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During SXSW 2016 ADVENTURE CLUB // AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK
CRYSTAL CASTLES// MAKO // MSTRKFT RICHIE HAWTIN // STEVE AOKI // STRANGERS YOU KNOW
WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE // X JAPAN’s “WE ARE X” Hi Media friends:
Here’s a rundown of MSO PR client happenings in Austin during SXSW Film and Music.
Let us know if you’re interested in any interviews or would like to attend any of the showcases or events. ***Please note that some guest lists may be closed or badge only***
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Team MSO
Friday, March 11
6:30PM @ Satellite Venue: Marchesa (Screening)–X JAPAN’s “WE ARE X”
Tuesday, March 15
5PM @ Austin Convention Center (Room 12AB)–RICHIE HAWTIN
MIDNIGHT @ Kingdom Nightclub—RICHIE HAWTIN
Wednesday, March 16
10:45AM @ Topfer Theatre at ZACH (Screening)–X JAPAN’s “WE ARE X”
5PM @ The Gatsby (Pandora Disc. Den)—MSTRKFT
8PM @ The Gatsby (Pandora Disc. Den)—MAKO
10PM @ 800 Congress (Official SXSW Showcase)–WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE
MIDNIGHT @ The Gatsby (Pandora Disc. Den)—ADVENTURE CLUB
MIDNIGHT @ Cedar St. Courtyard (FLOODfest)–MSTRKFT
Thursday, March 17
5PM @ Brew Exchange (Beautiful Buzz + We The Beat)–MSTRKFT
@ AT&T AUDIENCE Network concerts. Artists announced on Monday, March 14.
10PM @ The Gatsby (Pandora Disc. Den)–WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE
Friday, March 18
2:30PM @ El Mercado (KDRP Sun Radio Live Broadcast)–WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE
3:40PM @ Rooftop Plaza (Southwest Invasion)—MSTRKFT
AT&T AUDIENCE Network concerts. Artists announced on Monday, March 14.
5:30PM @ Paramount Theatre (Screening)–X JAPAN’s “WE ARE X”
7:15PM @ Paramount Theatre (Performance)–YOSHIKI OF X JAPAN
8PM @ Tap Room at the Market (The Grammy Museum Presents Homegrown Los Angeles)–STRANGERS YOU KNOW
10PM @ Stubbs–CRYSTAL CASTLES
10PM @ Textile Space/ McDonalds–MSTRKFT
Saturday, March 19
12:15AM @ Dim Mak 20th Anniversary – The Main–STEVE AOKI
AT&T AUDIENCE Network concerts. Artists announced on Monday, March 14.
In alphabetical order:
ADVENTURE CLUB
 Just coming off a 2015 North American tour–where the Canadian-duo hit dozens of venues across the continent–Christian Srigley and Leighton James have even bigger plans in store for fans in the 2016 year. Along with their long-awaited second EP release set to hit this spring, Adventure Club will have major plays at festivals including Bonnaroo, Miami Music Week, and SXSW in Austin, TX where the DJ/producer duo will headline the Pandora Discovery Den. Check out their newest track “Limitless” now at: www.soundcloud.com/adventureclub.
MSO Press Releases + Assets:
For more information on ADVENTURE CLUB contact: Alexandra Greenberg
agreenberg@msopr.com Vanessa Lovett vlovett@msopr.com AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK “Live From Austin” Concerts
LINE-UP TO BE ANNOUNCED AT&T AUDIENCE Network’s music slate features groundbreaking concerts, in-depth artist interviews, unique stories and exclusive performances in ultra high definition 4K. AT&T AUDIENCE Network‘s series of original and exclusive performances gives music fans an intimate and unrestricted view of music’s most influential artists today.
AUDIENCE Network is available to DIRECTV and U-verse customers via broadcast on DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 111, and live stream on directv.com and uverse.com and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTVand U-verse apps.
AT&T AUDIENCE Network will announce the artist line-up for “Live From Austin” on Monday, March 14.
MSO Press Releases + Assets:
For media inquiries for AT&T AUDIENCE Network, contact:
Libby Coffey/MSO PR
626-676-4993 (Austin cell)
 CRYSTAL CASTLES
Friday, March 18 (10 PM) @ Windish Agency & Paradigm presents – Stubb’s (801 Red River St)
 This spring marks the return of CRYSTAL CASTLES who are on tap to release their fourth album via Casablanca Records. Having just played two sold-out shows at London’s Electrowerkz February 23 and 24 as part of the NME Awards Shows 2016, the experimental electronic band will return to North America to appear at several influential music festivals to showcase their new material for fans. Joining CRYSTAL CASTLES founder and songwriter Ethan Kath on the album is new singer Edith Frances. Kath is helming production, with mixing by long- term collaborator Lexxx.
MSO PR Press Releases + Assets:
For more information on CRYSTAL CASTLES contact: Alexandra Greenberg
agreenberg@msopr.com Vanessa Lovett vlovett@msopr.com MAKO
Wednesday, March 16 (8PM) @ Pandora Discovery Den – The Gatsby(708 E 6th St)
 MAKO-Logan Light and Alex Seaver-in studio Electronic production duo MAKO (Alex Seaver and Logan Light) is known for releasing cinematic and emotive dance music with an emphasis on insightful songwriting. Their latest single, the intoxicating “Smoke Filled Room,”– co-produced by rising New York City producer Prince Fox and mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Miles Walker (Rihanna, Kygo, Deorro) — is no exception. Amassing over 11 million plays online, it has already hit #1 on the Mediabase Dance chart and continues to gain momentum at radio with increasing spins on both SiriusXM’s BPM (dance) and Venus (pop), as well as iHeart Radio’s Evolution channels. Check out the official music video for “Smoke Filled Room” here. Look for MAKO’s debut album out later this year.
MSO PR Press Releases + Assets:
For more information on MAKO, contact:
Alexandra Greenberg agreenberg@msopr.com
MSTRKFT
Wednesday, March 16 (5PM) @ Pandora Discovery Den – The Gatsby(708 E 6th St)
Wednesday, March 16 (Midnight) @ FLOODfest – Cedar Street Courtyard (208 W 4th St)
Thursday, March 17 (5PM) @ Beautiful Buzz + We The Beat – Brew Exchange (706 W 6th St)
Friday, March 18 (3:40 PM) @ Southwest Invasion – Whole Foods Rooftop Plaza (525 N Lamar Blvd)
Friday, March 18 (10 PM) @ McDonalds SXSW Showcase @ Textile Space (310 E 3rd St)
 After five years of silence, MSTRKRFT (Jesse F. Keeler & Al-P) returns. In preparation, at this year’s edition of SXSW, the duo–hailing from Toronto–will play at five different showcases, including: Pandora’s Discovery Den, FLOODfest, Southwest Invasion, Beautiful Buzz + We The Beat, and McDonalds. Check out their newest single “Little Red Hen,” here: https://soundcloud.com/mstrkrft/mstrkrft-little-red-hen.
MSO PR Press Releases + Assets:
For more information on MSTRKRFT, contact:
Alexandra Greenberg agreenberg@msopr.com
RICHIE HAWTIN
Tuesday, March 15 (5 PM) @ 2016 SXSW Music Conference – Austin Convention Center (Room 12AB) (500 E Cesar Chavez St) Tuesday, March 15 (Midnight) @ Resident Advisor Showcase – Kingdom Nightclub (103 E 5th St)
 Iconic techno DJ, producer, and record label-owner Richie Hawtin is coming to SXSW Music 2016 to speak, followed by an exclusive performance on the Resident Advisor showcase. Andrew Ryce of Resident Advisor will interview Hawtin about the past, present, and future of playing differently as a modern-day artist and DJ. Hawtin will also discuss his prototype of the new PLAYdifferently mixer, which he has developed in partnership with Andy Rigby-Jones. More info can be found at: http://www.sxsw.com/music/news/2016/richie-hawtin-interview-resident-advisor-showcase.
MSO PR Press Releases + Assets:
For more information on RICHIE HAWTIN contact:
MSO PR 818-380-0400 Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com Vanessa Lovett x238, vlovett@msopr.com STEVE AOKI
Saturday, March 19 (12:15AM) @ Dim Mak 20th Anniversary – The Main (603 Red River St)  20 years ago, Steve Aoki started a company that would help define an entire culture and genre of music. To celebrate the feat, the Dim Mak family will be making stops in both Miami and Austin for their annual parties at two of the biggest weeks in music. With several sets slated early during the week in Miami, Aoki will close the week-long celebration in Austin, TX for SXSW at The Main. The DJ/producer will also be showcasing new material.
MSO PR Press Releases + Assets:
For more information on STEVE AOKI, contact: Alexandra Greenberg
Vanessa Lovett vlovett@msopr.com
STRANGERS YOU KNOW
Friday, March 18 (8PM) @ The Grammy Museum Presents Homegrown Los Angeles – Tap Room at the Market (319 Colorado St.)
 The Los Angeles-based indie pop/folk/electro duo STRANGERS YOU KNOW will release their new EP, LOOSEN UP THE LEASH, on Friday, March 11. The six-track disc includes the current single “Used,” which charted in the Top 10 (#8) on Spotify‘s U.S. and Global Viral charts with over 600,000 plays. SiriusXM’s AltNation has also been an early supporter of the track, featuring it on their Advanced Placement show for several weeks. Listen to “Used” here. In addition to SXSW, STRANGERS YOU KNOW are preparing for back-to-back weekend performances at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, April 15-17 and April 22-24 in Indio, CA, HANGOUT Music Festival May 20-22 in Gulf Shores, AL, BottleRock Napa Valley happening May 27-29 in Napa Valley, CA and the Firefly Music Festival June 16-19 in Dover, DE.
MSO Press Releases + Assets:
For press inquiries on STRANGERS YOU KNOW, please contact MSO PR:
Mike Gowen 818-380-0400 x239 mgowen@msopr.com Bari Lieberman 818-380-0400 x222 blieberman@msopr.com
WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE
Wednesday, March 16 (10PM) @ Official SXSW Showcase (800 Congress)
Thursday, March 17 (10PM) @ Pandora Music Den – The Gatsby (708 East 6th Street) (Badge or PANDORA guest list needed)
Friday, March 18 (2:30PM) @ Backstage at El Mercado (1302 South 1st Street) – KDRP SUN RADIO LIVE Broadcast – (20 min set, acoustic) This is a live broadcast/performance. (No Badge Needed)
 About WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE:
WYNONNA and her band The Big Noise, led by her husband drummer/producer Cactus Moser, released their debut full-length album in February 2016 via Curb Records to critical acclaim such as RollingStone.com‘s Stephen L. Betts who raved, “…Wynonna & The Big Noise brings a raw, unvarnished approach to the album’s dozen tracks, which run the gamut from gutsy blues to sweet, Seventies-inspired country-pop. While the LP is a natural for the wide-open Americana format, Wynonna’s legions of country fans will feel right at home…” WYNONNA has described the new album as “vintage yet modern” and a “return to the well.” It’s a rootsy work encompassing country, Americana, blues, soul and rock. The album features special guests Derek Trucks, Jason Isbell, Susan Tedeschi and Timothy B Schmit. NPR‘s Ann Powers noted that “Wynonna & The Big Noise lays bare the joy that is Judd’s most potent gift as a vocalist…Wynonna’s in the big field now. But she was always there anyway, with her magnificently versatile alto and penchant for both belting and swooning. With her tight band behind her after touring together for several years, she just sounds like she’s home…You can just feel the grin on her face.”
For more information on WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE, visit:
Press Releases + Assets:
For more information on WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE, please contact:
MSO PR 818-380-0400
Mitch Schneider x235 mschneider@msopr.com
Lyndie Wenner (Nashville) lwenner@msopr.com
Friday, March 11 (6:30PM) @ Satellite Venue: Marchesa (6226 Middle Fiskville )
Wednesday, March 16 (10:45AM) @ Topfer Theatre at ZACH (1510 Toomey Rd)
Friday, March 18 (5:30PM) @ Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave)
Friday, March 18 (7:15PM) @ YOSHIKI Performance – Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave) (Tickets here)
 The award-winning, new documentary on the Japanese rock group X JAPAN titled ‘WE ARE X’—from Passion Pictures—has been accepted to the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX. ‘WE ARE X’ was produced by John Battsek of Passion Pictures, producer of two Academy Award-winning documentaries (Searching For SugarMan, One Day In September), and directed by Stephen Kijak (Stones In Exile, Scott Walker: 30th Century Man). The film wonthe Special Jury Award for “Best Editing”at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Awards (Jan. 20) in Park City, UT. ‘WE ARE X’–edited by Mako Kamitsuna and John Maringuoin and assisted by June Okada–earned rousing ovations during its six Sundance screenings throughout film festival.
‘WE ARE X’ explores the evolution, groundbreaking history and hopeful future of the land of the rising sun’s most culturally significant and legendary rock group. From X JAPAN’s massive success (over 30 million albums, singles and videos sold) and sold-out tours worldwide, ‘WE ARE X’ chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of this legendary quintet who will never give up and continue to tour the world performing sold-out shows to massive arenas in 16 countries throughout the U.S. and Europe.
www.Yoshiki.net
Like Yoshiki on Facebook Follow @yoshikiofficial on Twitter Follow @yoshikiofficial on Instagram www.Xjapanmusic.com MSO Releases + Assets:
For X JAPAN/‘We Are X’ music media inquiries, contact MSO PR:
Libby Coffey │LCoffey@msopr.com
818-380-0400 x224
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