Minnesota-based group Hippo Campus made their second SXSW appearance this year, fresh off the release of their debut album, Landmark, on Feb. 24. Jake (vocals/guitar), Nathan (vocals/guitar), Whistler (drums/vocals) and Zach (bass) met at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists and began playing together as a band in 2013. I was able to attend a performance at The Blackheart on March 16 and at the Radio Day Stage in the convention center on March 17. These shows cemented my opinion that this is a group that has absolutely perfected their live show. After a full U.S. tour, the band will be returning to Madison on April 8 at the Majestic Theatre. –Morgan Winston