Wow! We got almost twice as many submissions this year as we did last year. Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word and give bands a chance to have their music heard by critics all over the country. After tallying the votes for the Open Submissions stage of our Austin Year End Poll, it’s time to release the results.
Please note that no editor was allowed to vote for bands in their own scene. The editors that voted on the Austin scene were: Q.D. Tran (Deli Philadelphia), Jordannah Elizabeth (Deli San Francisco), and Paolo De Gregorio (Deli NYC, Editor-In-Chief).
Acts advancing to our Readers/Fans Poll with a ranking above 6.5:
1. Criminal Birds (Indie Rock) – 7.3
2. Emily Wolfe (Songwriters) – 7.2
3. The Vliets (Psych Rock) – 7.2
4. Growl (Indie Pop/Rock) – 7
5. Hikes (Folk Pop) – 6.8
6. Danny Malone (Songwriters) – 6.8
7. Language Room (Alt Rock) – 6.6
8. Foe Destroyer (Garage Pop/Rock) – 6.6
9. Milezo (Psych Pop/Rock) – 6.6
Honorable Mentions (ranked above 6.0):
Calliope Musicals (Psych Pop/Rock) – 6.3
Lake Lady and the Mountain Man (Soul/Indie Pop) – 6.3
Paula Maya (World Music) – 6.3
Anya (Hip Hop) – 6.2
Total submissions from the Austin Scene: 43
WHAT’S NEXT: These results end the first phase of the poll. In the next few days we’ll unveil the artists nominated by our local jurors (mostly venue promoters and other industry people who know the Austin scene insode out), and we’ll let our readers and writers influence the poll with their vote.
Thanks to all the acts who submitted to us. Our open submissions pool was truly a celebration of the diversity and richness of Austin’s talent. Keep creating, keep supporting and stay tuned for your chance to vote!
The Deli Staff