SXSW festival in Austin Texas last weekend was a tremendous amount of fun. We had seven gigs in three days and tons of obligations but despite running all day every day, the whole weekend was totally energizing. Nothing beats hanging out with friends from all over the world in 70 degree weather, seeing a whole bunch of incredible musicians and djs for free, eating great food, and staying in a nice ass hotel on someone else's dime. Highlights: Ghostface Killah, The Melvins, Federation, Redman, Amy Winehouse, SWOLL, DJ Day, Mike 2600 King, Morse Code, Diplo, King Most, Catchdubs, DJ Mel, Prince Klasson, Smalltown DJs, Flosstradamus, A-Trak, Kid Sister, Vyle, Cool Kids, Federation, UGK, Rakim, Hier, DJ Haul, Revolution, Boris, Amanda Blank, Solico, RJD2, Nasa, breakdancing, bbq and Sabbath in the Park.

Pictures and commentary on The Rub, A-Trak & Kid Sister at SXSW up on The Fader blog. Photos from SXSW by Ian Meyer, Mike 2600 King, Drink Moloko,Catchdubs. Video here, here and here.

We're in Miami all weekend at Winter Music Conference - party dates here including Turntable Lab's massive party!