New York’s Del Water Gap is part of a new wave of indie-pop artists blurring the lines between confessional songwriting and glossy, synth-driven production. With breakout tracks like “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat” and “All We Ever Do Is Talk,” he’s built momentum across streaming platforms, establishing himself as one of indie’s most compelling and emotionally candid voices.

Del Water Gap brought his Chasing the Chimera World Tour to Austin’s Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, continuing a sprawling global run in support of his third studio album. The New York indie-pop artist, known for his introspective songwriting and breakout track “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat,” delivered a set that blended tender confessionals with euphoric hooks, marking a new era for the project as it heads through major North American and European cities.