New & Noteworthy, 3/11: Daybreak

Leaving a longtime record label and starting over with a new one is never easy, but it’s become commonplace in the modern record industry, so artists need to be prepared. Today, our list is topped by a band experiencing such a change right now, along with a new...

Your definitive guide to metal at SXSW

Right now, downtown Austin is bracing itself for the calm before the storm. In just four days (7), annual music, interactive and film mega-convention South by SouthWest (SXSW) will begin, and won’t let up until the following Sunday (16). Spring break for the...