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YellowFever Interview: SXSW 2010

YellowFever, from Austin, Texas, qualify as "art pop." The Indie duo consists of Jennifer Moore (vocals, guitar, keys) and Adam Jones (vocals, drums and bass synth). One would expect their sound to be thin , but with their combined compositional and melodic powers (and some extra gadgets, pedals, etc.), they produce well-balanced songs on record ...

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Bury Tomorrow Interview: SXSW 2010

English metalcore quintet Bury Tomorrow are about to invade the US. Having already established themselves as one of the UK's premier metalcore bands, they just began their first ever US tour "The Artery Foundation Across the Nation" with bands Attack Attack!, Breathe Carolina, Asking Alexandria and I See Stars. Their debut album "Portraits" is ...

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Adonis Puentes Interview: SXSW 2010

Cuban singer and instrumentalist Adonis Puentes is referred to as a Cuban sonero. The term "sonero" comes from the style he plays; the word means "son". It is a traditional Cuban sound from which salsa music was derived. The sound influences him Puentes greatly, though he also feels inspired by jazz, among other styles. Puentes brings this Cuban ...

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Jukebox the Ghost Interview: SXSW 2010

Combining whimsical, well-written lyrics with an exhilarating piano sound, Jukebox the Ghost is a 3-piece band out of Washington D.C. Their music is best described as a mix of upbeat piano rock and indie pop. The band has just completed recording their 2nd album (yet to be titled) which is set to be released this year. They've just come off of a ...

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Asking Alexandria Interview: SXSW 2010

English post-hardcore/metalcore quintet, Asking Alexandria have exploded onto the US music scene in just a little over a year's time. Their debut album, 'Stand Up and Scream,' released on Sumerian Records in September 2009, debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. The band credits their overnight success to fans for spreading the word ...

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Computer Club Interview: SXSW 2010

With a name like Computer Club, one anticipates a cacophony of electronic blips and beeps. That image is not too far off, as Computer Club the band is comprised of one man, Mike Diasio (aka Gigantor), and a whole host of electronic equipment, which he refers to as his "cluster of self-aware computers." Forming in 2007, Computer Club's sound is ...

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Cory Branan Interview: SXSW 2010

Cory Branan's sound is best described as an amalgamation of different styles -- a bit of American indie folk rock, country, and alternative blues. Branan has carved out a special niche for himself, as a strong American songwriter and describes his unique songwriting style and sound as a musical grab bag of everything that he loves. Even though ...

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