In a whirl, they were off, leaving the crowd pumped for more.

Good thing NSQK had a ton of energy.

Wearing dark sunglasses and a muscle tee, NSQK bounced across the stage, activating the crowd.

Ivan Cornejo at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase during SXSW held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on March 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Cornejo at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase on Thursday nightSamantha Tellez for Rolling Stone

You guys excited for Ivan?

he asked the crowd at one point.

The response was so enthusiastic, you could almost feel the walls shake.

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Lorén Aldarondo ofChuwiSamantha Tellez for Rolling Stone

By then, the theater had filled up with even more fans.

When Cornejo walked onto the stage, the mood had been set.

The intention was clear: Everyone was about to process some deeply felt emotion.

All you guys at the top, how are you doing?

he asked them, a slow grin spreading across his face.

It didnt matter what part of the set list he was on, though.

Theyre very, very passionate.

At the Moody Theater, they all proved him right.