Austin City Limits Weekend Two Day Two Recap

It was another sunny day with clear skies as guests entered Zilker Park. Day two of the festival began as people with cute outfits and smiling faces beamed. Here are all the artists Coog Radio covered for weekend two day two!

Nico Vega

At 1:25 pm, Nico Vega started the Miller Lite stage on a high note with their incredible energy. Lead vocalist Aja Volkmann’s powerful, raspy voice is truly unlike any other and drew festivalgoers in like moths to a flame. The indie rock band played some of their classics, including “Gravity,” “Beast” and their latest single, “Make It Out Alive.” During an interview with Nico Vega, an upcoming EP and some insight into the band were discussed. Look out for the interview soon!

Say She She

At 3:10 pm, Say She She continued to shred the Miller Lite stage. This disco-soul girl group’s harmonies blew the crowd away; their dance moves were contagious, and their energy made the whole experience feel so intimate. The group kept the crowd moving as they played some of their top tracks including “Prism,” “Forget Me Not” and “C’est Si Bon.”  The girl group has been known to speak openly on political topics and before performing “Norma” they had this to say:

“There’s a lot of crazy stuff happening right now. We have to make some decisions. To better our lives. To better the world. Our bodies are on the mind. Human rights is on the mind! We gotta make some decisions and we wrote a song about it. In it we say, our bodies our choice!”

BALTHVS

On Tito’s Stage at 3:05 pm, BALTHVS (ball-thus) brought a unique blend of musical genres onto the stage. Their performance was a fusion of psychedelic rock, new wave pop, and funk, all wrapped in a wave of groovy synths and electric guitars. With international influence radiating in their music, from Latin rhythms to African bass, the crowd danced in a sea of distorted guitars. Songs such as “Johanna’s Dream” and “Mango Season,” accompanied by a background screen of 60’s inspired psychedelic art, appealed to dream pop fans with a hint of indie rock.

The Beaches

At the bright and hot hour of 3:50 pm, The Beaches hit the T-Mobile stage to an excited crowd. Fresh off the Blame My Ex Tour, the all-female pop-rock group adored fans with their humorous banter. One line that made me laugh was “hottest time slot for the hottest chicks.” As they performed their last tour gig, they graced fans with songs such as “Blame Brett” and “Edge of the Earth.” With high, loud vocals and gritty guitar, the all-girl group appeals to pop-rock fans of bands such as The Regrettes.

Eyedress

The Los Angeles artist walked onto the American Express stage at 4:20 pm with his LA Dodgers hat and baggy jeans. A gritty guitar sound and smooth low vocals radiated through the hour set. The background screen had detailed visuals. Some visuals included Eyedress in claymation, while others had him in video game format, skating or fighting monsters. The visuals accompanied hit tracks such as “Romantic Lover,” “Something About You” and “Jealous.” He also promoted his new album Vampire In Beverly Hills and brought his four-year-old son on stage, a cute sentiment. Overall, eyedress is for fans of indie rock and new alternatives.

Wave To Earth

The energy at the IHG stage at 5:20 pm radiated with wave to earth’s set. As the saxophone player and the guitarist harmonized in tune, while the drums and bass added a nice kick. Hot of their new album and tour for play with earth! 0.03, the gracious vocals of the lead singer continue to spread harmonious joy. Performing tracks such as “seasons” and “love,” the Korean band is for fans of bedroom pop, R&B, soul and lovers of long guitar and saxophone solos.

Remi Wolf

At 5:10 pm, Remi Wolf drew in the biggest crowd of the day on the Miller Lite stage. With probably the most iconic voice of her generation, Remi Wolf left the crowd speechless. Remi always knows how to put on a show. Known for her unique stage presence, the singer did a cover of “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts, saying Cars is one of her favorite movies. The singer played some tracks off her latest album, Big Idea, including “Alone in Miami” and “Kangaroo,” as well as some of her oldies such as “Disco Man,” “Photo ID” and “Sexy Villain.” The singer also did an improvised song using a word an audience gave her.

Benson Boone

At 6:10 pm, heartthrob Benson Boone had all the girls melting in the audience. The singer mentioned his gaze can be a little intimidating as he tries to make you feel what he feels in the lyrics. The singer played some of his ballads including “Be Someone”, “Cry” and “There She Goes,” ending with “Beautiful Things.” Between flips off pianos, a truly impressive vocal range, and a hypnotizing stage presence, it’s no wonder the internet has called him a cross between Harry Styles and Freddy Mercury.

Renee Rapp

At 7:20 pm, Renee Rapp and the LGBTQIA+ community took over the T Mobile stage. With just one album, and of course, her role as Regina George in Meal Girls, the musical Renee Rapp has slowly risen to the top charts. Her Album Snow Angels is one big emotional rollercoaster showing Renee’s ability to belt out raw power. This singer’s lungs must be superhuman because she could be heard clear as day from across the park. The singer did a little intro before each track played, including “Poison Poison,” “Pretty Girls” and “Talk Too Much,” leaving the best for last, “Snow Angel.”

Dua Lipa

At 8:20 pm, Dua Lipa closed the American Express stage with the biggest crowd of the night, even with Pretty Lights across the park. With backup dancers, multilevel platforms, and spectacular choreography, Dua brought her all to ACL. The crowd was already in a celebratory mood after the Texas Longhorns won the Red River Shootout. Sporting a custom Longhorns Jersey, Dua mentioned several times that she is a huge fan of Austin and ACL, saying:

“See how loyal I am to you guys? That’s how much I love it here.”

The singer performed many of her best hits, including “Training Season,” “Levitating” and  “Don’t Start Now,” and left “Houdini” for last, complete with a synchronized fireworks show. As the night concluded, festival-goers walked back to their cars, reminiscing of the day’s events. Sunday is sure to bring a night to remember.