ARTISTS
Here, you can find information about the German acts featured at SXSW 2026.
Rock
© Marvin Machler
Agatha is Dead!
BerlinBerlin newcomers Agatha is Dead! released their EP “Order” on 10 Oct 2025 via Duchess Box Records. After sold-out tours in Germany and Vienna, 100k+ Spotify listeners and a sold-out Lido Berlin show, the SXSW-bound band drop a new single in March.
LABEL
Duchess Box Records
RELEASE
"Order"
CONTACT
Grant Box,
Email
LOOKING FOR
Synch agents, music supervisors, US booking agents, International Festival Bookers, internation press and radio.
SHOWSS at SXSW 2026:
FRIDAY March 13, 2026
12:00 am - 12:40 am
Low Down Lounge (presented by: SXSW)
MONDAY March 16, 2026
3:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export)
WEDNESDAY March 18, 2026
8:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Valhalla
Electronic
© Sven Marquardt
Anja Schneider SOUS – Berlin
BerlinBerlin-based musician Anja Schneider is a firmly established figure in the field of electronic music. As a DJ, producer, and label head, she has been a decisive force in shaping German and international house and techno culture since the 1990s.
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
SATURDAY March 14, 2026
12:00 am - 2:00 am
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: Berlin Partner)
Garage Rock
© Basil Koller
Bikini Beach
KonstanzIn 2026, Bikini Beach sound gloomier than ever. Guitarist Nils, bassist Charlotte and drummer Flip take us by the hand and pull us into the furthest corner of the rabbit hole. Wonderfully scratchy lo-fi sound with a pinch of surf and psychedelic.
LABEL
Velvet Bein
RELEASE
"Cursed (La Pochette Surprise)"
CONTACT
Friedhelm Hofmann,
Email
LOOKING FOR
Booking (US + world), Label (worldwide)
SHOWSS at SXSW 2026:
THURSDAY March 12, 2026
11:00 pm - 11:40 pm
Low Down Lounge (presented by: SXSW)
MONDAY March 16, 2026
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export )
TUESDAY March 17, 2026
9:40 pm - 10:10 pm
Valhalla (presented by: SXSW)
Electronic
© Amy Reiter
Fabian Krooss
BerlinFabian Krooss – a fearless genre-blender and dynamic storyteller through sound. Deeply rooted in Berlin’s vibrant scene, Fabian has taken his distinctive style from Fusion and Garbicz to the global stages of Mayan Warrior and MAXA, Shipwrecked in New Zealand or the Amores Experience in Oaxaca.
RELEASE
Only F* With Magic
CONTACT
Christopher Breuer,
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
THURSDAY March 12, 2026
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: Startup Germany)
Electronic
© Sandra Schwaiger
JOPLYN
BerlinJOPLYN is a Berlin-based electronic live act known for immersive, vocal-driven electronic live music between emotion and movement that’s traveled far beyond Berlin’s underground.
RELEASE
"WASSER"
CONTACT
Jo Joplyn,
Email
LOOKING FOR
Label Management, Brand Partnership, Sync/Music Supervisors, Gear Endorsement, Other Artists to Tour With, PR/Publicity Agency, Producer/Studio Engineer
SHOWSS at SXSW 2026:
THURSDAY March 12, 2026
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: Startup Germany)
SATURDAY March 14, 2026
10:30 pm - 12:00 am
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: Berlin Partner)
Pop/ Electronica
© Annika Weertz
KUOKO
Berlin/ HamburgKUOKO is an artist from Hamburg, Germany, known for her unmistakable voice and pop music shaped by electronic production. With millions of streams to her name, she brings brand new music to SXSW- expect a live set made to both dance and drift.
RELEASE
"Troubleshooter"
CONTACT
Jasmina My Thi Quach,
Email
LOOKING FOR
International booking, sync, publishing
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
MONDAY March 16, 2026
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export )
Dance / Electronic
© TopImage MedRes
Luca Eck
BerlinCrowned as “the future of techno” by Deutsche Welle, non-binary DJ and producer Luca Eck has captivated audiences worldwide with their eclectic sound, earning features on BBC Radio 1 and Arte Concert. In 2024, they released their sophomore EP, CONSUMED, and sold out their first-ever live show at Berlin’s Trauma Bar und Kino within 48 hours of its announcement.
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
SUNDAY March 15, 2026
11:00 pm - 1:00 am
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export )
Techhouse/ House
© Klaus Mellenthin
Martin Eyerer
BerlinMartin Eyerer Berlin-based DJ, producer & creative entrepreneur. Founder Kling Klong label (140+ releases). CEO Riversidestudios Berlin. Co-host Royal GS podcast (10k+ listeners/episode). SXSW 2026 confirmed.
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
SATURDAY March 14, 2026
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: Berlin Partner)
Dance/ Electronic Pop
© Sophie Kubinyi
Miss Bashful
BerlinMiss Bashful is a Mexico City–born, Texas-raised artist based in Berlin, known for her bold, high-energy club sound and unmistakable presence. Drawing from ghetto- tech influences while pushing toward a contemporary, fashion-forward edge, her music blends confidence, wit, and unapologetic self-expression. Balancing glamour with attitude, Miss Bashful operates at the intersection of underground club culture and luxury aesthetics.
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
SUNDAY March 15, 2026
9:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export )
Electro / Techno
Modeselektor
BerlinGernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary hardly need an introduction. Since the early 2000s, the East Berlin duo has evolved from local techno innovators into a globally established force.
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
MONDAY March 16, 2026
10:30 pm - 12:00 am
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export)
Singer-songwriter, dream pop
© Veli Furkan Günes
Nilipek.
BerlinNilipek. is a Berlin-based Turkish singer-songwriter whose delicate yet powerful sound has shaped the landscape of Turkish alternative music for the last decade. The singer-songwriter's performances blend delicate, breathy vocals with moments of raw
RELEASE
"Safe Coast (to be released at the end of February)"
CONTACT
Nil Ipek Kücükbaslar,
Email
LOOKING FOR
Management, booking (US)
SHOWSS at SXSW 2026:
FRIDAY March 13, 2026
11:00 pm - 11:40 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: European Union x German Music Export)
MONDAY March 16, 2026
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export)
WEDNESDAY March 18, 2026
10:00 pm - 10:40 pm
Central Presbyterian Church (presented by: SXSW)
Pop Post Punk Electronica Industrial
© Anna Breit
Rosa Anschütz
BerlinRosa Anschütz is a musician and sound artist whose practice merges composition, installation, and performance. Her sound blends the dark ambience of post-punk and cold wave with ethereal polyphony and synth-driven melodies.
LOOKING FOR
Booking Agent International, Management,Music Supervisor,
SHOWSS at SXSW 2026:
MONDAY March 16, 2026
9:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export )
TUESDAY March 17, 2026
10:20 pm - 10:50 pm
Central Presbyterian Church (presented by: SXSW)
Neo-psychedelic, post-punk, shoegaze
© Dan Trautwein
The Dharma Chain
BerlinThe Dharma Chain has become known for delivering distinctive and captivating live performances across Europe. The band is recognized for their ethereal and at times offensive guitars, reverb-soaked vocals, and industrial undercurrents.
SHOWSS at SXSW 2026:
FRIDAY March 13, 2026
10:00 pm - 10:40 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: European Union x German Music Export)
WEDNESDAY March 18, 2026
9:00 pm - 9:40 pm
Valhalla (presented by: SXSW)
Trap
shosharascal
Berlinshosharascal blends the American underground spirit with catchy hooks and a clear DIY approach. As both an artist and sought-after producer, he shapes a new sound that sits between edgy and accessible. His debut album online marks the beginning of a movement that thrives in the digital space – raw, modern, and full of momentum.
SHOWS at SXSW 2026:
SUNDAY March 15, 2026
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export)
Alternativ Hip Hop
© Jannik Dietz
t-low
Hamburgt-low’s SXSW performance represents a major opportunity to position him within the international music landscape while simultaneously strengthening his perception on a national level.
RELEASE
"Real Music Album"
LOOKING FOR
Showcases, Paneltalks, Interview, Podcast
SHOWSS at SXSW 2026:
FRIDAY March 13, 2026
1:00 am - 1:30 am
Marlow Bar (presented by: SXSW)
SUNDAY March 15, 2026
9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Global Stage @ Downright Austin Backyard (presented by: SXSW)
MONDAY March 16, 2026
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Speakeasy Music Lounge (presented by: German Music Export )