SXSW 2016 2016-03-15

Ghostland Observatory Austin TX

4.40 2.90 Arguably Austin's most celebrated electro-duo. The cape-wearing keyboardist and the Freddy Mercury-esque lead singer are known for putting on incredibly lively shows.

Geographer San Francisco CA

4.38 2.95 Sometimes danceable, sometimes melancholic indie pop with clear, powerful vocals and an electric cello to boot.

Kevin Garrett Brooklyn NY

4.33 3.45 This guy has a voice with a nice range that stays pure and smooth as he emotes his sad Pop/R&B songs.

Neon Indian Brooklyn NY

4.33 3.55 Synth pop / Electro indie dance music with male vocals

Givers Lafayette LA

4.33 2.95 Indie pop with male and female vocals, with new music in 2015

Jahkoy Toronto ON CANADA

4.33 4.30 Infectious R&B meets house by this singer/songwriter and producer

Jamie xx London UK ENGLAND

4.33 4.15 Solo Project by Jamie of The XX, blending hip-hop, indie and dance music. His album In Colour was a Hippohonk favorite of 2015.

Bear Mountain Vancouver CANADA

4.29 3.00 If you put an indie band in an electronic jungle and added a male falsetto, this would be the outcome.

CHVRCHES Glasgow UK-SCOTLAND

4.25 4.20 Synth-pop with unique female vocals that stand out atop dark electronic beats and keyboards.

St. Lucia Brooklyn NY

4.25 4.00 Solid, atmospheric, upbeat indie synth-pop.