Gardenia — Iggy Pop
The king of punk is still alive and well, with this new album produced by Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age.
Davey Crockett — Hinds
Hinds were an absolute standout of SXSW — four young women from Madrid playing extremely catchy rock n roll (tirelessly, across 15+ showcases during the week). They’re poised to blow up huge.
Make Me Wanna Die — White Reaper
White Reaper are a group of wildly energetic punk rockers from Kentucky who played in Chicago at a DIY show with The Orwells last summer and had the Chicago rock scene hanging at every show in Austin.
The Greatest — KING
This all-female indie R&B group played at Stereogum’s SXSW party prior to some Chicago groups, with a hypnotic style echoing the best of the 80s and 90s.
Vroom Vroom — Charli XCX
The rising queen of indie Brit pop has reimagined her style to be more sparse and edgy with this eclectic pop track.
Aquellos Ojos — Mujeres
Can’t get enough of this timeless rock n roll sound in Spanish.
Won’t You Just Wish Me Luck — Croy and the Boys
Get those tissues handy — this up-and-coming country group from Austin brings that classic heartwrenching country style to 2016.
I Will Miss The Jasmine — Shannon and the Clams
West Coast-based Shannon and the Clams wholeheartedly embody modern-retro rock n roll style.
Home — BJ the Chicago Kid
This hot new rapper speaks about the problems and love of home — our city, Chicago.
Something Soon — Car Seat Headrest
The indie rock scene of Chicago and Austin was buzzing about Car Seat Headrest’s dark and compelling sound across their SXSW showcases.
