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Say Hi Interview: SXSW 2010

Say Hi – formerly Say Hi to Your Mom – is the one-man band of Eric Elbogen. While he has friends playing with him while on tour, the albums are all of his own creation. Where his earlier projects used science fiction and zombies as metaphors, his recent work -- post name change -- is much more focused in its lyrical content. Spinner ...

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Sass Jordan Interview: SXSW 2010

Canadian recording artist Sass Jordan has seen and done a lot, from touring with childhood idols Aerosmith to becoming a judge of up-and-coming idols herself when she was selected to judge on 'Canadian Idol.' Her new record finds her reaching back to the early days of her musical career when she would make music with her friends in the park. ...

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Sertified Interview: SXSW 2010

Austin local Big JD aka Sertified is ready to show the crowds of SXSW what the Central Texas rap scene is all about. He performed his first rap at five and now is the founder of the local label Die Slo Entertainment. Spinner recently sat down with him to discuss 'good music', the importance of Austin, and his plans for his SXSW debut. When did ...

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Shadow Shadow Shade Interview: SXSW 2010

After waging a hard-fought war for cyber supremacy, L.A.'s Shadow Shadow Shade -- formerly Afternoons -- stands ready to gather new fans at SXSW. What began as an art project between members Ben and Steven quickly grew to a lineup that features seven members. Spinner recently caught up with Ben and Steven where we talked about the name change, the ...

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Sarah Jarosz Interview: SXSW 2010

Texas native Sarah Jarosz has already accomplished so much. Rolling Stone dubbed her a "contemporary bluegrass prodigy," and Jarosz was nominated for a Grammy before she finished her freshmen year of college. Now, she is ready to come back to Austin for her first official SXSW showcase. Spinner recently got a chance to talk with Jarosz about making ...

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Savoy Interview: SXSW 2010

From the dorm rooms of Colorado University to clubs across the state, Savoy is the story of friends bringing together like-minded people through the power of dance music. Now with one state down and 49 to go, the group prepares to overtake the nation with their breath of fresh air into the Electro-Rock genre of dance music. The group is eager ...

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Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles Interview: SXSW 2010

SXSW staple Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles return to Austin for their sixth appearance. The group continues to produce their unique spin on the genre of Alternative Country, the same one that landed them a record deal after their first appearance at the annual festival. Spinner recently caught up with Sarah and we got a chance to talk about ...

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