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We Were the States Interview: SXSW 2010

Formed through a series of friendships and chance encounters, We Were the States have been playing together since 2007. Their debut record, 'Believe the Thieves,' was released in March of 2008, and it "presents a plethora of polished punk" according to Pop Matters. Jay Stoyanov took a break recently to discuss SXSW with Spinner. How did your ...

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Wallpaper Interview: SXSW 2010

A keen sense of humor is required to fully appreciate Oakland band Wallpaper and their satirical look at modern pop. In 2009, they released their first album, 'Doodoo Face,' which refers to the twisted face a person makes when a sound is particularly funky. Spinner recently spoke with Eric Frederic of Wallpaper about his new project and the gigs he ...

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Volodja Balzalorsky Interview: SXSW 2010

Volodja Balzalorsky performs internationally as a violinist and with the Amael Piano Trio. He is a professor of Violin and works as Artistic Director of Ensemble Overture and Festival Spectrum. Balzalorsky has won a host of awards for musical interpretation and performance. He recently spoke with Spinner about his excitement to return to SXSW. ...

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We Are Country Mice Interview: SXSW 2010

'Make Your Own Damn Fun,' the debut single from We Are Country Mice released in 2009, reached number three on Insound.com's bestseller list. Soon afterward, their second 7-inch also climbed the bestseller list, and a further single is planned to be released this year. These small-town transplants to New York are making themselves comfortable in the ...

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Walter T and the Rated Gs Interview: SXSW 2010

With the encouragement of his students and their parents, Walter Tragert decided to record a full-length children's record, so in September 2009, he formed a band with a group of friends and went to work. With over 20 years of experience as a musician and musical teacher, Tragert was no stranger to the studio, and in just one short month, 'Rough ...

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The Postelles Interview: SXSW 2010

Called "a band to watch" by Rolling Stone in July 2009, the Postelles are making a name for themselves with a sound "like the wound-up early hours of what will be a long Saturday night." The Postelles released their latest EP on March 2, 2010, which features the highly anticipated single 'White Night.' The full debut album is expected to be ...

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