Nether Hour is an Austin-based band that blends Louisiana and Texas-style funk, blues, soul, and rock & roll. The band was formed during SXSW 2018 and has become a staple of the local music scene. Nether Hour has released several originals, including their 2023 studio album, Rattlesnake Gumbo.

The Louisiana Surf Department is a band, described as a swampedelic country rock group, based in Austin, Texas. They are known for blending laid-back coastal grooves with a distinctly Texan sound, creating a mix of chilled surf riffs and shimmer-bright songwriting.