17 Acts to Catch at South by Southwest ’17

In honor of this being the year 2017, South by Southwest is offering just over 1,700 acts on its lineup. Actually, that numerology is surely just a coincidence, but the sheer math of it all is deeply overwhelming for the hordes about to descend on Austin for the ever-enlarging music festival. Here’s a quick guide to some of the more promising top draws, from Wu-Tang Clan to Weezer.