Essynce
Thursday 21, Swan Dive
Smooth flowing rapper Essynce Hall has called Austin home for several years after living across the world. Short new track “Outta Sight Outta Mind” touches on staying true to your aspirations regardless of outside noise. She’ll perform as part of Shaad the Beast’s Beast Day event, which also features CHHK, Ryan Dove, SpaceGoonz, and more as additional acts.
Pradabagshawty
Sunday 24, Brushy Street Commons
Plugg/trap-blending MC Pradabagshawty continues to ascend within rap’s underground scene. The Atlanta-based 20-year-old released his first project of the year, 5 Problems, back in March after a three-tape 2025. Austin is the fifth stop on his first headlining tour.
Demi Lovato
Sunday 24, Moody Center
From her breakout performance in Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock to a subsequent music career spanning nearly two decades, Demi Lovato’s powerful voice and distinct candor have remained omnipresent in her work throughout the years. On her ninth album It’s Not That Deep, the Grapevine-raised artist deviates from her more recent rock offerings in favor of a fun-filled dance-pop romp fit to soundtrack a late night. This show will be Lovato’s first Austin tour stop since 2012.
This article appears in May 22 • 2026.
