Quiz: Which ACL acts to see based on your music taste

With Austin City Limits bringing over 100 artists to Zilker Park, festivalgoers should make the most of their experience by seeing as many performances as possible. For attendees looking to explore more bands or finalize a festival itinerary, The Daily Texan created this quiz as a starting point for navigating this year’s lineup.

 

  1. Which headliner’s music do you enjoy the most?
    1. Wallows
    2. Red Hot Chili Peppers
    3. SZA
    4. Lil Nas X
  2. Pick another artist whose genre best aligns with your music taste:
    1. Conan Gray
    2. Paramore
    3. Omar Apollo
    4. 6LACK
  3. What element are you most drawn to?
    1. Earth
    2. Fire
    3. Water
    4. Air
  4. What does your ideal weekend look like?
    1. Reading a book out where the sun shines, drifting away from reality
    2. Exploring old music and record stores, catching a glimpse of Austin’s live music scene
    3. Staying at home, watching TV in a cozy, dimly lit room
    4. Hanging out with friends, singing songs on full blast during a late-night drive
  5. Choose among these Spotify-curated playlists:
    1. “Barefoot in the Park” — featuring The Japanese House, Hippo Campus and boy pablo
    2. “omw from the pit” — featuring artists like COIN, Arctic Monkeys and PVRIS
    3. “late night vibes” — featuring artists like Daniela Andrade, Orion Sun and Mahalia
    4. “Feelin’ Myself” — featuring artists like Flo Milli, Saweetie and 21 Savage
  6. How do you name your own playlists?
    1. I follow a theme and use quotes, lyrics or a pretty string of words
    2. I don’t think too much about playlist names and just use more literal words like “studying” and “workout”
    3. I choose one word that encapsulates the feeling of a playlist
    4. “Vibes”
  7. Choose a drink:
    1. Mellow and smooth matcha latte
    2. Bold cold brew with salted caramel cream
    3. Warm, comforting chai latte
    4. Flavorful espresso splashed with oat milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon
  8. Pick a series of 2021 ACL performers you wish were in this year’s lineup:
    1. Phoebe Bridgers, The Backseat Lovers and Gracie Abrams
    2. Dayglow, Bleachers and Greta Van Fleet
    3. Black Pumas, Erykah Badu and Jon Batiste
    4. Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Tyler, The Creator

 

Results:

 

Mostly A’s: You prefer cinematic songs that keep you grounded, sifting through indie and alternative styles.


 

Recommended Artists: girlhouse, Good Looks, Isaac Dunbar, Izzy Heltai, Luna Luna, Michigander, Samia, The War On Drugs, Twen, Wilderado

 

Mostly B’s: You enjoy screaming the lyrics to rock ‘n’ roll bangers and jamming out to gentler subgenres.

Recommended Artists: Dehd, Eric Tessmer, Charlotte Sands, Darkbird, Flora & Fawna, Goose, Sarah and The Sundays, Sloppy Jane, Spoon, The Front Bottoms

Mostly C’s: You gravitate toward R&B and soul with a velvety groove, as well as slower tempos for lazy mornings.

Recommended Artists: Arlo Parks, Cory Henry, Danielle Ponder, Genesis Owusu, Katzù Oso, L’Impératrice, NEIL FRANCES, Sabrina Claudio, Southern Avenue, THEBROSFRESH

Mostly D’s: Your music taste generally stays upbeat, falling in between hip-hop and experimental pop genres.Recommended Artists: Ben Reilly, Dro Kenji, J Soulja, Larry June, Lilyisthatyou, Magdalena Bay, Mama Duke, Primo the Alien, Princess Nokia, Teezo Touchdown