2025: FRIENDSHIP IS BEAUTIFUL | UNOFFICIAL SXSW 2025

11 BANDS / 6 HOURS / 3 CURATORS / 2 STAGES / 1NCE IN a LIFETIME / 0 DOLLARS

Howdy Gals x MakeOutMusic x DRUNKLUCK brought the best kind of math with our free & unofficial “FRIENDSHIP IS BEAUTIFUL” showcase at one of Austin’s favorite establishments, Cheer Up Charlie’s, on March 12, 2025.

With a lineup of artists carefully selected from 600+ submissions, this showcase was a celebration of INDEPENDENT MUSIC in all of its glory. We loved to CELEBRATE with you - yes, you - the music lover - yes, you - the music discoverer - yes, you - the sharer of excellent music you hear with all of your friends.

Lineup Below.

OUTDOORS (!) / INDOORS (#)
12:30 - 1:00 | Terraplana (BR) | !
1:00 - 1:30 | untitled (halo) (LA) | #
1:30 -2:00 | Shallowater (TX) | !
2:00 - 2:30 | Madame Gandhi (LA) | #
2:30 - 3:00 | Deloyd (FL) | !
3:00 - 3:30 | Dead Gowns | #
3:30 - 4:00 | La Securite (MTL) | !
4:00 - 4:30 | Youbet (NYC) | #
4:30 - 5:00 | YHWN Nailgun (NYC)
5:00 - 5:30 | Dutch Interior | #
5:30 - 6:00 | Radio Free Alice (AUS) | !