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The Austin 100: Jackie Mendoza

Evania Zhang
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Courtesy of the artist

Hometown: San Diego, California

Genre: Electro-Pop

Why We're Excited:Jackie Mendoza sings in the sunny, dreamy pop band Gingerlys, but her solo work indulges different sides of her persona. As heard in the iridescent "Islands," her own radiant bilingual pop pulsates playfully, conjuring images of sandy beaches and hot pavement.

SXSW Schedule:

  • March 14: The Sidewinder Inside (715 Red River St.)
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