We’re getting our hands dirty with some data science to identify the top 10 hottest rising indie bands playing SXSW music 2016. In the last episode, I revealed the top 5 bands, and here we are continuing the list with numbers 6 through 10.

All this week we are covering the chaos, the insanity, the fun that is SXSW. Be sure to follow along with us on Twitter, @ThisNewBand, and look out for interviews and exclusive content on the blog and on our podcast feed.

If you haven’t listened to the last episode (Episode 8), definitely stop right here and go listen to that first. I talk about the process of how I arrived at this ranking, which will help you understand everything better.

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In the episode:

6. KLOE - Teenage Craze

7. Lewis Del Mar - Loud(y)

8. Grace Mitchell - NoLo

9. Day Wave - Gone

10. Operators - Cold Light

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Additional music:

Intro song: Leyya - Superego

Transition: Prism Cloud - Someday

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Be sure to check out our SXSW Field Guide, an interactive web app where you can go and check out profiles on hundreds of our favorite showcasing artists.

Each band is tagged meticulously by rating, genre, the country they are from, and even if they have a male or female vocalist, and they are also tagged by our data metrics, Popularity and Heat, which I just explained. So, for example, you could search for Garage Rock bands from the USA with a female vocalist who have a really high heat, so they are growing really fast.

Check it out at sxsw.thisnewband.com.

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All the music that you heard in today’s episode is property of the respective artists and their labels, songwriters, and rights-holders. It’s definitely not ours, and it’s not yours either. We ask that if you like a band, to please support them by seeing them on tour, buying their music and merchandise, following them on their social media, and sharing their music with your friends.

We look at the numbers to figure out who are the top 10 hottest rising indie bands playing this year's SXSW music festival.

All this week we’ll be talking about #SXSW. It’s a crazy mega-festival which takes place in Austin, Texas every year. It kicks off this Wednesday, and it’s absolutely nuts… there’s over 2,000 bands playing this year, on more than 100 stages in the middle of the city’s downtown. They use literally every music venue, and really any bar or any place that has a stage where they can put a sound system. And there’s over half a million people attending.

It’s total chaos. There’s just so many bands, and so many options. And most of the bands are ones you’ve never heard of before. (That’s why it’s my favorite festival: it’s an opportunity to see incredible bands at a really really early stage, a lot of times before they are even big enough to tour.)

So we’ve got over 2,000 bands to choose from… how do we figure out which ones are the best ones to see? The ones that absolutely can’t be missed?

I show you how I solve this problem every year, and let you in on the process we use at ThisNewBand to find the best new up-and-coming artists.

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In the episode:

1. Basia Bulat - Infamous

2. DREAMERS - Wolves (You Got Me)

3. HAELOS - Separate Lives

4. Julien Baker - Everyone Does

5. Kita Alexander - Like You Want To

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Additional music:

Intro song: Soft Lit - You Up

Transition 1: BLAJK - French Class

Transition 2: White Reaper - Shiela

Transition 3: Together Pangea - My Head Is On Too Tight

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Also be sure to check out our SXSW Field Guide, an interactive web app where you can go and check out profiles on hundreds of our favorite showcasing artists.

Each band is tagged meticulously by rating, genre, the country they are from, and even if they have a male or female vocalist, and they are also tagged by our data metrics, Popularity and Heat, which I just explained. So, for example, you could search for Garage Rock bands from the USA with a female vocalist who have a really high heat, so they are growing really fast.

Check it out at sxsw.thisnewband.com.

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Follow us:

Twitter • Instagram • Facebook • SoundCloud • Blog • SXSW Field Guide App

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All the music that you heard in today’s episode is property of the respective artists and their labels, songwriters, and rights-holders. It’s definitely not ours, and it’s not yours either. We ask that if you like a band, to please support them by seeing them on tour, buying their music and merchandise, following them on their social media, and sharing their music with your friends.

In this episode, I sat down with Garrett Borns, the man behind the quickly rising glam rock-influenced band BØRNS. We talk about his debut album, 'Dopamine',

which comes out on Friday, October 16, along with his influences, 90's TV, fashion, and ghosts. He answers questions from our amazing

followers on Twitter. You’ll also hear new music from Sundara Karma, Sjowgren, Made Violent, The Districts, WATERS, Yukon Blonde, and Tenterhook.Read more about this episode and all the artists featured on it, as well as a full tracklist on ThisNewBand.com.Tracklist:Sundara Karma - FlameSjowgren - SeventeenMade Violent - Wasted DaysThe Districts - 4th And RoeblingBØRNS- Past Lives, Electric Love, & FoolWATERS - What’s RealYukon Blonde - Saturday NightTenterhook - What I LikeAll the music featured in today’s episode is property of the respective artists and their labels, songwriters, and rights-holders. It’s definitely not ours, and it’s not yours either. We ask that if you like a band, to please support them by seeing them on tour, buying their music and merchandise, following them on their social media, and sharing their music with your friends.

I want to introduce you to this amazing new band out of Los Angeles called WILD. The acoustic-heavy indie pop they make sounds almost tailor-made for a soundtrack to an indie film. I did a quick interview with them and talked about the writing and recording process of their brand new debut record, 'Wild', which came out on September 1, as well as how the band got started.

In this episode you hear their songs "Bonnie And Clyde", "Vagabond", "Back To You", and "For You".

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You can find their album 'Wild' in the following places:iTunes | Google Play | Amazon | Spotify

In this show, we talk to Liam McCormick, lead singer and bandleader of The Family Crest about how an idea turned into the collaborative family of over 300 classicaly-trained musicians that makes up the band. You’ll also hear amazing new music from Strand Of Oaks, Valise, Fickle Friends, Young Empires, Bully, Lola Marsh, and Jake Issac.Tracklist:Strand Of Oaks - Goshen ‘97Valise - DialogueFickle Friends - ParisYoung Empires - The GatesThe Family Crest - Beneath The BrineInterview with Liam McCormick of The Family CrestThe Family Crest - Love Don’t GoLola Marsh - SirensBully - TryingJake Issac - Waiting HereNext week, we’ve got an interview with Santa Monica, California indie rockers Cayucas. They just released a new record in June called ‘Dancing At The Blue Lagoon’ which we will be talking about, and who knows what else will happen. You’ll have to tune in and find out!All the music that you heard in today’s episode is property of the respective artists and their labels, songwriters, and rights-holders. It’s definitely not ours, and it’s not yours either. We ask that if you like a band, to please support them by seeing them on tour, buying their music and merchandise, following them on their social media, and sharing their music with your friends.

In this show, we sat down with Mickey Church, lead singer of psych pop-rock band White Arrows, and talked about their new album, overcoming extreme adversity, and crazy tour stories. You’ll also hear new music from Young Kato, Bleached, Boxed In, Springtime Carnivore, Racing Glaciers, Nihils, and HONNE.Find write-ups about all the bands featured on this episode, as well as links to their music and social media on our website: http://thisnewband.com/509/ Tracklist:Young Kato - Drink, Dance, PlayBleached - For The FeelBoxed In - MysterySpringtime Carnivore - Name On A MatchbookRacing Glaciers - First LightNihils - Help Our SoulsHONNE - The NightWhite Arrows - Can’t Stop NowInterview with White ArrowsWhite Arrows - We Can’t Ever DieNext week, we have an interview with Australian party rockers The Griswolds. We’re interviewing them when they come into town tomorrow and we asked their fans on Twitter to give us questions to ask them. These guys are crazy, so who knows what will happen, but we’ll do our best to get as many of them answered as possible!All the music that you heard in today’s episode is property of the respective artists and their labels, songwriters, and rights-holders. It’s definitely not ours, and it’s not yours either. We ask that if you like a band, to please support them by seeing them on tour, buying their music and merchandise, following them on their social media, and sharing their music with your friends.

In this show, you’ll find out what it’s like to go from playing guitar in your bedroom to being internet famous as we have an interview with 17-year-old singer-songwriter Jacob Whitesides, who has built up quite a huge following on social media, with around 3 million followers. You’ll hear all about his new EP, his crazy life, and practical advice for bands on how to build and engage your fan base. We’ve also got music from Northeast Party House, XYLO, Patternist, COIN, Young Brother, Olivver, Model Aeroplanes, Blackbear, Water Liars, and Bride & Groom.Find write-ups about all the bands featured on this episode, as well as links to their music and social media on our website: http://thisnewband.com/418/Tracklist:Northeast Party House - Sick Boy [1:01]XYLO - America [4:16]Patternist - Get You Out [8:59]COIN - Run [13:27]Young Brother - Kamikaze [17:50]Olivver The Kid - I Want It [21:43]Model Aeroplanes - Deep In The Pool [25:51]Blackbear - Weak When Ur Around [29:52]Jacob Whitesides - Not My Type At All [32:26]Interview with Jacob Whitesides [37:53-53:14]Jacob Whitesides - Rumors [53:07]Bonus 1. Water Liars - Let It Breathe [57:01]Bonus 2. Bride & Groom - Everything I Do [59:52]Next week, we have an interview with Mickey Church, the lead singer of psych pop group White Arrows. You'll hear about their newest album ‘In Bardo’, along with a crazy story about love on the road that will make your jaw drop.All the music that you heard in today’s episode is property of the respective artists and their labels, songwriters, and rights-holders. It’s definitely not ours, and it’s not yours either. We ask that if you like a band, to please support them by seeing them on tour, buying their music and merchandise, following them on their social media, and sharing their music with your friends.

This week, we’ve got a sweet interview with New York City rockers Chappo, along with amazing tracks from Pale Honey, White Reaper, Born Cages, RHODES, Wolf Alice, The Elwins, and Brown Shoe.Tracklist:Pale Honey - YouthWhite Reaper - Make Me Wanna DieBorn Cages - I Just Want The Truth, BabyRHODES - Turning Back AroundWolf Alice - LisbonThe Elwins - So Down LowBrown Shoe - ReservationsChappo - I Don’t Need The SunChappo - I’m Not Ready

This week we've got an interview with the tropically cool Vacationer, along with great new music from Dorsal Fins, Charlotte OC, Spring King, Jordan Klassen, Loon Lake, Baby Baby, and Cairobi. You can find a post about this episode, with links to all the tracks on our website, ThisNewBand.com.Tracklist:Dorsal Fins - Mind RenovationCharlotte OC - If My House Was BurningSpring King - MummaJordan Klassen - Firing SquadLoon Lake - Just NowBaby Baby - Keep On DancingCairobi - Perfect StrangersVacationer - The Wild LifeVacationer - In The Grass

This week you'll hear amazing tracks from Brave Shores, Mesita, The Cabana Kids, Golden Fable, Osca, Fort Frances and Tijuana Panthers, along with an exclusive interview with the amazing LA garage rockers Together Pangea.Tracklist & Links:1. Brave Shores - Never Come DownBuy on iTunestwitter.com/braveshoresfacebook.com/BraveShoressoundcloud.com/brave-shoresinstagram.com/braveshoresbraveshores.com2. Mesita - Hostilessoundcloud.com/mesitafacebook.com/mesitamusic3. The Cabana Kids - You & Metwitter.com/TheCabanaKidsfacebook.com/TheCabanaKidsinstagram.com/TheCabanaKids4. Golden Fable - Southern ClimesBuy on Bandcamptwitter.com/goldenfablefacebook.com/goldenfableyoutube.com/user/GoldenFableBandgoldenfable.comgoldenfable.tumblr.com/5. Osca - SmokeBuy on Bandcamptwitter.com/weareoscafacebook.com/weareoscainstagram.com/weareosca6. Fort Frances - These Are The Mountains MovingBuy 'No One Needs To Know Our Name' on iTunestwitter.com/thefortfrancesinstagram.com/fortfrancesyoutube.com/user/thefortfrancesfortfrancesmusic.com7. Tijuana Panthers - Cherry StreetBuy ittwitter.com/TijuanaPanthersfacebook.com/tjpantherstijuanapanthers.com8. Together Pangea - Offer9. Together Pangea Interview10. Together Pangea - BadillacBuy 'Badillac'twitter.com/togetherpangeafacebook.com/togetherpangeayoutube.com/user/togetherpangeatogetherpangea.tumblr.comtogetherpangea.comThisNewBand Links:twitter.com/ThisNewBandfacebook.com/ThisNewBandinstagram.com/ThisNewBandsoundcloud.com/ThisNewBandBlog