ACL 2026: LP

Friday at 3:30pm. From Google AI:

LP, born Laura Pergolizzi, is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and androgynous style. Her heartfelt lyrics explore past, present, and future relationships. LP has released seven albums and three EPs, and her major label debut, Forever for Now, featured the hit “Into the Wild”. Her 2016 album Lost on You included the international hit title track, which achieved Diamond status in France and Mexico. 

Despite being around for years I'm drawing a blank on her. Refresh my memory if I'm forgetting something.  She played ACL in 2012 but I didn't write about her. She has also played Stubb's multiple times. Not my wheelhouse I guess.

Here's "Into the Wild".  

Here's "Lost on You".

This is her latest release. Chill beats.

ACL 2026: Marlon Funaki

Friday at 3:30pm on the Beatbox stage (other side of Barton Springs Rd.).  We saw him at Luck Reunion in 2025.  (See preview here.) I liked him.  Great show. I think his parents were near us.  

Here he is live on Audiotree Live.

This is his latest release.  Nice. Probably my first choice.

ACL 2026: Izzy Escobar

 Friday at 3:30pm on the BMI stage.  Some excerpts from this bio:

Izzy Escobar is a songwriter and artist from Massachusetts...With classical roots in violin and a passion for piano...Influenced by her Cuban and Italian heritage.

According to this interview her father is from Cuba.  She says:

I look back at all my favourite older jazz records, and I love Sarah Vaughan, Carole King, Julie London, Norah Jones. I still really gravitate towards those piano-heavy songs, years later.

She's on Interscope Records.

"Vendetta" has an Amy Winehouse feel. 

So does "Hate to Be the One". It was written by Diane Warren.  That's some serious backing.

This is her latest single. I don't think she'll be playing the BMI stage for long.

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.