After ten years together, the New York-via-Los Angeles rock act Liars are still churning out music. The trio's fifth record "Sisterworld" is due out later in 2010. Spinner recently spoke with singer/guitarist Angus Andrew about SXSW, the group's name, love of Judge Judy and how being on tour almost killed him. Describe your sound in your own ...

Combining several different elements including country, Lil' Cap'n Travis has been playing their music for 11 years. The group was recently featured on an episode of 'Friday Night Lights,' exposing them to a new audience. Spinner recently spoke with guitarist and singer Matt Kinsey about SXSW, the band's off kilter name and random tour stories. ...

In the raucous Austin, Texas music scene, it takes a seasoned crew to stand out in the crowd. Luckily for Lick Lick, experience is on their side, with many members formerly belonging in large touring bands. Don't worry, these five musicians just want to have a good time, which is great news for SXSW audiences. Spinner recently spoke with singer Mo ...

Lex Land has always been singing, but in the last few years, she's also begun writing her own songs, and left college to pursue her passion full-time. The young Orange County native's songs have already been featured on TV shows like 'One Tree Hill' and 'Private Practice,' and, as she heads to Austin for SXSW, she spoke to Spinner about her career ...

Named for a club one of the member's fathers frequented in his youth, Hifiklub is a French trio that strives to keep things fresh by rotating in different musicians. The group is slated to play with collaborator Andrew WK at SXSW, and bassist/vocalist Regis Laugier talked to Spinner about the trio's open door policy and what he needs to sneak into ...

A veteran of numerous bands, James Kevin Dotson has been churning out classic '60s and '70s-inspired rock since the 1990s as Linus of Hollywood. An LA transplant since 1994, he also produces music and owns his own label. Spinner recently caught up with Linus to talk about his nickname and how his vices play into SXSW's hands. Describe your sound ...

By way of the rust belt, Lions of Tsavo take darker inspiration in their music. Despite their metal leanings, the band incorporates hardcore and noise rock into their songs. In anticipation of the band's stint at SXSW, Spinner recently spoke with singer/guitarist Ryan Chamberlain about the group's interest in man and nature, and the art of dodging ...