Whether you’ve traveled far or live nearby, supporting local bands this year at South by Southwest is a must. Here is a guide to some upcoming local Austin talent to catch at this year’s festival.
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When presented with the category “dance or die,” Lady Gaga chooses dance to battle her self-deprecative voice in the “Abracadabra” music video.
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On the second stop of its Spring tour, alternative-rock band Movements performed at Stubb’s on Mar. 3 with support from Citizen, Scowl, and Downward.
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Indie-rock band Bright Eyes performed at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Feb. 27 with support from folk artist Hurray for the Riff Raff.
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Indie-pop artist Role Model brought ‘No Place Like Tour’ to a sold-out Stubb’s on Mar. 3 with support from Debbii Dawson.
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At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left a lasting impression on our ears. For Black History Month, we are highlighting Black artists with glowing releases in February.
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Nether Hour, Underground Springhouse, and Nico Little and the North Americans performed a twangy, vibrant set at Sagebrush on Feb. 27.
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Rap artist BBNO$ performed with Jungle Bobby at Emo’s on Feb. 25 as part of his ‘it’s pronounced baby no money’ tour.
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Indie-rock band Flipturn brought the ‘Burnout Days’ tour to Stubb’s on Feb. 28 with support from indie-folk artist Odie Leigh.
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Lauren Mayberry, the front woman of the synth-pop band CHVRCHES, showcased her solo project at Austin’s Historic Scoot Inn on Feb. 26 with support from Cult of Venus.
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Arca has found her footing in club music, so it’s no surprise that the genderqueer musician continued the conversation about queerness with club-reggaeton hits exploring trans identity in a deeply turbulent period — the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With support from opener Hana Vu, Soccer Mommy warmed up her audience on Feb. 22 with sincere, sweet tunes at Austin’s Radio/East.
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Indie artist Soccer Mommy performs at Radio/East on Feb. 22 with support from Hana Vu.
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Last Dinosaurs dodged the asteroid to bring its Australian indie-rock sound to Scoot Inn on Feb. 22 with support from Jasper Bones and Tipling Rock.
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Los Lonely Boys performed a wide array of songs, from fan favorites to bluesy covers, for a packed Antone’s on Feb. 21.
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Austin favorite Mulch Cult continues to cultivate gardens and rock music. Playing swampy, mulchy noise riddled with ‘50s twangs, the band impresses audiences while flying by the seat of their belt buckles.
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Indie-folk artist John Vincent III took the stage at Mohawk on Feb. 22 for a rainy evening supported by country-folk artist JD Clayton.
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In the ‘60s home movie-style music video for “When the Deal Goes Down,” Bob Dylan finds solace amid life’s turmoils by reflecting on the objects that shaped his youth.
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