After having to cancel in both 2020 (one of the first things to do so) and 2021, South-by-Southwest thankfully returned to Austin last year (QRO recap), but it was a decidedly smaller affair. And if it didn’t reach the ‘Drake & Lady Gaga’ ridiculous heights of the last decade, SXSW ’23 was bigger & better than the year before, with more acts, more sponsors, more places, and more drink tickets, Monday-Saturday, March 13th-18th.
| Monday | It was a “Blue Monday” to start South-by-Southwest 2023. Recap > |
| Tuesday | With the last strains of Interactive having left, but Music having not kicked fully into gear, Tuesday at SXSW can often be light. Recap > |
| Wednesday | Hump Day is really when SXSW Music kicks into gear, with label showcases, national parties, and even some open bars. Recap > |
| Thursday | After having more energy than opportunities the first few days of SXSW, Thursday is when the grind first starts to get to you. At least it was a beautiful day out (which wouldn’t last…). Recap > |
| Friday | Friday might be the biggest day of SXSW, the start of the weekend, but before bands & fans leave early. Recap > |
| Saturday | Even before COVID, Saturday at SXSW had become smaller, as more acts used it for getaway day than get rocking day. Recap > |
Abraham Alexander – Saturday, photos @ The Sunset Room
As You Were – Thursday, photos @ Stubb’s
The Bad Ends – Thursday, photos @ High Noon
Balaklava Blues – Wednesday, photos @ Wax Myrtle’s
Barrie – Thursday, photos @ KMFA Event Space
be your own PET – Wednesday, photos @ Mohawk
Edie Bens – Thursday, photos @ The Creek and The Cave
Call Me Spinster – Saturday, photos @ Still Austin Whiskey
Divino Niño – Wednesday, photos @ Mohawk
DJ Qbert – Thursday, photos @ Native Hostel
Andrew Farriss – Thursday, photos @ Lucille
Fastball – Friday, photos @ The Saxon Pub
Foley – Wednesday, photos @ The 13th Floor
Georgia Lines – Wednesday, photos @ The 13th Floor
GHUM – Friday, photos @ Low Down Lounge
Cas Haley – Tuesday, photos @ Antone’s
Patrick Holland – Thursday, photos @ High Noon
Homestead Fashion Show – Wednesday, photos @ Wax Myrtle’s
JessB – Wednesday, photos @ The 13th Floor
Jesswar – Thursday, photos @ Lucille
Junk Drawer – Friday, photos @ 601 Congress Ave.
Kosha Dillz – Monday, photos @ Empire Control Room
Lontailus – Wednesday, photos @ The 13th Floor
M(h)aol – Wednesday, photos @ Mohawk; Friday, photos @ 601 Congress Ave.
Juani Mustard – Friday, photos @ Low Down Lounge
New Order – Monday, photos @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Esther Rose – Thursday, photos @ High Noon
Ruby Red – Tuesday, photos @ Empire Garage
The Scratch – Friday, photos @ 601 Congress Ave.
The Silverbacks – Friday, photos @ 601 Congress Ave.
Somebody’s Child – Tuesday, photos @ Shangri-La; Friday, photos @ 601 Congress Ave.
Superchunk – Wednesday, photos @ Mohawk
Teenage Halloween – Wednesday, photos @ Mohawk
THICK – Wednesday, photos @ Mohawk
Matthew Logan Vasquez – Saturday, photos @ C-Boy’s Heart & Soul
Voxtrot – Thursday, photos @ Stubb’s
