Ever since Nas proclaimed that hip hop was dead in 2006, fans have lamented over the passing of the genre's "Golden Era" of the '90s. With help from producer Fresh Kils, one MC carrying on the tradition of hip hop's heyday is Canada's own More or Les. Prior to his upcoming stint at SXSW, he spoke with Spinner about his influences, favorite MCs and ...

From phrases like "Whut it dew" to its penchant for making and exchanging mixtapes, Houston has carved a unique niche in the hip hop landscape. Rapid Ric, whose quick flips have become a Texas mainstay, is a popular part of Houston's mixtape culture. The DJ , who'll be at home at the SXSW, sat down with Spinner to discuss his style and the meaning ...

When you enter someone's home, it's pretty customary to expect to get offered a drink, a spot on the couch to relax and maybe even a meal. Ramin Nazer won't offer you any of those things. But, when you go to his hometown of Austin, Texas for SXSW, he will tell you some jokes. The upstart comic recently sat down with Spinner to discuss his style, ...

There are bands that have exciting live shows, and there are bands that do what Videohippos do. A Videohippos show is an immersive, cross-platform experience full of explosive bursts of noise, video and hard-hitting electro-pop attacking all of your senses. One of the founding members, Jim "grgl" Triplett, sat down with Spinner to discuss video ...

When Arthur Conan Doyle penned his Sherlock Holmes classics, it's hard to imagine he knew his title character would be the inspiration for an electro-pop band from down under made up of four guys and a sultry lead singer. The band, Sherlock's Daughter, is preparing to wow American audiences with its performances at SXSW. Lead singer, Tanya Horo, ...

Things are coming full circle for the Spanish by way of Argentina band Capsula. It was a high-octane performance at SXSW in 2009 that landed the band in the pages of Rolling Stone. This year, the three band members -- Coni Duchess [singer-bassist], Martin Guevara [singer-guitarist] and Alberto Diaz [drummer] -- will attempt to build on their big ...