The Best of SXSW

The 10 artists that rocked the festival

BY: PROVOKR Staff

1

Best New Pop Group: Lukas Graham

Although they're already a sensation in Europe, the Danish band—featuring 27-year-old frontman Lukas Graham Forchammer and his childhood friends—just released their first album in the US, where they're currently on tour.

2

Best Alternative Band: Dilly Dally

3

Best Rapper: Little Simz

The North London native doesn't actually liked to be classified as a rapper. “I’m not a UK female MC. I’m an artist. I’m a musician. I’m not someone you can put in a box,” she told Wired. Still, the 22-year-old's rhyming and performance skills have earned the respect of such luminaries as Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z.

4

Coolest Duo: The Kills

5

New Boy-Crush: Ben Gregory of Blaenavon

Despite being just 20-years-old, the lead singer and guitarist of the British trio exhibits the kind of swaggering stage presence that is the hallmark of every rock legend. Gregory also recently landed the gig as the new face of Burberry.

6

Sexiest Singer: Kehlani

The 20 year-old R&B singer-songwriter went from being a contestant on America's Got Talent to nabbing a Grammy nomination for her 2015 album You Should Be Here.

7

Most Provocative Performer: Peaches

8

Best R&B Groove: Gallant

9

Best Hip Hop Performer: Domo Genesis

The LA rapper—who used to be a member of the group Odd Future—just released his first solo LP, Genesis, which features performances from Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Anderson .Paak and Tyler, The Creator.

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Best Surprise Performer: Drake