SXSW 2014 2014-03-12

London Grammar London UK-ENGLAND

4.33 3.05 Slow and sweeping, almost operatic rock, with vocals that remind me of a less flamboyant Florence and the Machine.

We Were Promised Jetpacks Edinburgh UK-SCOTLAND

4.33 1.95 Driven and enthusiastic indie rock

Nas New York NY

4.33 4.05 Prolific rapper who's been releasing music since 1991.

Lemaitre Oslo NORWAY

4.33 2.45 Electronic Indie Dance Pop duo with fun beats, English vocals, and sounds similar to Phoenix and Justice including some great remixes. They're playing their first-ever shows in the U.S. at SXSW 2014.

Matt McCloskey Austin TX

4.33 0.25 Guitar pickin' and a soul-finding folk. His voice has a pain in it that makes you want to give him a hug and a 'pat pat pat' on the back while you have a knowing look on your face.

GEMS Washington DC

4.33 0.45 Darker dream pop that layers vocals, synth, and hazy guitars to sexy result.

Ms Mr New York NY

4.29 4.20 Indie synth-pop duo w/ vocals like Florence but the sound is much darker

Sir Sly Los Angeles CA

4.29 1.20 Indie pop-rock. It's a little dark, a little electro, and has some killer hooks to groove to

Conner Youngblood Dallas TX

4.29 0.35 Unique singer-songwriter whose whispy soft vocals go nicely with the electro-indie pop loops he creates

In The Valley Below Echo Park CA

4.29 1.25 Relatively mellow rockin' indie duo with a captivating live show