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SXSW (South By Southwest) is less than 2 weeks away! For those that are unaware, SXSW is a ginormous annual music, film, and interactive festival held in the awesome city of Austin, TX. Having attended this festival in the past, we've learned that planning ahead is the key to getting the most of out your experience and money 😉
We delved into the abundant list of artists scheduled to play this year. We are thrilled to learn of the many Asian and Asian American artists & showcases included in this year's festivities.
Here's the TRAKTIVIST guide to Asian & Asian American artists & showcases to SXSW 2016!
*Note: This is NOT a complete list of all the Asian & Asian American artists performing at SXSW. This is our suggested list. If you want the full list, reach out to us radio@traktivist.com
*TUESDAY MARCH 15*
Peelander-Z (New York, NY)
Genre: Punk, Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34101
Pa's Lam System (Yamato Shi, JAPAN)
Genre: Electronic, Future
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35650
Parkgolf (Hokkaido, JAPAN)
Genre: Electronic, Dance
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35653
Ruby Jane & the Reckless (Austin, TX)
Genre: fiddle-led folk rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36139
*WEDNESDAY MARCH 16*
Kehlani (Oakland, CA)
Genre: R&B
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35861
Yuna (Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA)
Genre: Pop
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35592
Run River North (San Fernando Valley, CA)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34773
Thao & The Get Down Stay Down (San Francisco, CA)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33732
Tangerine (Seattle, WA)
Genre: Indie, Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35618
Qrion (Sapporo, JAPAN)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36315
Crescendo (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre: Indie, Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34049
Yuck (London, UK-ENGLAND)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33879
Harriet Brown (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre: Funk
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36744
Lisa Goe (Santa Barbara, CA)
Genre: Singer / Songwriter
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35098
*WEDNESDAY MARCH 16 : KOREA NIGHT I: K-POP NIGHT OUT*
DEAN (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: R&B, Future
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36176
Bye Bye Badman (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Indie, Dance
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36571
Zion.T with The Session (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: R&B
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36319
*THURSDAY MARCH 17*
Judith Hill (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre: R&B , Soul
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35004
Gent & Jawns (DC & VA)
Genre: Electronic, Trap
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_MS27662
Run River North (San Fernando Valley, CA)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35974
Mitski (Brooklyn, NY)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35704
Guten Birds (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35911
Big Phony ( Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33789
Painted Zeros (Brooklyn, NY)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33925
Japanese Breakfast (Brooklyn, NY)
Genre: lo fi, experimental, pop
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36513
L.A. WITCH (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre: lo fi, pop, rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36642
Cullen Omori (Chicago, IL)
Genre: Indie, Pop
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35496
Neon Bunny (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35910
Shaggydog (Yogyakarta, INDONESIA)
Genre: Reggae
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36721
*THURSDAY MARCH 17 : MANDOO ENTERTAINMENT / HIP-HOP FROM ASIA*
KOHH (Tokyo, JAPAN)
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34663
Illionaire Records (Dok2 & The Quiett) (Seoul, KOREA)
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33877
Suboi (Saigon, VIETNAM)
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33886
Aristophanes (Taipei, TAIWAN)
Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic, Soul
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34076
*FRIDAY MARCH 18*
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals (Los Angeles, California)
Genre: Soul / Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35720
TOWKIO (Chicago, IL)
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36562
Dearly Beloved (Toronto, ON, CANADA)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34278
Flying Ipis (Manila, PHILIPPINES)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34587
Qrion (Sapporo, JAPAN)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36315
Maureen Choi Quartet (Madrid, SPAIN)
Genre: Jazz
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34730
The Wild Reeds (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre: Alternative
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36772
[Alexandros] (Tokyo, JAPAN)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35858
The Stargazer Lilies (Poconos, PA)
Genre: Minimalist , Avant-garde/Experimental
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35441
Pastel Ghost (Brooklyn, NY)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34836
Baby Shakes (New York, NY)
Genre: Punk Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36394
String Noise (New York, NY)
Genre: Avant / Experimental
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35864
Franceleslia Millien (New York, NY)
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36471
*FRIDAY MARCH 18 : JAPAN NITE*
Atomic Stooges (saka, JAPAN)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34945
Tempalay (Tokyo, JAPAN)
Genre: Pop Indie
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34178
RED BACTERIA VACUUM (Tokyo, JAPAN)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34779
*FRIDAY MARCH 18 : KOREA NIGHT II: SEOULSONIC*
Bye Bye Badman (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Indie, Dance
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36571
Guten Birds (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35911
WYM (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Pop , Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34658
HEO (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34657
Neon Bunny (Seoul, SOUTH KOREA)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35910
*FRIDAY MARCH 18 : TAIWAN BEATS*
Queensuitcase (Taipei, TAIWAN)
Genre: Rock
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34377
Aristophanes (Taipei, TAIWAN)
Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic, Soul
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34076
DJ RayRay (Taipei, TAIWAN)
Genre: DJ , Hip-Hop, Jazz Hip-Hop, Old School Funk, Disco and Electro
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35857
April Red (Taipei, TAIWAN)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS34184
*SATURDAY MARCH 19*
Abjects (London, UK-ENGLAND)
Genre: Punk
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS35884
Astronautica (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36268
EMUFUCKA (Tokyo, JAPAN)
Genre: Electronic
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS33822
Gingee feat DJ Ethos (Los Angeles, CA)
Genre: Electronic, World, DJ
http://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_MS36258