Since the Interface's inception in the spring of 2006, the show has had one goal: to create an archive of music that matters. The sessions started in our tiny New York radio production office and have since gone bicoastal and made their way into proper studios. Moreover, last April, the Interface took a leap into the world of video podcasts, kicking it off with Liverpool's masked quartet Clinic.

As for the artists featured on the show, we handpick 'em all from our own sheer enthusiasm for the music. To that end, putting together a 2007 highlights reel was no easy feat. Nevertheless, we took a shot at it. Part One of our year-end podcast roundup includes in-studio performances by artists ranging from Oakland's indie troupe Rogue Wave to the thunderous flamenco-metal guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. Keep reading to download some of our favorite performances from 2007. We hope you enjoy the show half as much as we enjoyed making it.

Meanwhile, we strongly recommend subscribing to the show and digging through the archive.

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The Interface: Best of 2007 Part 1

Rogue Wave, 'Lake Michigan'

Rodrigo y Gabriela,'Diablo Rojo'

Sea Wolf,' You're a Wolf'

The Budos Band, 'Chicago Falcon'

Voxtrot, 'Kid Gloves'

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