IDOL artists scheduled at SXSW 2023

From March 10th to 19th, the city of Austin, Texas welcomes three festivals in one: Music Festival, Film & TV Festival and Comedy Festival. At South by Southwest (SXSW), attendees can experience a wide range of programming, including keynote speakers, panel discussions, film screenings, and live music performances. Since 1987, the festival has become one of the most important cultural events in the world. For many, SXSW represents a unique opportunity to discover new ideas and connect with innovators and thought leaders from around the globe.

This year, a dozen IDOL artists were chosen to play at SXSW. Here’s the dates and venues where you can see them play and find your way through this edition’s massive program. Don’t miss the Fire Records x Levitation’s night at Hotel Vegas on Thursday, March 16th, featuring the label’s most promising acts of the moment.

Amber Arcades – Fire Records
Monday Mar 13 from 10 pm to 10:40 pm at Wax Myrtle’s / Presented by Dutch Music Export & New Dutch Wave
Thursday, Mar 16 from 9:30 pm to 10 pm at Hotel Vegas
Saturday, Mar 18 from 9:30 pm to 10 pm at Hotel Vegas at Volstead / Presented by Anniversary Group + No Gold
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Read more about Amber Arcades’ latest album, Barefoot On Diamond Road
“It’s a wonderfully immersive album, pulling you into its lush and at times dischordant universe.” Brooklyn Vegan

Blaketheman1000 – Acrophase Records
Sunday, Mar 18 from 10:45 pm to 11:15 pm at The Creek and the Cave Backyard
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“Fuelled by humour and the desire to have a good time, the catchy instrumentals and energetic performances work in tandem to create pop brilliance.” Dazed

Brighde Chaimbeul – tak:til
Monday, Mar 13 from 12:35 pm to 12:55 pm at Ballroom D
Tuesday, Mar 14 from 11 pm to 11:40 pm at Victorian Room at The Driskill
Friday, Mar 17 from 10 pm to 10:40 pm at Parker Jazz Club
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“She’s brought the instrument to a global stage, and with this album, she’s taken it beyond folk music, discovering a place where the tradition and minimalism meet, offering her the freedom to experiment in sound and create something completely her own.” Folk Radio

Death & Vanilla – Fire Records
Wednesday, Mar 15 from 10 pm to 10:40 pm at Chess Club
Thursday, Mar 16 from 11:10 pm to 11:40 pm at Hotel Vegas
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“The first single is the gorgeous, melancholic ‘Find Another Illusion‘, which sways along a breeze of gently strummed guitars, mellotrons, flutes and Marleen Nilsson’s ethereal vocals.” Brooklyn Vegan

Daniel Brandt – Erased Tapes
Monday, Mar 13 at Neon Grotto Rooftop / Presented by WISE x STRRR: CYBERRAVE
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“Why We’re Excited: Daniel Brandt is one-third of Brandt Brauer Frick, which has spent much of the last decade injecting dance music with orchestral instrumentation and a deeply experimentalist bent.” NPR

Graham Reynolds – Fire Records
Wednesday, Mar 15 from 10 pm to 10:45 pm at Parker Jazz Club / Presented by ATX Composers
Thursday, Mar 16 from 7:50 pm to 8:20 pm at Hotel Vegas
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Also with The Golden Arm Trio on Mar 17 from 10 pm to 10:40 pm at Elephant Room
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“A fantastic player that adds a muscular edge to the rich tones he pulls out of his instrument… capable of stretching all manner of sonic boundaries” Jazz Times

Immaterial Possession – Fire Records
Friday, Mar 17 from 12:50 am to 1:40 am at Hotel Vegas
Saturday, Mar 18 from 8 pm to 8:40 pm at The 13th Floor
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“Described as “Black Sabbath on lean” and “Beach Goth,” the band’s musical sound reflects their shared influences of psychedelic rock as well as their appreciation for Turkish and Greek music.” Red & Black

Jad Fair and The Placebos – Fire Records
Thursday, Mar 16 from 7pm to 7:30 pm at Hotel Vegas
Friday, Mar 17 from 10:20 pm to 11pm at Cheer Up Charlie’s Indoor / Presented by Kill Rock Stars
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“Amid hard-riff jams, swinging ditties, lovelorn ballads and other catchy gems, Jad persistently breathes life into the Half Japanese repertoire, once described by his brother as “monster songs and love songs.”” NPR

Jane Weaver – Fire Records
Thursday, Mar 16 from 10:20 pm to 10:50 pm at Hotel Vegas
Friday, Mar 17 from 9 pm to 9:40 pm at Central Presbyterian Church
Saturday, Mar 18 from 7:45 pm to 8:15pm at Hotel Vegas Patio / Presented by Anniversary Group + No Gold
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“Jane Weaver is the darling of the UK’s modern psychedelic movement, but 2021’s Flock saw her dive headfirst into pop and Kate Bush.” Louder Sound

Mauskovic Dance Band – Bongo JoeFriday, Mar 17 from 12 am to 12:40 am at Flamingo Cantina
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“Blending Afro-Carribbean beats alongside Latin American genre-touchstones such as cumbia, the Amsterdam group have their own cosmic brand of space-disco.” NME

RVG – Fire Records
Wednesday, Mar 15 from 8:15 pm to 8:45 pm at Lefty’s Brick Bar / Presented by MNRK
Friday, Mar 17 from 12 am to 12:30 am at Hotel Vegas
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“The track builds in its intensity as it progresses, starting with Romy Vager’s understated vocals, a simple lead guitar line and ultra-crisp drum machines, before progressing into a driving and catchy rock song.” NME

Thala – Fire Records
Tuesday, Mar 14 from 10pm to 11:40pm at Wax Myrtle’s
Thursday, Mar 16 from 8:40 pm to 9:10 pm at Hotel Vegas
Saturday, Mar 18 from 11:30 pm to 12 am at Hotel Vegas Patio / Presented by Anniversary Group + No Gold
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“Fusing wistful melodies with dreamy textures, Thala has been on a continuous journey of reinvention since releasing her first single nearly four years ago, and judging by this evening’s performance that looks set to carry on for the foreseeable future.” Under The Radar

Winona Forever – Acrophase Records
Wednesday, Mar 15 from 1:15 am to 1:55 am at Swan Dive Patio
Sunday, Mar 19 from 1am to 1:50 am at Seven Grand
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“Vancouver’s Winona Forever combines spicy rock riffs and arts and crafts rhythms to create delicious, ready-to-listen pop songs.” Find Your Sound