Tag: <span>SXSW 2016 Top 20</span>

Possessed by Paul James – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Possessed by Paul James is a solo bluegrass musician with a killer sound that is much larger than one man should be able to produce! From his website: Possessed by Paul James is originally from Florida, and was born into a Mennonite family. He gives credit to his parents for instilling the …

Sweet Spirit – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Sweet Spirit embodies their name, creating “get your ass moving” dance-able indie rock tracks! From their Facebook bio: Ironically, the nine-piece band Sweet Spirit started as a solo project. Austin singer Sabrina Ellis was going through some distressing times: the band that she fronted for several years, Bobby Jealousy, with her …

Cosmo Sheldrake – SXSW 2016 Top 20

photo by Oleg Pulemjotov Cosmo Sheldrake  combines intricate loops and smooth vocals into eclectic and uniquely beautiful songs. From his about page: Cosmo Sheldrake is a 25 year-old multi-instrumentalist musician, composer and producer. He regularly performs on banjo, loop station, keyboards, double bass, drums, penny whistle, sousaphone, accordion and many more. He …

Powers – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Powers blends funk, soul, and electro-pop into irresistible tracks that must be danced to. From thier bio: Intimate can be loud. Rambunctious can be endearing. Heartfelt can be lighthearted. POWERS introduced themselves to the world on that premise. And it listened. Their recent romping bursting, single, “Beat of My Drum” shot up …

Alex Vargas – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Photo by Jules Faurschou, Insta: @twohundredtigersphotos Update: Unfortunately, Alex Vargas was removed from the SXSW schedule.  Hopefully we will be able to catch him on tour.   Alex Vargas’ soulful vocals will bring chills and the haunting music will remain with you. From his bio – Born in Copenhagen but based in …

And The Kids – SXSW 2016 Top 20

photo by Chattman Photography And The Kids blend beautiful vocals and rich instruments to create an awesome indie pop sound. From their bio – Recently called one of “the Western Mass. indie scene’s brightest creative lights” by Pitchfork, Northampton, Massachusetts’ And The Kids recently released their debut full-length album, Turn to Each Other (Signature Sounds).Turn to Each Other is more than an album …

Birthmark – SXSW 2016 Top 20

Update: Unfortunately, Birthmark was removed from the SXSW schedule.  Hopefully we will be able to catch them on tour.   Birthmark is the exceptional electro pop solo project from Nate Kinsella of Joan of Arc.   From the last.fm bio – Under the appellation Birthmark, Nate Kinsella has embraced restraint in …