ACL 2026: Bo Staloch

 Friday at 3:15pm on the Tito's stage.  According to this bio:

Born and raised in Austin TX, Bo Staloch is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter based in Nashville. Through the release of his debut single ‘Springtime Red Tulips’, he has gained the attention of many, including some of his biggest idols and inspirations. Bo has a very unique sound that blends the worlds of Americana, Country, Folk, and Pop.

According to this interview his EP was "crafted and completed alongside producer Andrew Wells (Ellie Goulding, Halsey) at the legendary Laurel Canyon in the Hollywood Hills of LA."

He's signed to Capitol Records.  He hasn't released a full album yet, just singles after releasing the EP.

He seems to be touring all over the U.S. and Europe and hasn't played many Austin shows.

"Masks" is his latest single. 

"Your Eyes Tell Stories" is a nice mellow tune. 

"Born To" is good. 

"Santa Fe" is a catchy tune. 

Here is a full live performance on Audiotree Live.

This was his debut single.

ACL 2026: Paris Paloma

 Friday at 3:15pm.  From this article:

Sitting in the lineage of the likes of Florence + The Machine and AURORA, the British singer-songwriter is not one to shy away in her music. She rose to prominence in the past few years with her dark-pop-indie-folk musings, all woven with a candor that is both personal and universal.

She has released one album and has another coming out September 4th.  She has opened for Florence + the Machine and Stevie Nicks.  Not bad.

"Steam the Flow" is off her upcoming album.

"Good Boy" has an intro from Emma Thompson.

This is her breakout song live.  They know all the words.  Pretty cool.

ACL 2026: CMAT

 Friday at 2:45pm.  According to Google AI:

CMAT is the stage name of Irish singer-songwriter Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known for her radio-friendly pop with a country influence. Her music blends alternative, indie, country, and pop to create humorous and honest tunes. Born in North Dublin in 1996, CMAT grew up listening to contemporary pop and classic country, and started making music at age 17. She first gained attention as part of the Manchester-based duo Bad Sea, formed with a bandmate she met on Tinder. 

Wikipedia says:

CMAT has been noted for her large fanbase among Irish LGBTQ+ people. She once said that "I'm making music for the girls and the gays, and that's it."

She has released 3 albums and they all went to #1 in Ireland. 

"When A Good Man Cries" has a country influence.

I like both "Running/Planning" and "Stay for Something".

This is her most streamed song. It's good.

 

ACL 2026: New Constellations

 Friday at 2:30pm.  According to Wikipedia:

New Constellations is an American dream pop and synthwave duo based out of Portland, Oregon...New Constellations was founded by childhood friends Harlee Case and Josh Smith. 

"Hesitate" is a collaboration with Bayonne. Maybe he'll join them on stage.

"Sun Chasing the Rain" is them live.  Chill tunes to begin the festival.

This is their breakout hit. 80s-era Berlin sound.  I like it.

 

ACL 2026: Elijah Delgado

Friday at 2pm. This Austin musician has been playing a lot around town (Blues on the Green, 04 Center, CBoy's, Zilker Botanical Garden, Bullock Museum) but we've yet to see him.  

"You and I" is getting rotation on KUTX.

Most of his songs are pretty mellow. "Read the Room" is a little more uptempo. 

This is good.