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.