SXSW is kicking off a bold new format as it gears up for its 40th Music Festival, returning March 12–18, 2026. The festival just dropped its first wave: 100 Showcasing Artists and 50 Showcase Presenters, marking one of its most globally diverse announcements yet. This early lineup highlights boundary-pushing talent from every corner of the world — from Brighton’s masked art-pop mystery Milo Korbenski and LA electropop innovator DJ Dave, to Mexico City post-punk force La Texana, Indonesian indie favorites Grrrl Gang, Irish post-punks Chalk, and Grammy-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas.Read More