It's that time of year again! October is almost upon us which means that so is the Austin City Limits Music Festival and all of its glory.

That's right people--it's time to whip out the high-waisted shorts, buy a plethora of flash tats and lace up your converse for a music-filled three days in Austin's magical land of Zilker Park. So brace yourself for a newsfeed full of newly discovered hipsters and a million loud Snapchat videos of concerts that you totally care about and want to see. Oh yes, this is all coming soon.

In all seriousness, though, the lineup for this year's show has been much criticized and talked about. Many people were disappointed upon the lineup's release after 2015 where the festival was simply stacked.

But the bottom line is, there is some truly amazing talent gracing us with their presence this year. From grungy alternative sets to Zef rap all-stars to singer-songwriter geniuses, there is an artist to satisfy everyone at ACL 2016. So whether you've been going for years or it's your first time at the festival, here are 10 artists that are an absolute must at this year's event.

1. Die Antwoord (Friday, both weekends) This one-of-a-kind duo from South Africa is going to blow your freakin' mind. With a style that is impossible to replicate, Die Antwoord is sure to put on a show that you will never forget. Their style of music which they call "Zef" presents a kickass sound that will make their performance absolutely unforgettable.

https://www.youtube.com/

2. Cold War Kids (Friday, both weekends) The Cold War Kids are exactly what you want out of ACL. Lead by Nathan Willis and his distinct vocals, this rock band from Long Beach, California has a plethora of tracks that are sure to make them a festival favorite this year.

http://nerdist.com/nerdist-podcast-cold-war-kids/

3. St. Lucia (Friday, weekend 1 only) St. Lucia is a Brooklyn-based group with a sound that is not only incredibly individual, but undeniably catchy. The five member band's upbeat anthems will no doubt make the show fun for all in attendance.

http://www.wral.com/st-lucia-to-headline-rock-n-ro...

4. Flume (Friday, both weekends) If you don't know why Flume is a must-see at this year's festival, then I think you are beyond my help. Do. not. miss. Flume.

http://inthemix.junkee.com/the-definitive-review-o...

5. Kygo (Saturday, both weekends) Kygo brings an interesting sound to this year's lineup. His techno beats mixed with killer vocals will make his night-time slot on the giant Honda stage a badass concert, to say the least.

http://weraveyou.com/2016/04/24/release-dates-and-...

6. Two Door Cinema Club (Saturday, both weekends) Two Door Cinema club is made up of three guys from Northern Ireland who have produced musical gold since their debut album dropped in 2010. A unique sound paired with smart, relatable lyrics have made this a popular band to many. Their show will not disappoint.

https://twitter.com/tdcinemaclub

7. Nothing But Thieves (Saturday, both weekends) Although Nothing But Thieves does not appear on the lineup until the fifth line, I had to throw this band on my list of musts. They may not be as well known as some of these other artists, but I can assure you that you will not be let down if you attend their show. The lead vocalist, Conor Mason, has the voice of an angel--seriously. If you don't believe me, check out their song "If I Get High" and then get back to me.

http://www.student-rag.co.uk/3737-2/

8. Local Natives (Sunday, both weekends) This L.A. based Indie rock group is seriously great. Their sound is just different enough to make their music addicting to listen to. Made up of four talented guys, Local Native's live show will be a fantastic addition to the mixed set of talent at the festival this year.

https://chorus.fm/news/local-natives-coins/

9. Oh Wonder (Sunday, both weekends) Oh Wonder is set to be nothing less than wonderful. The duo has an individual sound that has set them apart from other artists and has been the key ingredient to their international success. The great tracks combined with the light show they will present will make their performance very memorable.

https://grcmc.org/theatre/tag/4296/oh-wonder

10. LCD Soundsystem (Sunday, both weekends) The fact that this celebrated electronic brilliance will be blessing us with their show is just beyond me. Closing out the festival with an 8 o'clock slot on the Honda stage, LCD Soundsystem will be the perfect ending to a perfect weekend.

http://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/1967955/...

The countdown is coming to a close, my friends. I hope your ACL experience is all you are dreaming of and more. Have fun and stay safe.