.Paak performed the electrifying opening track from Malibu during our SXSW showcase.

"You're all sexy," .Paak assured the audience. "So don't be afraid to groove."

.Paak strikes a heavy groove on arguably the best song from his new LP, Malibu.

On this Motown-tinged tune, .Paak does double-duty on the drums and vocals.

Before his eighth song at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, .Paak compared this year's SXSW to festivals past.

.Paak got up close and personal with the packed house at Stubb's during this banger.

.Paak and his live band perform a raucous rendition of Malibu's lead single.

Watch the SoCal R&B star rip through one of the more traditional hip-hop tracks from Malibu.

Watch .Paak begin his SXSW concert backstage before stepping into the spotlight.

British band Mt. Wolf plays a delicate lullaby in Bob Boilen's hotel room.

Watch the budding country star behind "My Church" perform her heart-wrenching song "I Wish I Was" by a creek in the middle of Austin, Texas.

The young Irish songwriter with only a few demos to her name made quite the first impression.

For our first South X Lullaby of SXSW 2016, we met the pop band Lucius on a bridge over Waller Creek at 10:00 p.m. for a ballad about finding your way in the unknown.

On the fourth of July in 2005, Sufjan Stevens released Illinois, a record that made him a household name, at least among a particular set of indie rock fans and music critics.

More than 10 years on, Asthmatic Kitty Records is releasing Illinois (Special 10th Anniversary Blue Marvel ...

In the most recent phase of Mark Kozelek's more-than-two-decade musical career, he's developed something of a reputation. Beginning with 2012's Among the Leaves, he's written three albums of highly-lauded, unvarnished autobiographical songs. It's a distinct and often touching style. Turns out it's ripe for parody.

Today, an anonymous prankster gifted ...