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John Boehner, Kevin Murphy discuss national legalization of marijuana at SXSW

By Jordyn Zitman - Updated on March 15, 2019 at 3:55 pm

As more and more states legalize medical marijuana, the cannabis industry will continue to grow exponentially. Former Speaker of the House John Boehner and Acreage Holdings chairman and CEO Kevin Murphy are at the forefront of this movement.
Pandora Radio’s product manager explores challenges in music recommendations, classifying music

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 15, 2019 at 1:43 pm

Evan Paul, Pandora Radio’s product manager on the music recommendation team, explored this question today in the Austin Convention Center at SXSW. By introducing the challenges humans and machines often encounter when classifying music, he set the stage for the future of personalized music recommendations.
Beastie Boys talk band legacy, new book at SXSW

By Jordyn Zitman - Updated on March 15, 2019 at 1:09 pm

The Beastie Boys underwent multiple transformations throughout their career, but fans have remained loyal, turning up by the hundreds to see two of the three original members at SXSW. Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond sat down with Amazon Music head of editorial Nathan Brackett to recount their decades-long career, filled with number one hits like “Fight For Your Right” and “No Sleep Till Brooklyn.”
Library empowerers bring up new frontier of music collections across nation

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 15, 2019 at 12:31 am

A panel of representatives from libraries across North America discussed how digital spaces in public libraries bridge the gap between communities and libraries within the music industry.
Q&A: Ella Vos talks about motherhood, battle with lymphoma

By Tiana Woodard - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:28 pm

For most, having a child sparks uncertainty and new medical bills. For singer-songwriter Ella Vos, having a child sparked an indie-pop singing career.
Spring Broke: Students take cheap spring break vacations

By Lindsey Ferris - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:27 pm

Students who have taken budget-friendly trips give tips on how to make Spring Break vacation pocket-friendly.
Music video producer for A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator discusses music video revolution

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:25 pm

Tara Razavi discusses how technology shifts the way artists create music videos, specifically highlighting videos from A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator.
Q&A: Greyson Chance paints new ‘portrait’ of self in upcoming album

By Tiana Woodard - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:24 pm

Following his March 14 SXSW performance at Palm Door, singer-songwriter Greyson Chance is set to release upcoming album portraits on March 15.
Q&A: Mattiel discusses visual design, musical journey

By Tiana Woodard - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:10 pm

When thinking of Atlanta, most view the Georgia capital as a breeding ground for hip-hop music. Despite this common stereotype, Atlanta-based rock artist Mattiel Brown has risen to the forefront.
‘Body at Brighton Rock’ brings dread but doesn’t exactly deliver

By Noah Levine - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 3:58 pm

“Body at Brighton Rock” is the feature directorial debut for Roxanne Benjamin. The film follows a young park ranger who comes across a corpse and then has to keep guard over the potential crime scene overnight.