December 22, 2017

Get to Know: 9 Canadian Artists Performing at SXSW 2018

Each year, musicians from all over the world converge on Austin, Tx in March to perform for an international audience of creatives, industry pros, and fans eager to get a sneak peek at the next generation of talent. SXSW’s strong roster of international and regional acts is a gold mine for diggers in search of new great music. With over 1000 artists performing yearly, the process of discovery can be time intensive, so we recommend getting head start prior to March. To help you out, we are highlighting a selection of Canadian artists performing at the 2018 SXSW Music Festival for you to get more familiar with.

Australian Artists Spotlight

Colombian-born singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta, winner of the 2017 Polaris Music Prize for her recent album La Papessa, makes music poised at the intersection of art and social change. Dubbed “one of the most prolific creatives in Toronto” by Complex Magazine, TiKA is an R&B star on the rise to look out for. Anemone, who recently provided tour support for Allah-Las, creates a psychedelic world rich with twangy guitar riffs and haunting synth lines on top of which float lovestruck vocals. Soulful singer-songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”), recently dropped his debut 2017 album We Made It Through The Wreckage. Dream-pop band Milk & Bone will their sophomore effort in early 2018, and if their recent single “Daydream” is any indication of what to expect, the record will definitely be one to keep an eye out for.

Provocative pop singer Forever has gained momentum through her live performances in the lead up to her forthcoming EP, which is set to be released in January 2018. Genre-defying rock act Partner recently released their fun and refreshing debut album In Search of Lost Time. Cheeky indie pop act Peach Pit is generating buzz following the release of their debut LP Being So Normal. Set to release a much-anticipated LP in 2018 on Holodeck Records, synth-driven post-punk act Automelodi will resonate with listeners who appreciate the recent trend of ambient electronic soundscapes cropping up in everything from film scores to pop hits.

Discover More

Want to dig deeper? We’ve got you covered. Check out our Get to Know feature on Australian Artists, surf the SXSW 2018 Showcasing Artists Music Videos playlist, and listen to the SXSW 2018 Spotify Playlist. There are still plenty of artists to announce for SXSW 2018 so keep an eye on the SXSW Schedule for additions, and don’t forget to mark your favorites to make planning your SXSW experience even better.

Attend SXSW 2018

Interested on getting a sneak peak at the next generation of musical talent by attending SXSW 2018? Learn more about attending SXSW 2018 here. The best way to experience SXSW Music Festival events is with a Music Badge: not only will you have access to all nighttime showcases, but you’ll also receive entry into daytime Conference sessions, networking events, and parties.

Book your hotel through SXSW Housing & Travel for the best rates and availability. We hope to see you in March!

Top to bottom: Milk & Bone – Photo by Nastia Cloutier-Ignatief, TiKA – Photo by Kadeem Ellis

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December 22, 2017

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, December 22

All of the 2017 Daily Chord stories have now been marked up for the year, and if you’re in the mood for some December reflection and a self-guided tour of the year in music news, you should start at our page. Thanks for the great suggestions and comments and thanks for subscribing to the email. Let’s do it again next year!

Monday, December 18

• Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge join with Live Nation
  Story from NY Times
• Hidden gems of 2017: Great albums you may have missed
  List from The Guardian
• Sirius XM hit with big rate hike by Copyright Royalty Board
  Post from Variety
• Rape and abuse: The music industry’s dark side exposed
  Story from BBC News
• What on earth is Zuckerberg planning to do in music?
  Post from The Industry Observer
• Ralph Carney, Akron native and internationally renowned musician, has died
  Obituary from The Plain Dealer

Tuesday, December 19

• Why has DJ Gramatik sold his work as a digital token?
  Post from BBC News
• XXXTentacion hit with eight more felony charges for alleged witness tampering
  Post from Billboard
• DJ dies as harrowing footage shows stage collapse in windstorm at Atmosphere EDM festival
  Post from NME
• Plex has launched its idea for a music player: Plexamp
  Post from The Verge
• What Pandora’s genome can tell us about the sounds of 2017
  Guest post from Hypebot
• Irvin Mayfield, New Orleans jazz pillar, indicted for laundering library funds
  Story from NPR Music

Wednesday, December 20

• YouTube, music labels end standoff, move toward paid service
  Post from Bloomberg
• Supreme Court possible next stop for Insane Clown Posse gang designation fight
  Post from MLive
• How Ed Sheeran made ‘The Shape Of You,’ the year’s biggest track
  Feature from NY Times
• Playlists! Lawsuits! Fake songs! The biggest streaming music trends of 2017
  Feature from Pitchfork
• The 36 best overlooked albums of 2017
  List from Noisey
• Gifts that sing – are you listening?
  Post from Chicago Reader

Thursday, December 21

• Rolling Stone publisher sells majority stake to Penske, owner of Variety
  Story from NY Times
• Amazon Music to end support for streaming your uploaded MP3s
  Post from TechCrunch
• EDM got sad and anxious in 2017, just like everything else
  Post from Noisey
• The music I love is a racial minefield
  Post from Mother Jones
• Music industry lawsuits and issues to watch in 2018
  Post from Hypebot
• Court upholds BMI’s consent decree victory allowing fractional licensing
  Post from Variety

Friday, December 22

• Universal Music Group strikes first major licensing deal with Facebook
  Post from Billboard
• Lawmakers introduce Music Modernization Act, which simplifies digital licensing and increases rates
  Post from Variety
• 52 things we’ve learned this year in music
  Post from BBC News
• The best albums and tracks of 2017: How our writers voted
  Post from The Guardian
• These are the UK artists that need to break America
  Post from The Independent
• The 101 most anticipated albums of 2018
  Post from Stereogum

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Source: SxSW Music

December 21, 2017

Editorial Design: Cazador Cookbook by Tim Donaldson

Editorial Design: Cazador Cookbook by Tim Donaldson

This is an editorial design by New Zealand-based Creative Director Tim Donaldson, it’s a design of cookbook entitled: Cazador. The print material reminds me of an old cookbook which brings a great load of nostalgia. Once inside the book you are introduced to a few images which again keeps that vintage concept but you will notice the big beautiful fonts for the “chapters” and also use for a two-spread designated for quotes. Simple, lovely and quite efficient.

Tim Donaldson is a Creative Director at Sea Change Studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. His work is mostly around art direction, graphic design and branding; check out more for his work on Behance.

More Links

• Learn more about Tim Donaldson at seachange.studio
• Follow Tim’s work on Behance

Editorial Design

 

AoiroStudio
Dec 21, 2017

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December 21, 2017

UI Inspiration: This week’s selections from Claudio Guglieri, Ela Kumela, Gleb Kuznetsov and more

UI Inspiration: This week’s selections from Claudio Guglieri, Ela Kumela, Gleb Kuznetsov and more

AoiroStudio
Dec 21, 2017

Source: Abduzeedo UI/UX