DJ Muggs

This month's Through the Cracks highlights a handful of indie hip-hop records that we neglected to review-- most egregiously, DJ Muggs vs. GZA's Grandmasters [above].

With 1,400 bands playing on 60-odd stages over the course of five days-- and that's not even counting day parties and unofficial events-- the annual SXSW conference can feel a little overwhelming, so we separate some of the wheat from the chaff and offer tips for making the most out of the Austin experience.