Hometown: Manchester, England
Genre: Dream Pop
Why We're Excited: Songwriters Heather Baron-Gracie and Ciara Doran love to mix elements of '80s pop into their dreamy, sparkling sound, but Pale Waves' songs feel remarkably fresh — in part because great hooks are great hooks, regardless of the era that inspired them. "Heavenly" is as gorgeous as it is infectious, which is saying something.
SXSW Schedule:
- March 13: Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd.)
- March 14: Empire Control Room (606 E. 7th St.)
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