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Shitty Carwash Interview: SXSW 2010

Talking to Joe Pennenbacker, half of the heavy metal duo Shitty Carwash, it's hard to separate the man from the music. When asking him questions his replies are quick, concise and to the point. The same also goes for their music which crowds at SXSW will learn is straight up, hard-core heavy metal. Describe your sound. Hard-core heavy ...

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Shapes Have Fangs Interview: SXSW 2010

Listening to Shapes Have Fangs might bring back flashbacks of the British invasion of the early '60s. Yet this Austin-based quartet -- brothers Skyler and Evan McGlothlin, Dustin Coffey and Josh Willis -- doesn't appear to have any DNA in common with the Queen Mother. Spinner recently caught up with the band, who talked about their music and their ...

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Born Ruffians Interview: SXSW 2010

The musical trio known as the Born Ruffians appeared on the music scene in 2006 with their self titled release. Another album soon followed in addition to a long and grueling tour. After taking a breather for the past year, the Born Ruffians are about to release another album entitled "Say It." Spinner recently talked with the Born Ruffians's ...

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She Wants Revenge Interview: SXSW 2010

Justin Warfield and Adam 12 make up the two-man band She Wants Revenge. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley in the late '80s and early '90s, they were influenced by bands like Psychedelic Furs, Depeche Mode and New Order. So it's really no surprise that they're now compared to those same bands. Spinner talked to frontman Justin Warfield recently ...

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Shawn Chrystopher Interview: SXSW 2010

Shawn Chrystopher doesn't come from a long line of musicians, but you would never know that by looking at his musical pedigree. Chrystopher writes, performs, produces and mixes his own music. His latest CD will be released later this month. Spinner recently talked with Chrystopher , who was tinkering away at his studio, before his SXSW appearance. ...

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Shearwater Interview: SXSW 2010

Five-member band Shearwater has a distinct and dramatic sound. It's been described as psychedelic folk or, conversely, indie rock. The band's sound is heavily influenced by lead singer, songwriter and the multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Meiburg. After graduating from college, Meiburg traveled the world on a fellowship, documenting the experiences ...

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Shellshag Interview: SXSW 2010

Brooklyn-based musical duo Shellshag isn't your typical girl/boy band. Jennifer Shagawat beats away on the drums, playing next to John Driver (Shell), who belts out the lyrics, and the duo is also a couple off-stage. Before Shellshag embarks on a trip to SXSW, Spinner recently caught up with Jen Shag (with Shell sometimes piping in with an answer ...

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