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The Grip Weeds Interview: SXSW 2010

Imagine a mixture of the heavy rock of the Who, the psychedelic leanings of the Byrds and a splash of the Zombies and you have the Grip Weeds' sound. Over the years, the Grip Weeds have garnered the attentions of Steven Van Zandt, who even sponsored their best-of album, 'Infinite Soul,' in 2008. They are releasing a new album this spring, and will ...

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The Henry Clay People Interview: SXSW 2010

LA-based the Henry Clay People came together when brothers Joey and Andy Siara, tired of donning leisure suits and playing for drunk college students, decided to form a band that focuses more on songwriting and less on showy aesthetic. The result is a rock band that combines 70s rock and punk influences. Spinner recently spoke with the brothers ...

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The Lighthouse and the Whaler Interview: SXSW 2010

The Lighthouse and the Whaler are known for their ethereal, sweeping melodies and intimate lyrics. Their name, which is pulled from a spiritual analogy in Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick,' is telling of the soul-searching nature of their songs. Spinner recently spoke with the group about their spiritual founding and their upcoming performance at SXSW ...

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The Growlers Interview: SXSW 2010

The Growlers play a trademark style of music that somehow combines country, surf, pop, and rock while never committing too much to any of these genres. The band came together when two surfing buddies moved to Long Beach in order to start a band. Spinner recently caught up with vocalist and co-founder Brooks Nielsen to talk about the group's origins ...

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The Lonely Forest Interview: SXSW 2010

The Lonely Forest recently made headlines as the first band signed to Trans Records, an imprint founded by Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie. Known for their passionate, vocal-driven pop rock, they have garnered a strong local following in their home state of Washington. Spinner caught up with members John van Deusen and Tony Ruland to talk ...

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The Krayolas Interview: SXSW 2010

In 2007, the Krayolas returned from a twenty-year hiatus with their hit "Little Fox." The group, which originally formed in 1975, hit the ground running and have released three full-length albums since their triumphant comeback. Spinner recently spoke with lead singer/guitarist Hector Saldana about their plans to premiere their new album, ...

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The Lemurs Interview: SXSW 2010

Texas natives the Lemurs play a mixture of indie rock akin to Bloc Party, My Morning Jacket, and the Faint. They are currently working on a full-length album, which they hope to release in 2010, and will be making their fourth appearance at SXSW this year. Spinner spoke with guitarist/vocalist Mitch Billeaud and drummer Danny Reisch about their ...

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