It’s that time of year. SXSW. One of the biggest music festivals in the world and we have to confess…we are SXSW virgins. Not to worry as we’ve scoured the line up to ensure we don’t miss any music whilst stuffing our faces with tacos.
Here’s a list of ones to check out (in no particular order).
GEORGIA
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Georgia by Rosie Marks
We are starting out with a strong contender for our all-time favourite artist of 2019.
Her name is Georgia and she writes pop inspired by the Chicago house and Detroit techno of the 80’s era, with pure determination.
Sounds like: Chase & Status, Madonna, New Order, Jungle, Kanye West, Santigold
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APRE
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London duo APRE (aka Charlie Brown and Jules Konieczny) creates low-slung indie with heart-bonding melodies.
A witty take on alternative pop, these two have spent their days creating music in the backroom of a West London chess club and we can’t wait to see what their live performance has in store.
Sounds like: Kasabian, 10 o’clock Chemical, Everything Everything, April Towers, Fickle Friends, Sea Girls, Nick Mulvey
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ANTEROS
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Indulgent rock-pop band Anteros is a London-based four-piece, headed up by frontwoman Laura Hayden who set up the band with Josh in London after her move from Barcelona.
We expect their show to be glorious, glamarous and pushing boundaries.
Sounds like: Blondie, Wolf Alice, Black Honey, Ladyhawke, Blondie, Garbage, The Cardigans
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RUN RIVER NORTH
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Run River North by Stephen Yonsik Lee
We’d not heard of Los Angeles-based trio Run River North until browsing the SXSW schedule but they’ve made the cut due to their hopeful and upbeat approach to indie-pop.
Expect their EP ‘Monsters Calling Home: Part 1’ out in the spring.
Sounds like: Like Swimming, Beauty Sleep, Of Monsters and Men, Grouplove, Fleet Foxes
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GOLDEN VESSEL
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We’ve covered Golden Vessel are fair bit on the site. He is currently on tour across North America supporting BAYNK, before making his debut appearance at SXSW.
Check out his newest single ‘DIZZY’ which features the voice of Australian artist Oscar Key Sung, a taste of his forthcoming debut album.
Sounds like: MØ, Brolin, The National, Gang of Youths, Bon Iver, Alex Vargas, TENDER, Kanyon, REFS
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SAM FENDER
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We are super excited to watch BRITs Critic’s Choice winner, Sam Fender play his rocky and reckless form of abandon to a crowd.
Sam has a rebellious attitude througout his music, as he challenges modern assumptions and actions.
Sounds like: Duran Duran, James Bay, Stereohoney
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SIR SLY
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Correct us if we are wrong, but we are pretty sure Sir Sly was on an indefinite hiatus the last time we checked a few years back, so to our surprise they are on this year’s SXSW bill.
We are not complaining one single bit – we this authentic and brazen Los Angeles trio explode with frenetic energy on stage.
Sounds like: Growlers, Wolf Gang, All We Are, Gypsy & The Cat, Jagwar Ma, Anteros
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MORGXN
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morgxn by Shervin Lainez
Alt-pop morgxn has singing in his blood, which has carved out a path to writing deeply personal lyrics with an smoking, yet upbeat edge.
He wants to break down barriers with his music, so we can stop and look at who we really are – “fierce, loving, beating hearts.”
Sounds like: Troye Sivan, Jack Garratt
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ELDERBROOK
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Following the success of his massive hit ‘Cola’ with Camelphat, young British artist Elderbrook is set to take over the US.
He creates neo-soul infused with elements of dance, and puts on one hell of a show.
Sounds like: Fyfe, Jamie Woon, Hayden James, Bob Moses, Kaasi
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FLORA CASH
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US/Scandi husband and wife duo Flora Cash write heartfelt ballads with cinematic keys amidst a brooding Scandi backdrop.
They are set to play SXSW and we are really looking forward to seeing the chemistry on stage, whilst they sing of heartache, politics and general struggles.
Sounds like: Laurel, Lana Del Rey, Lucius, Bon Iver, Johnny Cash
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