SXSW

Tumblr ‘79 to 100′ Show @ Scoot Inn // SXSW 2016

by Jesse Menendez

For the past several years, the city of Chicago has ramped up it’s visibility at SXSW through it’s DCASE lead Chicago Made showcase. The initiative is aimed at introducing SXSW festival attendees to the music culture Chicago has to offer.

This years showcase featured, among others, Alabama born Chicago based rapper Mick Jenkins. Mick is currently enjoying great success from his follow up to the critically acclaimed release The Waters. Waves, his follow up, is a step forward for the thoughtful rapper and its popularity was evident in Austin, Texas. Mick hit the stage and immediately went into his song Alchemy. From that point on the crowd was his.

He engaged the audience with his trademark call and response of, “Drink more water!” The crowd was wavy and probably not taking Mick’s advice in lieu of other adult beverages. 

At SXSW this year, Richard Linklater, President Obama, Ellen Page, and more gave extensive talks.

House of Vans Austin: Noodles

Noodles killed it per-usual yesterday afternoon, as she brought the heat to the SXSW stage with some old school hits and some new school vibes. Don’t forget to get up-to-the-moment updates throughout SXSW on Snapchat. Search “Vans” or click here to add on Mobile.

Day Wave // SXSW 2016

House of Vans Brooklyn: Questlove 

There’s nothing quite like grooving into your 50th with old school jams and a rad DJ set by Questlove.

House of Vans Austin: James Supercave

California native, James Supercave had us dancing up a storm with magnetic melodies that drew you in and never let you go. Follow all the SXSW ruckus this week on Snapchat. Search “Vans” or click here to add on Mobile.