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

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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 »

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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.

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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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South by Southwest is widely recognized as an early career hot spot for professional development. Don't miss your chance to develop a network that spans across the globe.

Need assistance making the case to your boss to send you to SXSW this March? We've put together a few tips and an email template to help you convince your boss to fund your SXSW journey.

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Not sure which badge is right for you, or when to arrive? We’ve got your back. Use our SXSW Badge Quiz as your guide to the best badge and dates for you and your company’s needs. Review the SXSW Timeline for a visual overview of event programming dates.

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Once you know your badge type and dates, it’s time to crunch the numbers. Current badge prices can be found here, and your team can save even more with our group rates. Use your arrival date to find out an estimate for hotels using our SXSW hotel availability page. Check out our transportation options, and remember most SXSW venues are a short walk or ride from one another.

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Hi [insert name here],

I’d like to discuss attending the 2025 SXSW Conference and Festivals from March [enter dates here] in Austin, Texas. Thousands of global creatives come together at SXSW for discovery, learning, and networking across the tech, film & tv, and music industries. A SXSW [Platinum, Interactive, Film & TV, Music] Badge will give me access to [remove those which don’t apply]:

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Attending SXSW will aid my professional growth, and I will be able to share valuable takeaways and insights with our entire team. The Conference tracks that I’m specifically interested in are:

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I have estimated how much attendance costs:

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If I register now, I can save the company money off the walk-up rate and have access to the best available hotel rates. SXSW also offers Group Registration rates for teams of 10 or more if we send a larger team. Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to discussing this further.

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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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Each year as the SXSW festival draws closer, many musical artists are invited to perform at what appear to be official SXSW Music Festival Showcases. Be aware that SXSW does not charge our artists to perform at SXSW official showcases, and we operate on a strict invitation-only policy.

All invitations to play at the SXSW Music Festival will come from musicfest@sxsw.com.

Any solicitation that requires payment or a similar requirement (e.g., selling a minimum amount of tickets) to be a part of a SXSW Music Festival Showcase is not legitimate.

We strongly object to these solicitations, and actively do everything we can to protect artists from being victimized by “pay-to-play” scams. To help prevent yourself from falling victim to these scams, be on the lookout for any suspicious invitations that require you to pay money to perform or audition, and please be wary of any communication that doesn’t come from an official SXSW email address.

If someone approaches you with a pay-to-play opportunity for SXSW, then it is not coming from SXSW. If you have a question, please send any leads or inquiries about these solicitations to musicfest@sxsw.com.

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We’re thrilled to introduce you to the first round of showcasing artists who will join us in Austin from March 10-15, at the 2025 SXSW Music Festival!

This year's festival welcomes groundbreaking artists who span genres and continents, from Cuernavaca’s buzzy regional Mexican singer Justin Morales to raucous Dublin punk band Gurriers. Rising stars, like Middle Eastern-influenced Indonesian psychedelic funk band Ali, Montreal’s angular art-punk ensemble La Sécurité, Virginia-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Yasmin Williams, and hard hitting Aussie rock band Delivery, will join established acts including Japanese environmental music legend Shiho Yabuki and new wave-pop sensation and SX alum Twin Shadow, who will be launching his sixth album Georgie at SXSW.

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