My favorite band on the south by southwest showcase would be The Rising Sound. They have a nice, original sound. The upbeat tempo that they use has an ability to keep my head moving. The catchy chorus is a great addition to any song, it keeps the song in my memory. Their song, "In Space" has that "it" song, like it could be on iTunes top 100 any day now. It also has that 90's west coast kind of vibe. The Rising Sound holds an interesting musical content and instrumental sound to them. They are the best band out of the south by southwest line up in my opinion. They appeal to my musical preferences. The Rising Sound is a band that I would listen to on an average day on my iPod. Great band overall.