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Austin Powell


Austin Powell is the former managing editor of the Daily Dot. His work focuses on the intersection of entertainment and technology. He previously served as a music columnist for the Austin Chronicle and is the co-author of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology.

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Watch the longest guitar solo ever

David Didonato is about to break the world record for the longest guitar solo: 24 hours and 18 minutes. 

On May 14, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Life is music: How Pogo transforms “small sounds” into YouTube hits

Nick Bertke, better known as DJ Pogo, discusses Disney, YouTube, and his compelling combination of the two. 

On May 14, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Student hit by bus becomes YouTube sensation

“An energetic freshman student will always be remembered, as the boy who lived" after being hit by a bus on the University of Texas campus. 

On May 4, 2012 by Austin Powell

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The Daily Dot’s guide to ROFLcon

Everything you need to know in one convenient place. 

On May 4, 2012 by Austin Powell

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“The Truth About Stanley” approaches homelessness from alternate angle

Producer Tom Clark discusses his somber 20-minute film circulating on YouTube. 

On Apr 19, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Indie Basketball: Where amazing happens

The biggest names in indie rock and the NBA collide in this amusing new Tumblr. 

On Apr 17, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Prince wants to tweet 2 u

Here’s the next best thing to having Prince whisper in your ear.

On Apr 16, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Toyz Noize: YouTube artist Pogo remixes animated classics

Renowned composer Nick Bertke, better known as Pogo, recently released new remixes based on Monsters, Inc. and Cinderella.  

On Apr 9, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Navy jet crashes into apartment complex

Seven people were injuried in the crash, but both pilots ejected from the jet, according to The Virginian-Pilot.

On Apr 6, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Drunk “Bohemian Rhapsody” singer sobers up on YouTube

After finding unintentional YouTube fame, Robert Wilkinson tried to overcome one-hit wonder status with a Traveling Wilburys tune. 

On Apr 5, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Deadmau5 delivers an early Christmas present on Facebook

Either deadmau5 is releasing a Christmas album or his fans just got punked. 

On Apr 2, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Reddit discovers the awesome Frisian sport—Fierljeppen!

You have to see this foreign form of pole vaulting to believe it. 

On Mar 26, 2012 by Austin Powell

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YouTube right now! Sam Abbot’s piano tribute to Mastodon

Watch in awe as a pianist transforms Mastodon's metal classic, Leviathan. 

On Mar 23, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Benjamin Franklin recounts “The Drinker’s Dictionary”

Here are 220 creative ways to describe someone who has had a little too much to drink. 

On Mar 23, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Mad Men: The Game

In the latest interactive YouTube game from the Fine Brothers, help Don Draper get his swagger back and save his company. 

On Mar 22, 2012 by Austin Powell

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