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Hudson Mohawke Interview: SXSW 2010

  • Posted on Mar 16th 2010 2:36PM by Tom Walsh
Ross Birchard, aka Hudson Mohawke, is no stranger to music. Literally growing up in a DJ atmosphere in Glasgow, Scotland, it was almost inevitable that he would end up exactly where he is today. Writing music and playing beats that are somewhat reminiscent of '80s R&B bands like Prince and Morris Day and the Time, the DJ/producer has created a ...

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Treasure Fingers Interview: SXSW 2010

Ashley Jones has been playing music for so long, he doesn't remember learning certain instruments. His father, a musician, started Jones on instruments early in life, which in turn led his son to join a band in high school. When the band didn't pan out, Jones started experimenting with different beats, electronics and computer software. Under his ...

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The Laughing Interview: SXSW 2010

It seems the Laughing came into existence solely to take traditional pop music in a different direction. Vocalist Logan Middleton says, "We knew we deliberately wanted to start something that was our take on a pop band, only leaning a little bit left of center sonically." After a couple of EPs their sound has evolved, and the finished product can ...

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Through the Sparks Interview: SXSW 2010

  • Posted on Feb 28th 2010 12:00PM by Tom Walsh
The current line up of Birmingham, Alabama based band Through the Sparks was formed in 2002, but the band actually goes back to when the original members were still in high school. Though the years have brought on roster changes and numerous band name variations, since 2002 the band has had a regular line up, released two EPs, two full lengths, and ...

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Hong Kong Blood Opera Interview: SXSW 2010

  • Posted on Feb 24th 2010 9:18PM by Tom Walsh
In Hermosillo, Mexico there are not a lot of hardcore, electro, punk bands, but that didn't stop Hong Kong Blood Opera. In just under four short years they have played shows in Sweden, the UK, Mexico, and the US, and have created a following with their blend of punk, industrial, hardcore, in your face music. With just the right touch of hip hop ...

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