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Katie Costello Interview: SXSW 2010

Quirky, playful and engaging, Katie Costello is barely in her twenties, but describes herself as a "grandma stuck inside a slightly less matronly body". Spinner.com spoke with the newly transplanted New Yorker about her plans for her second SXSW. Tell us a little bit about your sound. My sound is eclectic, kitschy, edgy, classic and arousing. ...

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Greg Holden Interview: SXSW 2010

Singer/songwriter Greg Holden is a native of Lancashire, England, and a recent transplant to New York City. His friendly folk strumming and whiskey-smooth vocals may sound familiar to music fans who also happen to be 'Private Practice' viewers, as Holden's tunes have been used in that ABC drama. Spinner recently spoke to Holden about his ...

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Throttlerod Interview: SXSW 2010

Throttlerod's skull-crushing aural assault speaks volumes about more than just their brawny brand of musicianship; it speaks to their sheer tenacity as a band. The group recently celebrated its tenth anniversary with a new record, Pig Charmer, out now on Small Stone Records. Spinner spoke with frontman Matt Whitehead about what we can expect from ...

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Sun Araw Interview: SXSW 2010

Pack your bags, we're taking a trip. Cameron Stallones, the prolific prophet behind the sun-stroked psychedelic outfit Sun Araw will provide you, the traveler, with sinuous subtropical vibes to accompany your journey into mindspaces unknown. Spinner recently spoke with Stallones about inspiration, exploration, and resonation. How would you ...

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Bubbz Interview: SXSW 2010

NME has called him the UK's answer to Kanye West. Mark Ronson sings his praises, and he's been nominated for a BBC Radio 2 award for his performance on ... a traditional folk record? Spinner spoke with Bristol-based hip hop innovator Bubbz about his plans to take SXSW by storm. How would you describe your sound, and who are your influences? I ...

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Crystal Fighters Interview: SXSW 2010

Weaving a shimmery new cloth from bristly UK electronica and the decidedly more organic sounds of Basque folk music, the members of Crystal Fighters will have you shaking it on the dance floor all night and Googling "txalaparta" in the morning. Spinner recently caught up with the members of Crystal Fighters to discuss their unconventional ...

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