Woke-up Call: ACL Fest Day 3 Picks from Your Favorite Angry Liberal

Alright, fellow sun-scorched and sleep-deprived liberals, it's day three of ACL Fest. We're still here, still pissed off, and still ready to rage (responsibly, of course). Here's your hourly breakdown of who to see on Sunday.

Who to Woke-up to on Sunday at ACL Fest

MARS SALAZAR'S PICKS (Because even liberals love a good boy band)

1:30 p.m. West 22nd (Tito’s): Want to hear the future of UT Austin's West Campus? Check out West-22nd, the fledgling student band making waves with their fresh-faced, boy band indie rock. Because who doesn't love a good boy band, amirite?

2:45 p.m. Flipturn (American Express): Flipturn is like if The Lumineers and 2010’s indie rock had a lovechild. Powerhouse vocalist Dillon Basse will make you feel things you didn't know you could feel. Plus, they have an Audiotree Live session. mic drop

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4:25 p.m. Orville Peck (Honda): South African country musician Orville Peck keeps their face hidden, luchador style. They recently released a cover of Ned Sublette’s queer anthem “Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other” with Willie Nelson. I mean, can you get more woke than that?

5:45 p.m. Kevin Abstract (IHG): Born in Corpus Christi, Clifford Ian Simpson a.k.a. Kevin Abstract is a rapper and founding member of the acclaimed rap collective BROCKHAMPTON. He's also a consultant on HBO’s “Euphoria” and released his fourth studio album “Blanket” in 2023. Woke points for diversity and representation.

6:45 p.m. Chappell Roan (American Express): Obviously. Chappell Roan is the rising star of the moment. She's gone viral many times over, and her “HOT TO GO!” dance is sweeping social media. Let's just hope her onstage outfit is as woke as her music.

8:45 p.m. Tyler, the Creator (American Express): Tyler, the Creator is a bona fide entertainment mogul. He's founded his own clothing brand, starred in his own TV show, created his own rap ensemble and record label, and is about to make his silver screen debut. Oh yeah—and he also makes music. His transformation from teen provocateur to creator of complex love songs is one of the most fascinating stories in modern music history. Bow down, patriarchy.

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RAMON RAMIREZ'S PICKS (For when you're feeling extra woke and emo)

3:25 p.m. Vlad Holiday (BMI): Veteran New York songwriter and former singer of indie band Born Cages, Vlad Holiday is thriving in solo mode. His new single “I Don’t Wanna Party Anymore” features former ACL headliner, Kacey Musgraves. Because sometimes, even liberals don't wanna party anymore.

3:45 p.m. Bakar (T-Mobile): London singer Bakar's “Right Here, For Now” is snappy, romantic, fuzzy garage rock perfection. Let's go watch him respond to the buzz and hopefully play some more woke bops.

5:45 p.m. That Mexican OT (T-Mobile): Let’s hear it for 25-year-old rapper Virgil René Gazca, aka That Mexican OT. He's not just a character in a cowboy hat and grill—he's a tongue-twisting rapper who can go bar-for-bar with most Houston legends. Representation matters, y'all.

6:45 p.m. Chappell Roan (American Express): See above. But also, people on the internet are mad at her for not endorsing a presidential candidate. I mean, can't a girl just live and make woke bops?

8:25 p.m. Sturgill Simpson (Honda): Outlaw country singer Sturgill Simpson is vocal and thorny, and we love him for it. Like when he emailed a New York Times reporter to diss a more commercially successful colleague. You tell 'em, Sturgill.

DEBORAH SENGUPTA STITH'S PICKS (For when you're feeling woke and worldly)

1:15 p.m. Empress Of (American Express): Honduran American singer-songwriter Lorely Rodriguez uses glitchy electronic grooves, ethereal vocals in English and Spanish, and singalong hooks to build a poignant meditation on messy love. We stan a woke queen.

2:45 p.m. Glass Beams (Tito’s): The mysterious trio plays a shimmery mesh of Eastern sounds and desert psychedelia. Because who doesn't love a good cultural fusion?

3:45 p.m. Myles Smith (IHG): British pop breakout Myles Smith just landed a gig opening for Ed Sheeran. His hit single “Stargazing” has that “about to be on all your friends’ wedding playlists” quality. Wedding playlists can be woke too, okay?

7:25 p.m. Kehlani (Miller Lite): Poor Kehlani. Somehow stranded on the wrong side of the field as an opener for Sturgill Simpson, while her natural fanbase gets “HOT TO GO” before Tyler’s set. But if you prefer the heat of simmering soul pop, you will probably have plenty of room for an “After Hours” get down with your boo. Because love is love, y'all.

8:45 p.m. Tyler, the Creator (American Express): See above. Tyler's transformation from teen provocateur to creator of complex love songs is one of the most fascinating stories in modern music history. We love a good redemption arc.

Stay woke, stay hydrated, and rage responsibly, comrades. Until next year. ✊🏽