Who were the best bands at SXSW this year? This time around we had writer Kristen Blanton on the ground in Austin, who valiantly braved the beautiful hot sun, took dozens for the team in beer, and fought the crowds to catch some unforgettable shows. Read all about her coverage in our SXSW features, and re-live or live vicariously with this special SXSW Highlights Edition mix. Then go get some sleep already. 

Tracklist:

Alt-J – “Something Good”

Allah Las – “Long Journey”

Smoke and Feathers – “She Sees Gold”

The Lonely Wild – “Buried in the Murder”

ON AN ON – “Cops”

Lianne La Havas – “Is Your Love Big Enough”

Hurray for the Riff Raff – “Lookout Mama”

The Weeks – “Slave to the South”

Shakey Graves – “Built to Roam”

Vacationer – “Trip”

Mac DeMarco – “Freaking Out the Neighborhood”

DIIV – “Wait”