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Caroline Rose, 3/23/18, Antone’s Austin, Photos – Write-up

Written and photos by James ATX   Caroline Rose is force of nature! Being one of the most talked about artists at SXSW 2018 and on our SXSW Top 20 list, Caroline performs a very high energy set and deserves all the accolades. The onstage energy gets the crowd moving …

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SXSW 2018 Top 20

These are the lesser know artists SXSW is known for and there’s something for everyone. You aren’t expected to recognize any of the names, though some are really buzzing at SXSW 2018. Find your new favorite artist and impress your friends by knowing the best new acts! Walker Lukens (Austin, …

Lime Cordiale – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Lime Cordiale (Sydney, AUSTRALIA) – sibling rockers with howling vocals, wailing brass, and unmatched stage presence who were born to, well, rock! SXSW Schedule Bio: Brothers Louis and Oli Leimbach, better known as Lime Cordiale, were still in high school when they began writing and playing tunes together in Sydney’s …

Leikeli47 – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Leikeli47 (Brooklyn, NY)  – An enigmatic NYC rapper whose chill flows infect the party with head bobs! SXSW Schedule SXSW 2018 Unofficial Guide SXSW 2018 Twitter List SXSW 2018 Unofficial Guides, Party Lists, and Helpful Sites SXSW 2018 Playlists

Evalyn – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Evalyn (Venice, CA) – described as “wine stained pop with soul,” Evalyn combines beautiful vocals with hard hitting beats that feels like the melodies of a bars last call! SXSW Schedule https://youtu.be/-K55jVgi8Os   SXSW 2018 Unofficial Guide SXSW 2018 Twitter List SXSW 2018 Unofficial Guides, Party Lists, and Helpful Sites …

Talisco – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Talisco (Paris, FRANCE)  – high energy alternative rock that’s nothing short of amazing! SXSW Schedule TALISCO is a french alternative band from Paris, France. Talisco is running, through the lacy western lowlands and the California deserts which he pierces with electrical cracks and vintage reverbs. Inspired by the cinema, the author draws …

AWOLNATION, 3/2/2018, Stubb’s, Austin, Photos – Write-up

 Written and photos by Craig McGreggor “I felt like the Beatles,” reminisced Aaron Bruno, lead singer, primary song writer and founder of AWOLNATION.  He was describing the band’s first night playing at Stubb’s, indoors, in 2012 and hearing the entire crowd sing back the lyrics to their debut single, SAIL.  Seven years …

Step Rockets – SXSW 2018 Top 20

Step Rockets (Minneapolis, MN) – indie pop band blending electronic melodies with guitar and smooth vocals! SXSW Schedule Bio: It didn’t take long for Step Rockets to take off. Their self-released single “Kisser” found its way to #1 on the Hype Machine charts just two weeks after its release despite virtually …