iras

Leading the charge in independent artistry as the world’s most exciting creative society. #IRAS 👁️

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

The lineup is here.

Future of Indie returns to Austin as an official #SXSW showcase, bringing together a new class of independent artists stepping onto the SXSW stage as official showcasing artists.

RSVP: https://t.co/csM8SjGpTH

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

you know you shouldn’t answer that call
but you do anyway @Alexirishh

“2 AM” out now
https://t.co/Se6FvRKOHe

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

https://t.co/csM8SjFS49

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

TONIGHT in Austin 🔥

Future of Indie Official SXSW Showcase

📍 Taco N Maiz
🚪 Doors 7PM

Free RSVP below.
SXSW badges get priority access.

Come discover what’s next.

#SXSW #FutureOfIndie

[Matt Winn @itsmsaw]

13 years after starting IRAS, we’re still doing exactly what we set out to do: build real platforms for independent artists.

This weekend in Austin a new class of artists will step onto our stage as official SXSW showcasing acts.

Proud of the work. 🤌🏾🔥

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

@carlchery If you appreciate high level production married to lyricism, this album is a masterclass: https://t.co/KixeYkWhLZ

[Matt Winn @itsmsaw]

Nearly 15 years of showing up to SXSW as indies. Grateful to finally curate an official Future of Indie showcase and extend the opportunity to the next wave.

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

Artist Applications are now open for Future of Indie at #SXSW 2026.

We’re considering genre-bending indie artists with undeniable talent making their SXSW debut.

Applications close Friday, Feb. 7 at 11:59 PM CT.
🔗 https://t.co/UQ8OYof2oP

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

Future of Indie returns to SXSW 2026.
Official #SXSW Music showcase presented by IRAS Foundation.

Our award-nominated indie music showcase will be this year’s top destination to witness artists shaping and stepping into what’s next in music.

More soon.

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

IRAS earns 11 nominations at the 2026 Dallas Entertainment Awards. 🏆🔥
Proud of our artists, our catalog, and the year we executed together.

Thank you to everyone who voted and supported the work.

Voting ends Jan 28.

[Matt Winn @itsmsaw]

Being at our peak 12 years in is a reminder to keep going 🙌🏾🔥 Built and operated independently from Dallas, Texas

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

https://t.co/UQ8OYof2oP

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

The IRAS Annual Record for 2025 is now live.

It documents a year of releases, live work, and creative output across the IRAS ecosystem.

Dallas, TX.

[Matt Winn @itsmsaw]

Nights like these remind me why we build the Future of Indie. Ten of DFW’s strongest doing what they do best, showing why this city shapes some of the greatest to ever do it 🙏🏾 See you at SXSW ‘26. #DeepEllumBlockParty

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

This Saturday we bring the Future of Indie to the Deep Ellum Block Party. A curated lineup moving through R&B, alt-pop, rap, and the new wave carrying Dallas forward.
FREE to the public. All night at RBC.

[Dallas Observer @dallas_observer]

Raised in Cleburne, Irish shares her debut album during Halloween week, a re-imagining of Dallas nightlife through her perspective. https://t.co/ZQdV7gWQVy

[Matt Winn @itsmsaw]

Alex Irish album just debuted Top 20 on the @iTunes global and U.S. charts 😮‍💨🔥🔥 We having our way and the IRAS ladies are leading the charge #irasszn

[Matt Winn @itsmsaw]

The Future of Indie lives here https://t.co/eBbjix0CIt

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

From Dallas, With Love ❤️‍🔥
Alex Irish’s debut album just landed. Loud, unapologetic, and undeniable.
Out now everywhere.

https://t.co/6gLHMv1Diw

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

https://t.co/KlJmbr7yL7

[iras @IndieByIRAS]

From Dallas, With Love

The debut album by @alexirish arrives Thursday at midnight.

A psychedelic, hedonistic love letter to the city that raised her and scarred her.

Experience it first at MIDNIGHT IN DALLAS, Oct 29.

Free entry with iTunes purchase! 💌https://t.co/6gLHMv2b84