Phranchyze (Fri., 12:10pm, Blue stage)
This battle-tested MC has confidence and character as dictated by his aliases: “The Black Larry Bird” and “Phranye West.”
Spray Paint (Fri., 12:20pm, Black stage)
Angular, bassless trio brewing highly caffeinated post-punk.
The Impossibles (Fri., 4:05pm, Black stage)
Nineties ska and power-pop, the Imps recorded for trendsetters Fueled by Ramen and reunited last year after a decade apart.
Bill Callahan (Fri., 7:30pm, Yellow stage)
The introverted bard, formerly Smog, now crafts his career’s most delicate and intelligent work, including newbie Dream River.
LNS Crew (Sat., 11:55am, Blue Stage)
Unequivocally badass crew of Austin rappers and producers: Cory Kendrix, Tank, Kydd, Deezie Brown, and DJ Charlie.
Frank Smith (Sat., noon, Orange stage)
Nineties rock captained by talented songwriter Aaron Sinclair, not
Frank Smith.
Roger Sellers (Sat., 12:45pm, Blue stage)
DJ and multi-instrumentalist who crafts dense, ambient electronica with a head-bobbing, indie-pop element.
Ola Podrida (Sat., 12:50pm, Orange stage)
Soundtrack maestro David Wingo’s indie-rock band cranks up the volume on latest release Ghosts Go Blind.
Wild Child (Sun., 6:25pm, Yellow stage)
War-painted folk-poppers capitalize on the adorable interplay of baritone uker Alexander Beggins and fiddler Kelsey Wilson.
Daniel Johnston (Sun., 7:35pm, Yellow stage)
Much-loved Texan, whose struggles with bipolar disorder and the “Hi, How Are You” mural overshadow his beautiful pop.
This article appears in November 8 • 2013.