Whiskey & Bananas Vol. 26: SXSW Edition

Gardenia — Iggy Pop

The king of punk is still alive and well, with this new album produced by Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age.

Davey Crockett — Hinds

Hinds were an absolute standout of SXSW — four young women from Madrid playing extremely catchy rock n roll (tirelessly, across 15+ showcases during the week). They’re poised to blow up huge.

Make Me Wanna Die — White Reaper

White Reaper are a group of wildly energetic punk rockers from Kentucky who played in Chicago at a DIY show with The Orwells last summer and had the Chicago rock scene hanging at every show in Austin.

The Greatest — KING

This all-female indie R&B group played at Stereogum’s SXSW party prior to some Chicago groups, with a hypnotic style echoing the best of the 80s and 90s.

Vroom Vroom — Charli XCX

The rising queen of indie Brit pop has reimagined her style to be more sparse and edgy with this eclectic pop track.

Aquellos Ojos — Mujeres

Can’t get enough of this timeless rock n roll sound in Spanish.

Won’t You Just Wish Me Luck — Croy and the Boys

Get those tissues handy — this up-and-coming country group from Austin brings that classic heartwrenching country style to 2016.

I Will Miss The Jasmine — Shannon and the Clams

West Coast-based Shannon and the Clams wholeheartedly embody modern-retro rock n roll style.

Home — BJ the Chicago Kid

This hot new rapper speaks about the problems and love of home — our city, Chicago.

Something Soon — Car Seat Headrest

The indie rock scene of Chicago and Austin was buzzing about Car Seat Headrest’s dark and compelling sound across their SXSW showcases.