These are the lesser known 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 2019. Find your new favorite artist and impress your friends by knowing the best new acts!
Flohio (London, UK) – phenomenal grime artist, proving that grime’s not dead, it’s better than ever!
Dylan Cartlidge (Redcar, UK) – expertly combines funk, indie pop beats, and hip hop!
Flint Eastwood (Detroit, MI) – futuristic sounds and catchy pop hooks!
Lex The Lexicon Artist (Oakland, CA) – nerdy wordsmith with a super clean cunning flow and dirty bars!
illuminati hotties (Los Angeles, CA) – smooth “tenderpunk” indie rock jams mixed with more upbeat pop-punk!
Sir Babygirl (Hanover, NH) – nonstop indie pop bangers with beautiful vocals that soar and stop on a dime!
Duncan Fellows (Austin, TX) – guitar driven classic indie pop rock with sweetly flowing vocals and harmonies!
David Wax Museum (Charlottesville, VA) – Mexo-Americana indie pop with a flare of Bob Dylan-esque vocals and memorable lyrics!
Robinson (Nelson, New Zealand) – primetime powerful vocals ready to encompass you in a pop wonderland!
DEVMO (Santa Monica, CA) – pop hooks with bars and flow that makes all the other MCs jealous!
Hitchhiker (Seoul, South Korea) – special type of catchy EDM that turns the party to 11!
Haiku Hands (Sydney, Australia) – energetic electro pop with house beats and sticky lyrics!
Republican Hair (Nashville, TN) – expertly produced power pop with clever lyrics!
Adam Ostrar (Austin, TX) – yacht rock with sweet guitar melodies and the warmest of vocals!
ReauBeau (Hilversum, Netherlands) – amazing pop producer with a touch of powerful EDM!
BLXPLTN (Austin, TX) – is what happens when an ex-gangbanger and indie-rock musician join forces; high-energy, socially conscious, protest rap/punk/rock!
Savage Family (Sacramento, CA) – first nation warriors combining traditional music of their ancestors with modern hip hop!
Cassia (Macclesfield, UK) – impeccable afrobeat pop with just the right amount of the indie yelp!
Trouble in the Streets (Austin, TX) – socially driven electro rock with strong vocals!
Wynne (Portland, OR) – politically charged rap that delivers poignant bars and supersonic flow!