It’s SXSW season again, and we’re thrilled to present the first batch of showcasing artists who will appear at the March 13–18, 2023, SXSW Music Festival.
With over 190 artists from around the world, including established performers as well as newcomers, the announcement offers a preview of what to expect during SXSW.
Following the success of his viral track “Billie Eilish” with Brooklyn rap artist Lola Brooke, Def Jam’s Armani White takes the lead.
iLe, a former member of Calle 13, returns to SXSW with a Grammy and a long list of notable collaborations under her belt, including work with Bad Bunny, Residente, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Engo Flow, and Adrian Quesada.
Rapper Beenzino of South Korea debuts at SXSW, and underground hip-hop group Balming Tiger, whose most recent single features RM of BTS, is back with the entire crew.
The Orielles, a beloved English band, make their eagerly anticipated SXSW debut on the strength of a brand-new double album that was influenced by Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategies playing cards. Welsh Glassnote signee Edie Bens will perform her contagious indie-pop with a country twang for the first time in the United States.
Spill ie, a LA-based trendy French-Korean singer/songwriter who has already performed for brands like Hermés and YSL, is one of the year’s most talked-about performers.
For the first time ever, the rowdy vibes of the British jazz ensemble Steam Down—host of South London’s most talked-about club night—will be brought to the United States to demonstrate what all the fuss is about.
After a fully sold-out US tour, erratic Japanese punks and SXSW favorites Otoboke Beaver are back.
Anniversary Group, Atomic Music Group, Athens in Austin, British Music Embassy, Don Giovanni Records, Fire Records, FOCUS Wales, Gorilla vs. Bear, Jazz Refreshed International, Pop Montreal, M for Montreal, Music From Ireland, New West Records, Space Agency, and Wide Days Scotland are a few of this year’s showcase presenters.
