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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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YouTube right now! “B*tches in Bookstores”

"Read so hard librarians tryin' ta fine me."

On Mar 22, 2012 by Austin Powell

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“Mad Men: Set Me Free,” an alternative anthem of womanhood

Remix artist Elias Kresinger uses characters from the AMC drama and the Supremes to construct her own pop-culture narrative. 

On Mar 21, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Watch every episode of “The Itchy & Scratchy Show”

Here's a 48-minute collection of The Simpsons' in-show cartoon series that's worth every second. 

On Mar 19, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Musician Ben Kweller: How the Internet changed my life

Kweller talks about the influence of Napster on his early career and his decision to launch a new music label, The Noise Company.  

On Mar 15, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Napster’s Shawn Fanning plugs back in with his new startup, Airtime

The iconic Napster creator wants to revolutionize the way we connect online—again.

On Mar 14, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Can Radio Reddit find the next big thing in indie music?

Looking for buzz bands at South by Southwest? Try tuning in to Radio Reddit instead.

On Mar 13, 2012 by Austin Powell

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The Daily Dot’s guide to South by Southwest Interactive

Here are the highlights from our commemorative print edition. 

On Mar 12, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Amazon.com nixes “Go the F!@# to Sleep” remix

The audiobook publisher's takedown of a Samuel L. Jackson video gets booed by YouTubers.

On Feb 27, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Upbeat upvotes: How Christopher Gonzalez turns Reddit into song

The musical stylings of SenorZorro2000 transform the social news site.

On Feb 22, 2012 by Austin Powell

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R.L. Stine gives Twitter goosebumps

To borrow a quote from the back cover of Goosebumps Series 2000, "Welcome to the new millennium of fear.”

On Feb 21, 2012 by Austin Powell

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YouTube right now! Bon Iver at AIR Studio

No one should have to ask who Bon Iver is after watching this stunning, 25-minute performance. 

On Feb 17, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Ron [Paul] Swanson—a Libertarian’s dream candidate

Two Libertarians who are even better mashed up.

On Feb 15, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Meet Norway’s best drummer

More cowbell? Not for Baard Kolstad, the impressive drummer who has Reddit and YouTube going to 11. 

On Feb 15, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Yelp! A love story

Matthew and Leslie Lyon-House met three years ago through the social reviews site. They're now married with a kid.

On Feb 14, 2012 by Austin Powell

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Bluesman Nakia keeps belting out the songs—and tweets

Nakia has held onto—and built upon—the social media following he created when he was on The Voice.

On Feb 13, 2012 by Austin Powell

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