13 Bands To Know Before They Blow Up At SXSW

in the event you already peeped our list of artists to watch at SXSW this year, you may have found that there was something major missing from the bunch: bands. Rock and roll is far from dead, however there really are so several different types of bands nowadays so we wanted to create ensure that all the genres were represented in this category. Here are 13 bands that are sure to get some serious buzz soon after SXSW passes. Be ahead of the curve and get familiar with them all right now!

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   Snail Mail
   
   
   
   
   
   Fronted by 18-year-old Lindsey Jordan, this Baltimore musical group is the talk of the town. The classically-trained guitarist forces you to feel nostalgic for your teenage years with all of her slow-core pop punk songs.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Men I Trust
   
   
   
   
   
   We've been grooving to this indie pop trio from Montréal for a couple of weeks right now, yet still can't get enough of their smooth songs. No doubt they'll work their magic down in Texas too.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Hinds
   
   
   
   
   
   Everyone's preference Spanish musical group is going to leave Austin covered in dust once they're through. In case you desire to get reckless and rowdy, don't miss this quartet's energetic sets. Hinds is set to release their sophomore album next month so fans can most likely expect to hear some new tracks live for the opening time.
   
   
   
   
   



4. 
   
   Hatchie
   
   
   
   
   
   This Australian artist is slated to release her debut EP Sugar & Spice this year on Double Double Whammy so attendees will be exposed to some fresh shoegazey surf rock noise. From what I've heard for now, her music has a hint of dream pop to it as well.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Barrie
   
   
   
   
   
   This Brooklyn-based five piece is coming in strong with all of the groovy vibes. At the moment, the synth pop categorize only has one single out nevertheless it's enough to prepare you wish listen to what else they've got in store.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Now, Now
   
   
   
   
   
   Hailing from Minneapolis, this emo electro-pop duo makes intimate ballads with beats that hit like little jabs to your heart. Right now, Right now will drop their Saved album on May 18 through the Trans Records.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Post Animal
   
   
   
   
   
   Let's get one thing straight about this psych rock band: be interested in them for the music, not Joe Keery. (The Stranger Things star isn't a touring member so he probably won't be performing with the musical group anyway!) Newly signed to Polyvinyl, the Chicago-based musical group is gearing up for the release of their debut album When I Think Of You In A Castle due out on April 20. Rather RIYL Tame Impala.
   
   
   
   
   



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   Soccer Mommy
   
   
   
   
   
   Fresh off the release of her debut album Clean, this Nashville native lets her emotions run free while reflecting on your common adult experiences like growth, changes, isolation and lovesickness. There's no such thing as a cheat sheet to surviving your 20s!
   
   
   
   
   



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   Superorganism
   
   
   
   
   
   This eight-piece technicolor pop collective is an international sensation that makes addictive DIY tunes that are irresistible to anyone with a sense of imagination. Tbh, it'll probably be the most enjoyable you have the complete week.
   
   
   
   
   



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    Cuco
    
    
    
    
    
    I'm a sucker for romance so I immediately identified with this California teen who has no shame for wearing his heart on his sleeve. Cuco's self-produced love songs read like the missing pages from one of my high school journals except he expresses his feelings far more eloquently.
    
    
    
    
    



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    Pale Waves
    
    
    
    
    
    Heather Baron-Gracie is the leader of this dark indie pop musical group that makes the catchiest songs about the never-ending series of trial and error in the pursuit for romance. Pale Waves will be dropping their All These Things I've Never Said EP on March 16 so certainly keep an eye out for that! In the event you don't trust my taste, they're endorsed by The 1975 which definitely counts for something.
    
    
    
    
    



12. 
    
    IDLES
    
    
    
    
    
    Open the pit up and get ready for one of the most intense mosh experiences of your life. This Bristol punk metal band is working on their sophomore album which will reportedly revolve around the experience of violent grief, resisting love and establishing a sense of community. Unfiltered honesty has never been more hardcore.
    
    
    
    
    



13. 
    
    Sunflower Bean
    
    
    
    
    
    New Yorkers are no strangers to this rock 'n roll trio, yet they're confidently entering a new era with their rather anticipated sophomore album Twentytwo in Blue. A little bit far less psych-rock plus a lot more daydream-inducing tunes to get through these tumultuous times that we're currently living in.