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Illa J Interview: SXSW 2010

When Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer J Dilla passed away in 2006 at age 32, he left behind a hefty music catalog, having produced tracks for A Tribe Called Quest and Common. But he also left behind dozens of his own unfinished tracks, and that's where younger brother Illa J stepped in. The Detroit-bred MC laid down lyrics over his brother's ...

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Jacob's Ladder Interview: SXSW 2010

When it comes to the power-pop landscape, Miami-based trio Jacob's Ladder -- Oren Maisner, Sammy Gonzales and Brian Hernandez -- have made a habit of surrounding themselves with solid company. Since forming in 2002, they've shared stages with Fall Out Boy, The Audition and Forever The Sickest Kids, and have nearly 500 live under their belts. New ...

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J Roddy Walston and the Business Interview: SXSW 2010

It's hard to think of a bigger musical swap than relocating your band from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Baltimore, Maryland. But in 2004, that's exactly what J-Roddy Walston and the Business did. For the group--known for their infectious brand of no-frills Americana rock--it was quite the change. But since then, they've adjusted to their new locale ...

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Jaguar Love Interview: SXSW 2010

You may recognize the guys behind Portland's Jaguar Love – Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato – from The Blood Brothers, the now-defunct Seattle hardcore quintet that racked up five albums in ten years. But two things Whitney wants to make clear? The Blood Brothers are done for good, and Jaguar Love sounds almost nothing like them. And ...

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J Kapone Interview: SXSW 2010

Texas-bred J Kapone has given his fair share of SXSW performances before, but it hasn't been until this year that he's taken the stage with such a varied lineup of Lone Star state rappers. And the timing couldn't be better, with Kapone racking up recent collaboration credits with Ray J, Bun B and Slim Thug. His next mission? To prove that Austin's ...

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J. Rocc Interview: SXSW 2010

J. Rocc has been a staple on the Southern California music scene for quite some time, starting out as a DJ in the late '80s, and then rounding up his friends and forming one of the most successful turntable bands of their time, the Beat Junkies. Now, more than two decades later, J. Rocc has racked up an impressive performance roster. He's shared ...

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Low Line Caller Interview: SXSW 2010

As they gear up to play SXSW for the fourth time, the Austin, Texas natives behind Low Line Caller -- Marc Ferrino, Eddie Torres, Raz Khandpur, Jason Brint and Josh Rosenblatt -- have become festival veterans. Bolstered by the regional success of their 2008 EP, 'Hi Def Soft Core,' the group has yet to even play outside of the Lone Star state, but ...

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