SXSW 2022 Music Festival is back and more exciting than ever, as we unveil the first wave of Showcasing Artists set to perform from March 14-20. Featuring over 240 artists from around the globe, this lineup brings together both rising stars and seasoned veterans ready to make their mark. Leading the charge are London R&B sensation Poppy Ajudha, Gucci-model-turned-trash-punk band Surfbort, and Maxo Kream, who returns to SXSW fresh off the release of his highly anticipated album Weight Of The World.
From central and eastern Africa comes Kenyan industrial dystopian noise duo DUMA, East African underground rapper and Nyege Nyege affiliate MC Yallah, and 1970’s Zambian psychedelic rockers W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc). Other international acts include Brazilian folk-pop duo ANAVITÓRIA, Swiss-Tamil R&B singer Priya Ragu, and the latest great UK post-punk hope Yard Act.
A little closer to home, we are excited to announce some Texas favorites with San Antonio avant-experimental composer Claire Rousay, Houston’s newest baddie Monaleo, and Texas Americana troubadour James McMurtry.
Teen indie-rock trio, and new Matador signing Horsegirl is set to take the stage as well as the ever-prolific Ezra Furman, and playing their first shows in 25 years, a reunion of the posthumously appreciated indie-rock band Vitreous Humor. And finally, trifecta singer, songwriter, and producer as well as Song Exploder host Hrishikesh Hirway; Kansas City pop genre-blenders BLACKSTARKIDS; and Kevin Whelan’s (The Wrens) newly announced Sub Pop solo-venture Aeon Station join the lineup. Click HERE, for more information!
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A few of this year’s showcase presenters include British Music Embassy, American Dreams, The Legendary SOB.’s, Nyege Nyege Tapes, Fire Records, Rolling Loud, The Anniversary Group, High Road Touring, Jazz re:freshed Outernational, Move Forward Music, Kill Rock Stars, Cosmica Artists + Records, Ernest Jenning Record Co., New West Records, Rocky Road Touring, Polyvinyl Records, Double Double Whammy, Keeled Scales, Park the Van, Don Giovanni Records, Nine Mile Records and Touring, and Focus Wales.