The Austin 100: Gracie and Rachel

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Genre: Chamber Pop

Why We're Excited: Gracie Coates sings ominously and plays violin, while Rachel Ruggles brightens the proceedings with softer, more buoyant piano parts. It's a particular sound — at once sunny and dark, sad and sweet, gentle and intense. In "Only a Child," Gracie and Rachel place lives of anxiety and conflict in simple, refreshing context.

SXSW Schedule:

• March 15: Stephen F's Bar (701 Congress Ave.)

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