by Dan Radin

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The 21-year old English rapper packs a contagious bounce into his Lil Peep-inspired tracks. It’ll make you feel like you’re ready to steal a pack of gum from your local convenience store.

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Sa-Roc

Her fiery delivery shoots down any notion she’s here for fun and games. From unpacking self-harm to community relations, there’s no surprise NPR and BET have shared their platforms.

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King Princess

KP returns with a chilled-out vibe over guitars and drum programming that would fit into a Taylor Swift garage pop project.

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Annie Blackman

With a dry Courtney Barnett delivery and Noah Kahan transparency in her songwriting, you’ll love to hear her gentle voice describe sneaking cigarettes.

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Suki Waterhouse

Following a tour with Father John Misty, Waterhouse is seemingly poised to be Sub Pop’s heir apparent. Think Lana Del Rey making beachpop.

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Windser

Easy afternoon listening that won’t let you doze off. Sounds like The Killers making folk pop in their bunk beds.

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Thao, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

Tame Impala meets Billie Eilish in a k-hole. Here’s hoping the string section makes it to SXSW as well.

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McKinley Dixon

The horns and whimsical vocals draw to fellow Chicagoan Chance the Rapper. Sounds like a great opener for Tank and the Bangas (all touring together this spring).

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Overcoats

Tangled female harmonies over piano, guitars, and pads recalls First Aid Kit meets Florence + The Machine.

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Iguana Death Cult

The Cure gets stuck in a time warp with the early Arctic Monkeys.

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