Here at the Do512 office, we're pretty big on music.





Every spring, we start scouring the web for the artists we're most pumped to see during festival week. It's kind of the biggest week of the year for us. As per tradition, we've put together a list of some the acts our staff is most hyped to catch this March - keep an eye out for us jamming in the crowds for these artists!





Give our staff picks a listen by tuning in to this Spotify playlist!





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Heidi's Picks

- Do512 Family Brand & Marketing Manager -





photo via facebook / cautious clay









Ahhh, love his soulful sound. R&B that's so smooth & breezy. Would love to see what he's like performing live.









Love the high energy pop-rock. I am a sucker for sugary vocals and big guitars. Also love those New Zealand accents.





I mean, legend. How could you miss Joan Jett if you've got the chance to see the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" doing what she loves to do?









I've said this for the past couple of years, but I really like them and am so glad they're playing a Do512 party. Love the ladies who do grungy stuff.









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Ashley's Picks

- Director of Operations -





PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / STUYEDEYED BY SACHA LECCA









It's always a surprise when someone comes across your radar that not only shreds so hard, but makes songs that cut in a little to your heart. They have fun and they play with incredible skill - they are already my favorite of the fest.









She sounds like a drive through the country in a classic car on the way to get a beer on a summer day. Old school twang + modern-day sound.









Austin's own, Abhi has been on a quick rise over the past couple years and this is the year that the world finds out just how awesome he is.









Hello, Australia? They did it again. Aussies that bring the future psych heat all around the stage. Interesting band name, interestingly awesome band.









Just wait, he's on the rise and you're gonna be sad if you miss him now.





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Ben's Picks

- Social Media Manager -





PHOTO VIA SXSW / HANS. BY JORDAN VICKERS









Rich Brian and Cuco vibes, with just a dash of Jack Harlow. Rihanna samples. Hilarious videos. Keep this one on your radar if you love hip-hop and emerging cloud rap sounds.









This is the future of pop. Stereogum just gave her Album of the Week, and it's much deserved. 2019 will be a big year, I'm predicting, and it will start with some great sets in Austin.









Basically every song off the new album Stuffed & Ready is perfect, so this crew is a can't-miss for me. RIYL: Jay Som, Bully, Waxahatchee, PJ Harvey... and Warpaint without all the gloom.





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Zane's Picks

- Business Development -





PHOTO VIA FACEBOOK / NOTHING BY BEN RAYNER









Shoegaze meets grunge meets Britpop. Their 2018 album Dance on the Blacktop took them to a new level and was in my top 10 favorite albums of 2018.









Against Me! front woman's new band. LJG is an all-around badass, so I am excited to see her new project.









Aussie dance/electronic band who are coming to the US for their first time. I have no idea what to expect from them live but I am super excited about that.





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Grace's Picks

- Graphic Designer -













Sounds like that feeling when you've been sitting by the pool all day & everything looks a little sun-fuzzy.













They sound like a total riot.













Kind of haunting but like, really fun.









I'm stoked to see them at Strange Brew!





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Kelly's Picks

- Managing Editor -





Photo via facebook / Elder Island by Ash Holdsworth Photographer









This trio just dropped their debut LP The Omnitone Collection this year, and I am very into it. Synth grooves that are oh-so-danceable and some really unique vocals.









I saw this band a couple Southbys ago and I’m so glad they’re coming back this March! Their live show is a jazzy, psychedelic jam sesh you will not want to miss.









Last year I was lucky enough to find myself operating the fog machine on the set of a TC Superstar music video. Their dance moves and glittery synth-pop tunes had me immediately convinced this is one of the best up-and-coming acts in Austin.









Live shows are always a good time with these local pals.









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Jamie's Picks

- Director of Brand & Content -





photo via facebook / Alice Phoebe Lou by Connor Johnson





I knew the second I watched her video for Something Holy that she must play one of our parties and that this was going to be her year at the fest. Her voice has so much soul and honesty and she is sure to be absolutely mesmerizing live. I can't wait to see her at The Big One! Seriously, start checking out her YouTube videos and get ready.









I'm not sure what to expect from this band that is definitely trying to remain elusive. From what I've gathered, they wear ski masks while they play and they go back and forth between dreamy electronic vibes like their track "Indian Summer" (which I cannot stop listening to) to noisy, angsty tracks like "Dunk On Me". I'm wildly curious to find out what they'll be like live!









I mean, come on.









The name is very fitting for this groovy quintet from London that features a singing drummer (which will always catch my eye because seriously, how do people do that?). The singer's voice booms with repetitive, yet very effective lyrics, over dancey noise. Been jammin' this like everyday.









I can't stop listening to them.









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Alec's Picks

- Special Operations -













My favorite locals. Loud and spacey. I shared a bathroom with their drummer in college. Cool guy. Washes his hands a lot.









One of the loudest bands we've had in the lounge. I've been listening to them ever since. If you like rowdy rock shows, don't miss this one.









Another one of my favorite locals. Fun music from fun dudes.









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Destanie's Picks

- Content Manager -





photo via facebook / Kwame by Zain Ayub









This 20 something-year-old is going places. If WOW/Endless Conversations. is what we got in 2018 from him, I can not wait to see what Kwame has to offer in 2019.









Me to every Litany song.









I mean, their name kind of says it all.





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Carlos' Picks

- Content Coordinator -





photo via facebook / Wild Moccasins by Max Fields









Cute indie pop band from Houston.









I really liked their debut album in 2014 and missed them when they last came to SX, so I'm hoping I get to see them this time.









I love me an all-girl garage punk band from Spain!!





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Jimmy's Picks

- Owner & CEO -





photo via facebook / Mr Eazi





Nigerian Afrobeat popstar who is the pioneer of a unique, funky sound he called Banku music. Great performer and is sure to be a highlight of the fest.





Swedish punk band with a raw, gritty street blues sound, that doesn’t take themselves too seriously (check out the song “Sports”).





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Sharon's Picks

- Do512 Family Sales & Social Media Manager -









Gotta love any band that plays so loud you can't hear your own thoughts anymore.









<3 hip hop & <3 Gary.









Sexy, smooth soul music.





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See you at the fest!



