(AUSTIN, TEXAS – March 11, 2026; source: Juice Consulting) – As the world descends upon Austin, Texas this week, SPIN Magazine and Tipify are proud announce the official artist lineup for their Road to Austin Live Showcase taking place this Friday, March 13 in the heart of downtown Austin at Courtyard ATX. Featuring 14 emerging and independent acts who were selected and curated by SPIN, the showcase will feature artists including American Vanity, Belle Blue, Buddy Red, DAIISTAR, Flight By Nothing, Kids That Fly, Lindsay Beaver, Jim Evans, Moving Panoramas, Quentin, Smooth Nature, Stella Prince, SUM SUN and Turbo Goth. These rising artists will take to the stage to compete in back-to-back sets throughout the day going late into the evening. Doors open at 2 p.m., music kicks off at 2:30 p.m. and goes all til 2 a.m. The showcase is free and open to the public – because the future of music should be accessible, loud, and packed wall-to-wall with people who love it. Fans can RSVP now to lock in their spot.
Built around genuine music discovery – not hype cycles – the Road to Austin Live Showcase puts the spotlight on artists who are right on the edge of their breakout moment. Each performer is hand-selected from the Road to Austin program, giving fans a front-row look at what’s next in music. For more on SPIN and Tipify’s partnership and how that came to be, see here.
In addition to the live performances, the showcase will feature a Tipify x SPIN Lounge, a dedicated hangout space where SPIN Magazine will host on-site artist interviews, capture behind-the-scenes content, and spotlight special moments throughout the night – bringing fans closer to the artists and the stories shaping the next wave of music culture.
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About SPIN Magazine:
SPIN is one of the most recognizable names in music and pop culture. In early 2020, SPIN launched a new generation of the legendary media group, putting the brand back where it belongs — at the center of the zeitgeist.
SPIN’s digital covers have featured some of today’s biggest stars, including Noah Kahan, Demi Lovato, The Black Keys, YungBlud, Machine Gun Kelly, Rüfüs Du Sol, Jack Harlow, Denzel Curry, Run the Jewels, and Kehlani, coupled with probing journalism and in-depth interviews, hit series 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without, A Day In the Life Of, and Artist x Artist, as well as original videos. The company launched SPIN IMPACT, a platform that harnesses the music industry’s most powerful voices to raise awareness and take action around some of society’s most pressing issues.
SPIN has also brought its legendary music brand to merchandise, joining forces with Life Clothing to release a series of T-shirt designs at Urban Outfitters. A powerhouse in the media world, SPIN launched in Japan, as well as partnered with Amazon for a music free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel exclusively on Amazon Freevee. In 2023, the company launched SPIN
Labs, an incubator for music tech startups that is designed to help artists thrive in the quickly-changing music technology space. To learn more about SPIN Magazine, please see here. For the latest national music news, follow SPIN on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter (X), and YouTube.
About Tipify:
Tipify is a platform that empowers fans to directly support the artists they love and helps emerging musicians get discovered in a crowded digital landscape. What started as a simple tool for tipping artists has evolved into a broader movement centered on transparency, equity, and the power of community in music.
Tipify connects fans and artists through meaningful engagement, spotlight rising talent overlooked by traditional algorithms, and provides artists with tools to grow their audience and income on their own terms.
Their mission is to democratize the music industry by putting fans in the driver’s seat and giving artists a direct path to recognition and reward. Tipify is built for fans. Powered by artists. Inspired by the music. To learn more, see here.
