This one is big and no one even saw it coming! Mazda has partnered with Spin, Stereogum and Vibe to takeover Empire with killer lineups for 5 days straight during SXSW Music. The artist list is beyond great with Sleigh Bells, Real Estate, Danny Brown, Rick Ross, and so much more. Check out the full lineup for all 5 days and how to RSVP below.
6PM-2AM Monday, March 13th @ Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
12PM-5PM & 7PM-2AM, March 14th-March 17th @ Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
LINEUP
Monday, March 13th
Heard’s Music Tech Mashup:
Control Room:
8:15PM: Mobley
9PM: Open Mike Eagle
9:45PM: Special guest
10:45PM: Mr. Lif
11:30PM: Techno Self (Deantoni Parks)
12:30AM: Cut Chemist presents Tunnel Vision
Garage:
7-10PM: Special Guests
10PM: Jacob Banks
11:30PM: Robert Glasper with Bilal, Terrace Martin, Derrick Hodge, Taylor McFerrin, Christian Scott
Tuesday, March 14th
Spin Day Party:
1PM: Kweku Collins
2PM: Sofi Tukker
3PM: The Drums
4PM: Lil Yachty
Stereogum Evening Showcase:
8PM: Mothers
9PM: Hurray for the Riff Raff
10PM: Julie Byrne
11PM: Girlpool
12AM: Real Estate
1AM: Sleigh Bells
Wednesday, March 15th
Stereogum Day Party:
1PM: Tkay Maidza
2PM: Hand Habits
3PM: Jamila Woods
4PM: New Pornographers
Spin Evening Showcase:
8PM: Allison Crutchfield & The Fizz
9PM: Hippo Campus
10PM: Japanese Breakfast
11PM: Bibi Bourelly
12AM: DJ Esco
1AM: Danny Brown
Thursday, March 16th
Vibe Day Party:
1PM: R.lum.r
2PM: Rapsody
3PM: Jojo
4PM: Talib Kweli with live band
Vibe Presents Epic Showcase:
8PM: Swift
8:35PM: Kodie Shane
9:10PM: Nick Grant
9:50PM: Divine Council
10:30PM: Kent Jones
11:15PM: Special Guest
11:55PM: Yo Gotti
12:35AM: Rick Ross
Friday, March 17th
Spin Day Party:
1PM: Diet Cig
2PM: Vagabon
3PM: Saba
4PM: Kelela
Spin Evening Showcase:
8PM: The Regrettes
9PM: Potty Mouth
10PM: Chastity Belt
11PM: Beach Slang
12AM: Mastadon
1AM: Show Me the Body
RSVP here– make sure to RSVP to each event separately. The night showcases are badges only but the day shows are open to anyone who RSVPed so get there early because these shows are definitely a game changer! Pro tip: Mazda owners can skip the line if they show their Mazda keys.