Joining us this week are rising stars like KNDRX, Stella Standingbear, and John R Miller, plus the return of Tokyo Syoki Syodo from last year’s festival. Don’t miss exciting additions like Shower Curtain, Yoshika Colwell, and Mountain Time.

Head over to ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin March 11-14 and catch Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase featuring Benson Boone, Megan Moroney, Ivan Cornejo, Rema, hannah bahng, LAILA!, Anycia, Brittney Spencer, and more.

As we count down to March 10-15, here’s how to get into the SXSW groove:

Follow the Official SXSW 2025 Playlist on Spotify
Watch the latest drops on our Showcasing Artists Music Videos playlist on YouTube
Browse the Showcasing Artist lineup on the SXSW Schedule and build your must-see list

Stay tuned for more artist announcements, and get ready to experience the best in new music at SXSW 2025. Scroll down to dive into this week’s featured artists!

New 2025 Showcasing Artists

Everything subject to change.

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Rolling Stone is set to make its return to Austin with the third annual Future of Music showcase, presented by JBL. Taking place March 11–14 at ACL Live at the Moody Theater, this highly anticipated event will bring standout performances from Benson Boone, Megan Moroney, Ivan Cornejo, Rema, and more to SXSW 2025.

“We’re thrilled to be back for our third year in a row at SXSW,” said Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone. “The Future of Music showcase is a living expression of Rolling Stone's vision for what's new and what's next in music. We're proud to be able to feature the brightest stars of tomorrow in print, online and on stage."

The Future of Music concert series coincides with Rolling Stone's Future of Music print issue, on newsstands in April. The showcase includes talent featured in the third annual Future 25 list, which highlights the artists who have the Rolling Stone staff most excited about the future of music in 2025 and beyond.

Future of Music Showcase Schedule

• Tuesday, March 11 | Benson Boone, Hannah Bahng, LAILA!, Jasmine 4.t, Duplexity, and DJ Mel
• Wednesday, March 12 | Megan Moroney, Stephen Wilson Jr., Larkin Poe, Brittney Spencer, DJs Moonshine and Prison Rodeo of Honky Tonkin in Queens
• Thursday, March 13 | Ivan Cornejo, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Nsqk, GALE, and Riobamba
• Friday, March 14 | Rema, Anycia, Samara Cyn, AJ McQueen, and Annabelle Kline

The showcases will be open to all SXSW Badges – Platinum, Music, Film & TV and Interactive, as well as Music Wristbands.

Those without a SXSW credential may RSVP for admission on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP does not guarantee admission. SXSW Badge and Wristband Holders receive priority admission. RSVP HERE »

See You at SXSW 2025

Join us this March 7-15 in Austin, TX for SXSW 2025. Explore Conference sessions, Music Festival showcases, Film & TV Festival screenings, world-class Exhibitions, and beyond on the SXSW Schedule.

Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and SXSW News for the latest event info and announcements.

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This week, we’re adding over 70 new artists to the lineup, including powerhouse vocalist Tia Ray, genre-blending artist Angel White, and indie favorite Wishy.

But that’s not all—get ready for the electrifying sounds of The Beatbox Collective, Austin’s own Quin NFN, singer-songwriter JC Stewart, experimental group SUSS, folk artist Humbird & many more!

As we count down to March 10-15, here’s how to get into the SXSW groove:

Follow the Official SXSW 2025 Playlist on Spotify
Watch the latest drops on our Showcasing Artists Music Videos playlist on YouTube
Browse the Showcasing Artist lineup on the SXSW Schedule and build your must-see list

Stay tuned for more artist announcements, and get ready to experience the best in new music at SXSW 2025. Scroll down to dive into this week’s featured artists!

New 2025 Showcasing Artists

Everything subject to change.

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This week, we’re welcoming 30+ new artists to the lineup, including the Mexico City's Foudeqush, New Dehli electronic composer Arushi Jain, and the latest project from Corpus Christi-based producer EL DUSTY. Plus, don’t miss the infectious pop energy of Colombian artist VALÉ and even more rising stars like Scotty ATL, Baby Said, Taylor Rae, and Vanita Leo.

As we count down to March 10-15, here’s how to get into the SXSW groove:

Follow the Official SXSW 2025 Playlist on Spotify
Watch the latest drops on our Showcasing Artists Music Videos playlist on YouTube
Browse the Showcasing Artist lineup on the SXSW Schedule and build your must-see list

Stay tuned for more artist announcements, and get ready to experience the best in new music at SXSW 2025. Scroll down to dive into this week’s featured artists!

New 2025 Showcasing Artists

Everything subject to change.

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This week, we’re adding more than 80 artists to the 2025 lineup! Get ready for the indie rock magic of Band of Horses, the genre-blending fusion of Runyu Qian, and the dreamy, laid-back grooves of Dope Lemon—the moniker of acclaimed Australian artist Angus Stone. Plus, experience the soul-stirring sounds of Jonathan Ferr, a standout name in Brazil’s new jazz movement, alongside an electrifying mix of global talent.

Get ready for the return of Seattle's Band of Horses, rising Chinese pop singer Runyu Qian, Australia's Dope Lemon and jazz-embracing Brazillian Jonathan Ferr, alongside an electrifying mix of global talent.

As we count down to March 10-15, here’s how to get into the SXSW groove:

Follow the Official SXSW 2025 Playlist on Spotify
Watch the latest drops on our Showcasing Artists Music Videos playlist on YouTube
Browse the Showcasing Artist lineup on the SXSW Schedule and build your must-see list

Stay tuned for more artist announcements, and get ready to experience the best in new music at SXSW 2025. Scroll down to dive into this week’s featured artists!

New 2025 Showcasing Artists

Everything subject to change.

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Tickets go on sale beginning January 31 HERE, with a reserved amount available exclusively for existing SXSW Music and Platinum Badges and Music Festival Wristbands holders.

Billboard will report live from Austin, TX throughout SXSW 2025 from March 7-15. Viewers can enjoy the fun by visiting Billboard.com and following @billboard across social media for the latest news and announcements.

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This announcement brings an exciting mix of global talent, including SXSW Alumni like Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, and Jack’s Mannequin. The lineup spans continents, with Mexico’s alt-reggaeton sensation NSQK and the electrifying J-Pop group PSYCHIC FEVER. Latin stars Sofía Reyes, Amantes Del Futuro, La Cendejas, and st. Pedro share the stages with rising Taiwanese talents Andr, TRASH, Amazing Show, and Enno Cheng.

Other highlights include rising hip-hop star Samara Cyn, ethereal singer-songwriter Quiet Light, award-winning activist-musician Madame Gandhi, and rebellious psych-rockers Frankie and the Witch Fingers.

Newly-announced Showcase Presenters include: Academy Fight Songs, All The Vibes, Art Decade Creatives, Artist For Artist, Athens in Austin, Audiofemme, Baby’s All Right, BBC Introducing, Beyond The Music, Billboard, Blue Moon Presents, BMG, BreakOut West, British Music Embassy, Broadside Hacks Folk Club, C3 Management, CareFreeBlackGirl, Chicken Ranch, Chris Hawkins’ Awesome Friends, Classical Unlocked, Corson Agency, De Los, Dialled-in, Dominator Records, Don Giovanni, End of the Trail, EQ Austin, Everything RnB, Exclaim! Magazine, Fierce Panda, Flak Records, Focus Wales, FRIENDSHIP., Friends From New York, Friends From The East Festival, Future Classic, German Music Export, Give-A-Note Foundation, Green Witch Recordings, Gyro Group, High Road Touring, Iceland Music, Italians Do It Better, [Jazz Re:freshed], KCRW, KEXP Eastern Echoes, KEXP El Sonido, KUTX The Breaks, LatiNxt, Let’s Gig Brazil, Live at Leeds, The Line of Best Fit, The Loyalty Firm, Madison House, M for Montreal, Mint Talent Group, Monster Children, Mothland, Music From Ireland, Need Pastel, New Zealand Music Commission, NIVA (National Independent Venue Association), NPR Music Stations, One Fiinix Live, Penny Loafer PR, [PIAS], Planetary Group, Pop Montreal, Project Nowhere, Range Magazine, Reeperbahn Festival, RnB Forever, Rolling Stone, Rough Trade Publishing, Sleepy Cat Records, Smartpunk, SO Recordings, Sofar Sounds, SoundCzech, Sound of SEA, Sounds Australia, South Asian House, Space Agency, The Spanish Wave, Taiwan Beats, Tokyo Calling, UTOPiAfest, Vinilious Records, Warner Music Latina, We Were Never Being Boring, Wide Days Scotland, Women In Music Canada, WOMEX.

Festival Prep With so many artists, where do you start? Here are some ways to discover the 2025 SXSW Music Festival lineup:

Follow and listen to the Official SXSW 2025 Playlist on Spotify Explore the SXSW 2025 Showcasing Artists Music Videos Playlist on YouTube Register to secure your spot for SXSW 2025 to witness these phenomenal acts live, along with countless other opportunities to hear about cutting edge ideas, attend demo listening sessions, film screenings, and much more.

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Additionally, we all have vast experience working at SXSW, and navigating large events that come through Austin. Let us be your guide to finding you the best hotel accommodation for SXSW 2025 from March 7–15.

Registration and hotel booking both open on August 6 for the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals. While you get ready to secure the best rates at the lowest rate of the season, be sure to review SXSW Housing FAQs.

SXSW Housing Tips

Where will you stay?

We understand that navigating the hotel environment in Austin during SXSW can be very daunting. Our team of professionals is extremely well versed in assisting you to find an accommodation that’s the best fit.

All of our partnered hotels are located within a few miles of the Austin Convention Center in varying areas of the city. No matter what part of Austin you'd like to experience, we’ve got an option for you. To get an idea of the area of Austin that appeals to you the most, check out our SXSW Hotel Map. From there, our housing professionals can assist you in choosing the hotel that’s best for you. Each hotel offers unique rooms and amenities to fit your needs. Be sure to check the availability of each hotel leading up to the event.

Are you traveling in a large group?

The SXSW Housing & Travel team can assist your group or company in finding a hotel. We have long-standing relationships with our partnered hotels and are able to work with them to accommodate your group. The SXSW Housing & Travel team assists in facilitating the best rates and will provide a liaison should you need to make any special requests.

Other Need-To-Knows

Flexible Cancellation Policies

SXSW Housing & Travel does not charge a fee to book a hotel room – there are no hotel penalties to change or cancel your reservation until you are within 28 days of arrival. Should you need to reduce your stay or cancel your reservation within 28 days of arrival, SXSW will assess a $50 processing fee to the card on file. Keep in mind, SXSW hotels have either a 7 or 14 day cancellation policy. If you were to cancel your hotel reservation within that time frame, you could be subject to a cancellation fee assessed by the hotel as well.

Best Rates & Hotels in Austin

The SXSW Housing & Travel team helps provide the lowest contracted rates for your SXSW stay. Should you book your accommodation outside SXSW Housing & Travel, you are almost guaranteed to pay a considerably higher rate per night. Additionally, SXSW contracts with the top hotel properties in the area. These properties include the brands of Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Starwood, and Wyndham. If you are a rewards member for any of these brands you can accrue points during your stay, however rewards points cannot be used in lieu of payment for your stay.

How to Book

There are two ways to book a hotel, from your SXSW Shopping Cart or your SXSW Social account.

If you used the SXSW Shopping Cart to purchase your SX registration you will sign in to the same shopping cart and click Request Hotel for each registration that requires accommodations. If you did not use a shopping cart to register for SXSW, you will use your SXSW Social Account to book your hotel. In addition, housing booking links will now be in your registration confirmation email.

Head over to the Hotel Availability page for more information and detailed steps!

Hotel Availability

Still Have Questions?

Visit the Housing FAQ for more information.

Email housing@sxsw.com, or call 512-467-7979 between 10am–6pm CT, Monday through Friday, and ask for Housing. Please note, email is the best way to get in contact with us in our busier months leading up to SXSW.

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SXSW is an essential destination for global professionals and creatives. The annual March event features Conference sessions, Film & TV Festival screenings, Music Festival showcases, Comedy Festival sets, world-class Exhibitions, and much more. Get ready for another exciting event March 8-16, 2024 in Austin, TX!

Your SXSW adventure begins when you've secured your badge. Register early to save off the March walk-up rate and secure the best available hotel selections. Take our handy Badge Quiz and select the Conference Tracks & Festivals that most interest you to discover which badge and arrival date best fits your needs.

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KUTX presented Rock the Shores, a family-friendly afternoon with a diverse lineup. Local heroes SaulPaul and Parker Woodland energized the crowd with their rockin' stage presence, while the Waco Brothers brought their alt-country legend status to the stage. Adding an international flair, Taiwanese duo The Dinosaur’s Skin captivated with their dinosaur-themed performances.

Read on to discover more about these talented artists and catch a glimpse of the SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake that took place in March 2024.

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“I think in this era, technology is bringing creatives closer together and I think it’s breaking down walls. And hopefully in the future, we’ll have a more connected global conversation of creatives and music and artists. You can see and hear how different genres are influencing one another. Hip hop is in every genre now…” – Tunji Balogun

Chuck D, known for his groundbreaking work, shared insights into the essence of hip-hop and the pivotal role of talent evaluation in shaping its landscape. He emphasized the need for a strong ecosystem surrounding the artistry, similar to what exists in sports, where individuals outside the game contribute significantly to its strength. Chuck D emphasized, "What hip-hop needs and what the Def Jams need is like a whole bunch of people that are able to evaluate the talent... In music, we need a lot of people that’s outside of the artistry who are favored to sell the game."

Lady London, an artist under Def Jam Recordings, provided a glimpse into her multifaceted approach to her career. Beyond her role as a rapper, Lady London envisions herself as a brand, embracing various facets of creativity and entrepreneurship. Reflecting on her journey, she shared, "...as I began to cultivate not only my career but the foresight I have for myself in the next ten to twenty years, I was like, I would love to be a brand. Beyond my own artistry, brands are forever… I’m not one dimensional, I’m not just a rapper… I’m all of these things that make up Lady London."

The full Featured Session, "Def Jam Renewed: The Hip-Hop Legend’s Next 40 Years," is available on YouTube. Join the dialogue on the past, present, and future of Def Jam Recordings and gain a deeper appreciation for the visionaries driving its legacy forward.

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Before the tunes filled the air, SXSW Conference played host to the panel discussion titled The Evolution of a Genre: Is the US Still the Home of R&B? Led by industry professionals such as Ashley Asomani (DJ Ace), David Cox, Tom Jones, and R&B artist Bellah, the session dived deep into the genre's journey and its current global resonance.

The stage was set for an unforgettable evening as DJ Ace, a renowned figure in the UK R&B scene, hosted the event, while artists like Äyanna, Kali Claire, JADA, and more treated the crowd to a flow of soulful performances, showcasing the diversity of contemporary R&B.

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