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Johnny Cooper Interview: SXSW 2010

Johnny Cooper is a 21 year-old boy wonder musician from Wichita Falls, Texas who has already released three albums and toured the country. Cooper, while handling lead guitar and vocal duties, performs with drummer Joe Cortez IV, keyboardist Nick Ghanbari, guitarist Ben Shaw, and bassist Cody Shaw. Spinner caught up with Johnny Cooper ahead of his ...

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Broken Water Interview: SXSW 2010

Broken Water is a somewhat nascent indie-rock band hailing from Olympia, Washington, with Jon Hanna on guitar, Abigail Ingram on bass, Kanako Wynkoop on drums, and all three providing vocals. The band recently released their first full-length album, entitled Whet, on the Radio is Down and Night People independent record labels. Broken Water will be ...

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David Francey Interview: SXSW 2010

David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian construction worker turned successful folk singer and songwriter. He began making music in 1999 with his first CD, 'Torn Screen Door.' Since then, he has won several Juno awards and garnered positive acclaim across Canada and throughout the world. In 2009, Francey released his eighth album, a collaboration ...

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Afghan Raiders Interview: SXSW 2010

Las Vegas electro-rock outfit Afghan Raiders is comprised of Vincent "Beans" Campillo on synthesizers and Mikey Francis on vocals. This year marks their second playing at SXSW and this time around, they plan to debut a new member -- drummer Drew Marcogliese. Spinner recently caught up with Beans and Mikey to learn more about the music and mysteries ...

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Kosha Dillz Interview: SXSW 2010

In 2009, Kosha Dillz won an MC battle at Giants Stadium and released his first solo album, 'Beverly Dillz.' Kosha Dillz is currently touring with Flex Mathews and Matisyahu. Spinner interviewed Kosha to learn a little more about this up-and-coming artist in advance of his SXSW appearance. When did you start rapping and performing? I started ...

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Meneo Interview: SXSW 2010

Rigo Pex is the Latino musical mastermind behind Meneo, making 8-bit music primarily on his Game Boy and utilizing other computers and synthesizers at times. He is often accompanied by VJ Raul Entter, who provides visual graphics to help invigorate Meneo shows. In 2009, Meneo played over 70 gigs, often in the buff, including venues across South ...

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