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SoundCloud is rallying behind its homegrown talent

The beloved platform returns from the brink with a brand-new bag.

On Apr 3, 2018 by Ramon Ramirez

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Flying taxis are coming—will we be ready?

The industry is dying to earn your trust.

On Mar 23, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Elvire Emanuelle anchors ‘First Match,’ one of Netflix’s best new films

Olivia Newman's debut film redefines what family can be.

On Mar 23, 2018 by Audra Schroeder

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Upstream podcast: Spring TV preview

10 days at SXSW harvesting all the spring TV that's fit to stream.

On Mar 21, 2018 by Audra Schroeder

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T.I. and Nas examine the power of hip-hop in Netflix’s ‘Rapture’

A series about the 'nutritional value of hip-hop.'

On Mar 20, 2018 by Audra Schroeder

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Immigration films flooded SXSW, showing the need for more nuanced storytelling

In the Trump era, these films are more necessary than ever.

On Mar 19, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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SXSW and the Spotify hit wonders

Looking for the next big stream in Austin, Texas.

On Mar 19, 2018 by Austin Powell

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This is Bill Murray reading a poem about a dog, and that’s all it needs to be

Murray has a real tail to tell.

On Mar 18, 2018 by Josh Katzowitz

A VR film based on escorting was pulled from SXSW after its star claimed she appeared without her consent.

VR film pulled from SXSW after star says she didn’t sign release, was pressured into nudity

'He violated a clear agreement and several industry norms.'

On Mar 16, 2018 by Ana Valens

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‘Wild Wild Country’ explores the ‘terrorist sex cult’ you’ve never heard of

Netflix's 6-part docuseries will astound you.

On Mar 16, 2018 by Audra Schroeder

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All the thought leaders are mad at Trump

Anger, with an air of futility, reigns at SXSW.

On Mar 16, 2018 by Ramon Ramirez

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Why hasn’t music had its #MeToo reckoning?

'We haven't found the right man to out yet.'

On Mar 16, 2018 by Ramon Ramirez

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Kim Deal and Steve Albini talk Breeders, Pixies, and true crime at SXSW

Kim Deal is all nerve.

On Mar 15, 2018 by Audra Schroeder

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My VR ride in an Uber flying taxi was perfect—and nothing like reality

Uber partner Bell expects to launch a commercial vehicle by mid-2020.

On Mar 14, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Tracy Morgan comes back to TV with ‘The Last O.G.’

The series takes on gentrification and incarceration.

On Mar 14, 2018 by Audra Schroeder