Where his 2010 event was very much about the star power, 2011 saw Perez Hilton turn the focus of his annual “One Night in Austin” party to the music – celebrating a selection of often lesser known international artists – including some Aussies and Kiwis – who he had been enjoying during SXSW, and in recent months.

MTV comes to SXSW to showcase the best emerging indie acts. Set on top of a multi storey garage, MTV Garage featured an interactive stand from Time Warner plus hot acts like Friendly Fires, Kids of 88 and Matt & Kim.

One half of Award-winning New Wave duo, Kids of 88, Sam McCarthey lends his time to the AU review's Larry Heath to chat about their current Australian tour, their jam-packed future, and Flight of the Conchords.

The 80s stole my childhood.

Local heroes Cassette Kids returned to the Oxford Art Factory on Friday night, performing to a sold out crowd who gave the four piece a true pop star reception. To thank us, they brought lasers.