SXSW 2013 2013-03-12

Jim James Louisville KY

4.83 3.06 The frontman for My Morning Jacket, Jim James is a fascinating performer who loves music, loves his audience, and loves to do cool things.

Alt-J Leeds UK-ENGLAND

4.82 3.64 Mercury prize winners for best album of 2012. Haunting vocals, stripped down intrumentation, fresh indie music

Rhye Los Angeles CA

4.80 2.12 Chill, well-produced, R&B tunes from a male duo. Singer sounds very much like a sexy Sade female voice.

Portugal. the Man Portland OR

4.75 4.30 Hippie-spirited, fun and rockin' groovy indie rock

Little Daylight New York NY

4.71 0.90 Pop-synth with sweet and sugary female vocals.

NO CEREMONY/// Manchester UK-ENGLAND

4.67 0.68 Mysterious electronic with big, danceable beats

Lord Huron Los Angeles CA

4.67 2.85 Sometimes energetic, sometimes chill, Ben Schneider's project of folky-indie rock is always beautiful

Passion Pit Boston MA

4.67 3.85 The guys that really started this indie-pop trend are back playing one free show. Fun upbeat stuff.

Humans Vancouver CANADA

4.64 2.30 A Hippohonk returning favorite, rad electronic dance duo with live guitar and (male) vocals. Who knew that all we had to do was party?!

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Seattle WA

4.63 4.20 Story-telling hip-hop with rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis, with hits featuring different singers, ranging from melodic emotional sections to fun party anthems