Everyone who cares anything about music is all over the 2010 SXSW which starts today. This years festival boasts acts from Led Zeppelin to Nas & Damien Marley. The best part of SXSW for me is finding out about new bands. Here are nine artists playing at this years SXSW that you should know. If not now, we’re sure you’ll know them after the festival.
RAHBI
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
What His Music Sounds Like: A crunk version of Prince.
Where He’s Playing: March 19, at Light Bar
MP3:
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Nneka
Hometown: Nigeria
What Her Music Sounds Like: Hip-hop’s answer to Fela Kuti
Where She’s Playing: Day Stage Cafe Austin Convention Center
MP3: “Heartbeat (Chase & Status Remix)” (Right Click + Save Target As)
Mike Posner
Hometown: Southfield, Michigan
What His Music Sounds Like: An edgier Justin Timberlake.
Where He’s Playing: Aces Lounge
MP3: “Drug Dealer Girl” (Right Click + Save Target As)
Mayer Hawthorne
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mi
What His Music Sounds Like: Smooth.
Where He’s Playing: March 19, at Austin Music Hall
MP3: “Thin Moon” (Right Click + Save Target As)
The Middle East:
Hometown: Queensland, Australia
What Their Music Sounds Like:
Where They’re Playing: Club Deville
MP3: The Middle East – The Darkest Side (Right Click + Save Target As)
Felix Cartal
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
What His Music Sounds Like: A House Party in Chealsea
Where He’s Playing: March 20 at Beauty Bar Backyard
MP3: Felix Cartal – Popular Music (Right Click + Save Target As)
Trouble Andrew
Hometown: Ny, Ny
What His Music Sounds Like: An acid trip.
Where He’s Playing: Emo’s Annex
MP3: “Bang, Bang” (Right Click + Save Target As)
Mozella
Hometown: Detroit
What Her Music Sounds Like:
Where She’s Playing: March 17 at Encore
Pac Div
Hometown: Los Angeles
What Their Music Sounds Like:
Where They’re Playing: March 17 at The Independent
MP3: Pac Div – Paper (Right Click + Save Target As)
GREATeclectic aka Kendrick Daye is a DJ, artist and the Editor of Art Nouveau Magazine. As a freelance journalist and photographer his work has been featured in the NY Times Magazine, Ebony Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Creative Loafing, Honeymag.com & Yo-Raps.com.
