Im so rested, and my mind is so clear.

Now, hes got a new album,American Heart,on the way.

The evening kicked off with Duplexity, the duo of Beverly Hills siblings Savannah and Luke Judy.

Benson Boone at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase during SXSW held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on March 11, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

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(Luke rocked a Flying V.)

Were transsexual women, goddammit, saidjasmine.4.tas she took the stage.

Before performing the albums title track, she launched into a heartfelt, minutes-long speech.

She talked about coming out as trans and the community she found in Manchester.

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The violin-led song indeed felt something like a rather lovely morning.

Next up wasLaila!, a singer-rapper-producerwhos earned co-signs from Tyler, the Creator, among others.

Still in her teens,Laila!

(whos the daughter of Yaasin Bey, a.k.a.

At the Moody, flanked by a DJ, Laila!

She noted she was under the weather, but you wouldnt have known it.

Hannah Bahngthen came out and dived into moody, moving songs full of heartache and honest reflection.

Boone came out in typically dazzling attire: a sparking jumpsuit with matching vest and headband.

Boone is a classic showman: athletic, charismatic, possessed of a remarkable, high-octane voice.

After Beautiful Things, Boone thanked the crowd and waded into the throng to shake hands.