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Unicorn Kid Interview: SXSW 2010

Oliver Sabin, aka Unicorn Kid, first began making tracks on a small Casio keyboard as a hobby in Edinburgh, Scotland at 16 years of age. By the time he was 18, he was making 8-bit dance-music hits. You can't miss him onstage wearing a majestic lion hat that even his fans have started wearing. Recently signed with EMI and Ministry of Sound in the ...

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Vadoinmessico Interview: SXSW 2010

Vadoinmessico's international blend of music conjures up images of forgien lands. This five member band plays mediterranean alternative folk with a bit of psychedelic rock thrown in the mix and have been featured at festivals all over the world. Spinner had a chance to sit down with Salvador of Vadoinmessico during a recent trip to New York to talk ...

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U-N-I Interview: SXSW 2010

U-N-I are hip hop artist pioneering the new sounds of today. The duo, Y-O and Thurzday, met in 1999 at St. Bernard High School in Westchester, California. They recognized each other's talents on the basketball courts and during freestyle cipher battles in the school's cafeteria. Their life-affirming rhymes revolve around everything from old-school ...

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Trae Tha Truth Interview: SXSW 2010

Born Frasier Thompson III, Trae Tha Truth's jail stint back in the 90's significantly changed his outlook on life. His debut album, 'Rise,' came shortly after his release from prison. Trae's rap is definitely not all bling - he brings his experience from the streets to his music. His new album, 'Tha Truth,' is set to drop this summer. The lead ...

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Black Joe Lewis Interview: SXSW 2010

He told 'em what his name was, and everyone is paying attention. Black Joe Lewis hails from the heart of Austin's music scene, and this group has already landed on the soundtrack for Showtime's 'Californication' and gained the attention of both Rolling Stone and Esquire magazines, as well as earning countless awards in 2009. It was three years ...

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Verona Interview: SXSW 2010

Verona is a rock 'n' roll band born in Punto Fijo, Venezuela at the end of 2000. This band has enjoyed a decade of success and good times. In 2001 they recorded their first EP 'Delirium' and have since released 'Summer Consequence' and 'Anywhere.' Verona's name comes from the city of Romeo & Juliet and the band's music is emotionally moving, ...

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J-Boogie Interview: SXSW 2010

Justin "J-Boogie" Boland is on his way to SXSW again. He'll be joined by Aima the Dreamer, Deuce Eclipse, Rene Flores and the Jazz Mafia (Adam Theis, Rich Armstrong, Garrett Kobseff) to make up his band Dubtronic Science which uses turntables and live instruments, all influenced with a splash of jazz theory. Spinner spoke with J-Boogie about his ...

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