Playlist: SXSW 2020 Highlights

Tune in for three hours of our 50 top artists from this year’s South by Southwest music festival line-up. 

Written by Annie Lyons
Photo courtesy of Jay Janner and Associated Press

There’s no time to like the present to cozy up with a playlist and discover some new favorites. We’ve gathered songs from our 50 favorite artists from this year’s line-up and have something for everyone: danceable R&B, angst-driven punk, and one truly special cover of LCD Soundsytem’s “I Can Change.” 

The first eight songs on the playlist are all by our SXSW 2020 Artists to Watch list — read their profiles and what makes them stand out here. 

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During these next few months, fan support for lesser known artists is crucial. Keep discovering and sharing the music you love. If you’re in a fortunate financial position, buy music and merch to help artists continue to create.