SXSW 2015 2015-03-17

Brandi Carlile Seattle WA

4.33 4.15 Folk, country and soul have consistently intersected in Brandi's decade-long career but no two album is the same. Based on her recent work, I'd expect a few more rustic bluegrass jam sessions.

Roger Sellers Austin TX

4.33 0.00 Unique multi-instrumentalist who combines pounding drums, various strings and electronica to form songs to move and groove to.

Ms Mr New York NY

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

Future Islands Baltimore MD

4.29 4.35 Indie-rock-pop band with an animated front man with unique soulful vocals.

Joywave Rochester NY

4.29 4.30 Well produced, high-energy indie-pop-rock

Catfish and the Bottlemen Llandudno UK-WALES

4.29 4.40 Well-produced alt-rock. It's not the most innovative song-writing in the world, but these are some solid rock songs to jam out to.

Kidnap Kid London UK-ENGLAND

4.25 1.44 DJ/producer w/ extra clean beats and the occasional mixed in sultry female vocal

Twin Shadow New York NY

4.25 4.10 The 1980s meets indie pop with a sweet mullet thrown in to boot. Always upbeat and dancy.

The Ting Tings Manchester UK-ENGLAND

4.25 4.05 Synth/Dance Pop duo with female vocals and an 80's feel, perhaps best known for the hit "That's Not My Name."

Black Milk Detroit MI

4.25 3.50 Smooth flowing, well produced hip-hop with nice change-ups and smart sampling.