Exploding in Sound Records

Mar 10

The Best Free Parties at SXSW 2017

Here's our picks for the best free parties at SXSW that avoid the branded slogs of your Pitchforks, Stubhubs, Fader Forts and Taco Bells.

By Justin Joffe

Nov 23

Exploding in Sound Records Found DIY Success by Thinking of Fans First

"We're working with bands that have real, actual fans, that like 'em because they like 'em, not because it's cool to like 'em."

By Justin Joffe

Jul 1

The Month in Weird: July’s Best Avant-Garde Concerts

July's Month in Weird is a sweat-soaked doozy, so never mind the bake and get out.

By Brad Cohan

Jul 28

Searching for American DIY at Gigawatts Fest

By Justin Joffe

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