Jonneine Zapata's clean, wispy vocals and raw lyrics have caught the music scene's attention. The singer/songwriter, based in Los Angeles, also has a natural talent when it comes to live performances. Spinner recently spoke with her about her upcoming performance at the 2010 SXSW festival. Describe the sound of your music in your own words. ...

Take the sound of electronic disco and throw in a lot of punk and you'll arrive at a sound similar to FANGS, a feisty UK-based band that seems to have an eternal trail of confetti following their every strut. The colorful "punk 'n' disco" band hails from the city of Glasgow and claims inspiration from classic '80s icons like Madonna, Debbie Harry ...

Joshua James, a 25-year-old singer and songwriter hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska, has been creating music since the early 2000s. After his 2008 album, The Sun is Always Brighter, received much attention and critical acclaim, James followed it up with another hit album, Build Me This. Build Me This is James' most recent album and features a ...

Josh Charles is a singer/songwriter whose music could be described as a flashy combination of jazz, soul and rock and roll. With a clear voice, relatable lyrics and an obvious talent for playing the piano, Charles draws a diverse audience and fan base. Since bursting onto the music scene, he's become involved in various benefits -- donating ...

Viv Albertine is a UK-based singer and songwriter who has captured an appreciative audience with her whispy vocals and relatable lyrics. Albertine is a former member of the Slits, a London punk band that formed in 1976 and is considered one of the most original-minded and important figures in the British 1970s punk scene. She'll perform March 18, ...

Spindrift are a US-based band whose music has been featured on well-known radio shows and big screen movies like Quentin Tarantino's 'Hell Ride.' Together, the group's seven musicians combine their skills to create psychedelic, almost eerie sounds, tempos and melodies -- think Pink Floyd gets a western makeover. Each song focuses on the ...

With inspirations from traditional East African folk, Western Classical and Central African pop, the musical artist referred to only as Somi stands out in a musical crowd. The Zambia-raised woman now resides in New York City, where she is eager to share her talent of making music and writing lyrics with the world. Somi, who is performing at this ...