After being a five-piece band since its inception in 2005, Royal Bangs will debut as a trio at this year's SXSW. The remaining members have been practicing and rearranging the originally five-part songs for the now three-member band. Frontman Ryan Schaefer chatted with Spinner recently to discuss this new change, why he was so hesitant to become a ...

Rocky Votolato is a singer-songwriter raised in Dallas and Seattle, both homes to groundbreaking music scenes. Votolato talked with Spinner about his music and returning to SXSW for the third time. How would you describe your sound in your own words? I think the closest thing I've heard is "folk songwriting through a punk rock blend." It's ...

Rockwell Knuckles is a hip hop artist from St. Louis, MI. Using his high energy and love for cheesy '80s movie soundtracks, he produces his own personal sound that even the more novice hip hop listener can enjoy. Rockwell recently talked with Spinner about his music, his love for Barry Gordy's movie "The Last Dragon" and what fans can expect at ...

Roxy Cottontail is a club promoter, booker and DJ. During her upcoming stint at SXSW, Roxy will release her newest mixtape called 'Strike up the Band,' produced by Luther. Roxy recently caught up with Spinner to discuss her musical background, the new release and what fans can expect at her SXSW performances. How did you get started? I ...

Roky Erickson's band 13th Floor Elevators are often credited as innovators of psychedelic rock. However, legal troubles and drug use led to the band's unfortunate demise after just four years together. After being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and arrested for possession of a marijuana joint, Erickson spent time in Rusk State Hospital for ...

Rob Delaney will be making his first trip to Austin for this year's SXSW. Using personal experiences and insight on life, his comedic routine provides an intimate conversational setting with his audience. Delaney chatted with Spinner on the phone about his upcoming performance and the one thing that could instantly disrupt it. How did you get ...

Royal Bloodline is a perfect study of Who's Who in the world of Latin rock. Each member is or was part of distinguished groups such as Molotov, Los Dynamites and Cafe Tacuba. Taking a different direction from these bands' electronica pop and indie rock, these four guys have produced straight-forward rock and roll. Founding member, Randy Ebright ...