This is video of a riot outside of a DFA 1979 show at Beauty Bar in Austin, TX. I don't think it was really a 'riot', but just a bunch of ppl who wanted 'in' to an exclusive secret show at SXSW, but didn't have sick connections that could get them into the VIP area within 5 minutes of arriving. I am not sure if DFA 1979 is even that relevant/that meme-worthy, so I think they probably 'staged' this meme to try to get their brand out there because I didn't hear any buzz whatsoever about this show.

Anyways, you see some cops tazering some bros, then some cops on horsies show up. If u were the local news, you would be forced to ask "Is SXSW too dangerous? Is it eating up the city of Austin's local resources? Is it time for SXSW to end 4evr?" It sorta reminds me of Woodstock 99, except no1 died and they handled it appropriately.

Is DFA 1979 worth 'rioting' ovr?
Was this really a 'riot' or a forced meme?
Do u wish there was more graphic footage of alts being beaten?

Photo via SPIN

Did DFA 'crush it'?
Did DFA 'unretire' bc they needed more $$$?

Photos by Graeme Flegenheimer

Should Austin 'ban' unofficial SXSW events?
Should DFA 1979 be 'banned' from indie?
Were u tazed/trampled by a horse at this event?
IS SXSW turning into a 'California style rave' where ppl are eventually gonna die?

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