Below are some highlights from 2008. Enjoy the recap and have a safe and wonderful New Years.

SXSW 2008 – Day One // Day Two // Day Three
My recaps from each of the three days I spent at SXSW this year. Including a Cisco Adler spotting (lowlight!)

Santogold Lip-Syncs at SXSW
… and totally admitted it to the crowd. WTF?

Development Forces The Backyard to Close
But they’re relocating to a markedly less dense location.

SXSW Sues Local Restaurant ‘South by South First’
The restaurant is now open and goes by Garrison Park Harbor.

Beauty Bar Gets a Cease & Desist Order from Kanye West
Mr. West proves just how big a douchebag he can be.

Interview with Kelly Ogden of The Dollyrots
Kelly shared stories about SXSW, how the band got signed to Blackheart Records and what it was like meeting Joan Jett for the first time.

Interview with In This Moment’s Maria Brink
We discussed the internet’s roles in In This Moment’s success and what it’s like being a woman fronting a metal band.

Austin Sound Check presents Feedback Vol. 1
Showcasing some of Austin’s best indie talent.

The State of the Music Industry
Guest post by Hoag of Full Service

Austin City Limits Redux – Day One // Day Two // Day Three
ACL 2008 was one of the best yet.

Interview with John Gourley of Portugal. The Man
John talked more in depth about Sarah Palin, whom P.TM shares a hometown with.

Interview with Sarah Bettens
The former K’s Choice lead singer talks about her current solo tour and future plans for new K’s Choice.

A Fansaw’s Guide to Full Service
An insider’s guide to one of Austin’s most successful underground bands.

Santana’s Maria Maria Comes to Austin
The guitar legend brings upscale Mexican dining to Austin’s Warehouse District

Matisyahu Interview
We discussed his new EP, upcoming full length album and Matisyahu’s thoughts on Barack Obama.

Best Austin Albums of 2008
Ghostland Observatory’s Robotique Majestique wins out over some very talented local competition.

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Austin Sound Check has been around for just about 5 months now. It’s high time I got some input, from you, the readers.

This blog is focused on the Austin music scene, whether that means locals or touring bands that come to town. Are there any musicians out there that you want me to cover? Tell me what you’d like to read about! Interviews, CD reviews, live show photos. The sky’s the limit and I want to be sure you’re getting the content you want.

Who are your favorite Austin musicians? Any and all responses are welcome in the comment section.

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