SXSW Local Picks: Best Of Record Stores, Tacos, Venues and More

[Editors Note: This article was written and compiled by Amy Lombardi, TuneCore’s Director of Entertainment Relations.] We want to help you make the most of your time at in Austin, TX while you’re at SXSW, so we compiled lists from local experts on very important topics such as record stores and tacos. So you’ll feel properly […]

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SXSW 2017 Austin Local Picks: Tacos, Record Stores, Margaritas and More

Heading to SXSW 2017 this week? Prepare for sensory overload! So many unique and exciting places to grab a bite/drink, catch a show, or dig in the crates. Regardless of your busy schedule, it’s likely to include at least a little bit of downtime, so we thought it’d be cool to build on our “Local Picks” blog […]

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Your Stress-Free SXSW Kit

With SXSW kicking off this week, we thought it would be cool to offer our friend Debbie Stanley’s “Stress-Free SXSW Kit” infographic, covering everything an indie artist or band will need during their time in Austin for health and comfort, communication, and overall preparedness. Debbie is the author of The Organized Musician and owner of […]

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5 Ways to Optimize Your Time at SXSW

[Editors Note: This blog was written by Rich Nardo. We published this article in advance of SXSW 2017, but the valuable advice ahead will help you get ready for SXSW 2019! ] 2017 seems to be a bit of an odd year for SXSW. Between the visa controversy and the fact a good number of […]

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Event Recap: TuneCore Presents in Austin

Last week, TuneCore partnered with the Austin Music Foundation to offer an evening of education, networking, industry discussion, and a couple of amazing live performances. The goal of of our multi-functional event, dubbed ‘TuneCore Presents’, was to help artists and partners better understand TuneCore’s services and their music’s revenue sources. The night kicked off with […]

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TuneCore Presents: Austin, TX — Nov. 1, 2016

On Tuesday, November 1, 2016, you’re invited to join us for TuneCore Presents – a two-part event going down at Emo’s in Austin, TX. TuneCore is partnering with Austin Music Foundation to offer educational presentations and discussions, covering digital distribution, music publishing administration, and making money from your music on YouTube. Additionally, attendees will be treated to […]

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Interview: Brendon Anthony Discusses Bringing Music & Business to Texas

Back in March during SXSW, TuneCore’s executive staff was honored to be invited to Governor of Texas Greg Abbott’s office as we ‘cut the ribbon’ on our newest Austin office. During this time, we were welcomed and embraced by Brendon Anthony, the Director of the Texas Music Office – which was founded in 1990 with […]

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Scenes From TuneCore's Austin Office Open House

During TuneCore’s 2016 Austin Takeover the week of SXSW, we threw some pretty amazing music showcases at the Vulcan Gas Company. Additionally, we took some time to celebrate our newly minted office in Austin’s SoCo neighborhood by getting to know members of the Governor’s offices, mingling with TuneCore Artists, and welcoming other members of the […]

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DAY 1 Recap: TuneCore Austin Takeover 2016

If you were following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook during the week of SXSW, or reading the blog leading up to it all, you already know we did it big this year. Five events. More than forty artists. One venue. We couldn’t be happier with how our TuneCore Austin Takeover went. Over the course of […]

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DAY 2 Recap: TuneCore Austin Takeover 2016

If you thought Day 1 of our TuneCore Austin Takeover looked fun, Friday, March 18th made way for an even longer and more packed Vulcan Gas Company. Two events taking place over fourteen hours brought hundreds more people walking through the doors. Day Party Familiar faces Dead Stars kicked off Day 2 with their nostalgic […]

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