager attendees channeling their passions across tech, music, and media, the third annual, Uproxx co-produced The […]
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Texas’ Governor Proudly Told Artists Boycotting SXSW Over Military Issues To Not ‘Come Back,’ But The Festival Disagrees
SXSW has found itself in a bit of a controversy this year, as some artists have pulled out of the festival due to some of this year’s sponsors, including the US Army. Texas governor Greg Abbott relished in this news, though, tweeting yesterday (March 12), “Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship. Bye. […]
Read MoreSXSW Issues A Statement After A Person Was Killed In An Austin Hit-And-Run
South By Southwest is happening right now, spanning this year from March 8 to 16. Things haven’t been perfect so far, though. Some artists have opted to pull out of their performances due to one of the festival’s sponsors. Now, SXSW has shared a statement after a hit-and-run in Austin resulted in a death. SXSW’s […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide To SXSW’s Unofficial Parties In Austin This Week
Happy second week of SXSW! Since its inception in 1987, SXSW has grown to become one of the largest and most influential events in the world — showcasing a wide range of emerging and established talent in the music, film, media, and technology industries. And any event that combines keynote speakers and panel workshops, industry […]
Read MoreThis Old Fashioned Recipe From Our Austin Takeover Will Leave You Ready For A Summer Spent Outdoors
With SXSW in ful swing, it’s almost time for UPROXX’s Takeover at the Summit Rooftop & Lounge in Austin (tickets here). There’s going to be amazing shows — music and comedy — and amazing drinks. We’ve partnered with Rabbit Hole out in Louisville to bring the crowds at SXSW great whiskey pours and cocktails this […]
Read MoreOpen is a metaverse experience coming from Ready Player One creator’s Readyverse
Ernest Cline, the author of Ready Player One, has been tinkering with metaverse ideas for a while. And his next big project is Open, an ambitious “triple-A quality metaverse experience.” Developed by game studio Walker Labs in collaboration with Readyverse Studios, Open aims to set itself apart by offering a multi-genre, multi-IP, and multi-mode battle […]
Read MoreThis Honey Hop From Our Upcoming Austin Takeover Is The Ideal Bourbon Cocktail For Warmer Weather
Honey Hop Zach Johnston Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon 0.5 oz. fresh grapefruit juice 0.5 oz. honey syrup Ice Top with club soda The key ingredient here is Rabbit Hole’s delicious Kentucky bourbon. The bottles are readily available nationwide and clock in just under $50. The rest is easy to source at grocery […]
Read MoreNetflix premiers The Three Body Problem sci-fi series at SXSW
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Netflix’s highly-anticipated sci-fi epic, The Three Body Problem, premiered tonight at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Based on the trilogy by Cixin Liu, the streaming show was brought to life by […]
Read MoreThis Mezcalita From Our Upcoming Austin Takeover Is The Perfect Weekend Cocktail
Mezcalita Zach Johnston Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal 0.75 oz. fresh lime juice 0.5 oz. Cointreau 0.5 oz. agave syrup Ice Coarse salt Extra limes If you are making this at home, the key ingredient to source is the mezcal. Thankfully, this is a widely available and delicious mezcal that clocks in […]
Read MoreSee Just Blaze, Redman, Soul In The Horn, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli, Donnell Rawlings, And More In Austin — March 13-14
When it comes to The Takeover — the two-day event series produced by Just Blaze, PaulSellsTX, and Uproxx and hosted on March 13-14 in Austin — you can expect one thing: surprise. Last year’s event brought legends to the stage as Just Blaze was joined by State Property, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Bun B, Redman, and […]
Read MoreWhy Are Artists Pulling Out Of SXSW 2024?
The annual SXSW festival is set to run from March 8 to March 16 this year. However, many of the musical acts are dropping out of the lineup due to the festival’s sponsors, including the US Army. Why Are Artists Pulling Out Of SXSW 2024? “Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon),” is […]
Read MoreWhere To Stay At SXSW In Austin, TX — A Last-Minute Guide
PSA: We’re just four days away from the opening salvo of SXSW in Austin, Texas. Since its inception in 1987, SXSW has grown to become one of the largest and most influential events in the world — showcasing a wide range of emerging and established talent in the music, film, media, and technology industries. And […]
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