This week’s 5 Songs to Hear come from emerging artists you want on your radar, local DJs repping the Austin underground, and even heavy hitters like Big Freedia — all of them will be under the Texas sun at South by Southwest! KCRW will be there live, with all the artists mentioned here — so if you’re heading to SXSW, stop on by! On Thursday, March 13th, Big Freedia will join us as guest selector, live on MBE from the Rivian Electric Roadhouse in Austin. Tune into 89.9 KCRW and kcrw.com for a very special South-by-setlist from the Queen of New Orleans Bounce.
Keep your gentle-folk-revival spirits up with this sweetly plucked single from Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon. Calling to mind great talents like Paul Simon, Sufjan Stevens, and Bon Iver — and bringing a wholly unique style and intensity of expression — Alon is captivating. Hear them perform live on Morning Becomes Eclectic from the Rivian Electric Roadhouse in Austin on Friday, March 14th.
Get into some ultra-satisfying indie rock with this lowkey track from Indianapolis band Wishy. We’re bringing their sweet get-together-stay-together energy to the Radio Day Stage at Rivian Park on Tuesday, March 11th. Catch Wishy (3:20 PM–4:00 PM CT) among a killer lineup of live acts and DJ sets, representing musical friends from LA and beyond. Live from noon to 5 PM; more info for attending in-person at SXSW here.
Who is Emmeline? Let her tell you when you click play on this introductory track. The fresh-faced UK artist blends alternative hip-hop instincts with electronic influences and spoken-word vocals. Join us in person to see Emmeline play the Radio Day Stage at Rivian Park in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, March 11th. Set time: 1:20 PM–2:00 PM CT.
We love coming up on emerging artists (or an assembly of artists) who already display such mastery of their craft. That’s certainly the vibe of this instrumental track from London musical outfit oreglo. Playing a divine coming-together of drums, guitar, keys, and heavy brass — this foursome rides the nü-jazz wave with an undeniable sense of joy while always keeping things nice ‘n’ cool. Catch them live with us at the Radio Day Stage at Rivian Park in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, March 11th. Set time: 12:20 PM– 1:00 PM CT.
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