Spinner's Daily SXSW Roundup

Posted on Mar 10th 2010 6:01PM by Melissa Olund

Six days and counting until SXSW 2010 Music Fest madness descends on Texas. At Spinner HQ, it's no sleep 'til Austin as we roll out hundreds more band interviews and plot last-second details of our Pop-Up Series and Soul Revue showcases. As you sketch out your SXSW schedule, take a look at more of our favorite band interviews -- from Copenhagen with love to the humble Isle of Staten.

Choir of Young Believers SXSW 2010 Interview
Choir of Young Believers, the pride of Copenhagen, is not a choir at all but rather the voice of one Jannis Maklingiannis.
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Savoir Adore SXSW 2010 Interview
When Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro met at New York University, they never expected that their musical experiment would turn into a full-time gig.
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Cymbals Eat Guitars SXSW 2010 Interview
While Brooklyn is seen as the focal point of New York indie music, Staten Island's own Cymbals Eat Guitars have gained some acclaim for their own borough.
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The Jazzus Lizard SXSW 2010 Interview
If you couldn't guess from the band name, the Jazzus Lizard plays freestyle jazz based on the music of the Jesus Lizard.
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Rival Schools SXSW 2010 Interview
Born out of the ashes of seminal post-hardcore band Quicksand, Rival Schools was formed by producer/songwriter/hardcore legend Walter Schreifels as an outlet to evolve his songwriting.
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