at-at, 40split, Adware, AFFIRM, Aircrax, BAD JUUJU, Brianna Paon, Clearcast, Club Turtle, Curb Alert, DJ DEADNAME, DJ Tips, HappyFeet, jcore, jmo corleone, ZZ (4), Justice Park, Yuzu, griffo, lil laozi, Mariposa, Milli Meng, Moonpie, namastrange, New Nostalgia, nonsuit, likeholywine, Obstac, Parking Structure, pijeon, Proper Question, Pulse Finder, Riflefeet, RITCHRD, Skiis, suade (US), subfeels, Tomu DJ, MILANA, Vertigo, Wonja, Zero Idea

Top ~20% of the index (after Must See). Either a mid-size touring act in a great room, or a rising act at a flagship venue, or a top-tier artist in a smaller venue. Reliable quality, with a clear reason it caught our ranker's attention.