Anais Mitchell is a singer-songwriter with the refined music sensibilities that draw comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan in their heyday. Four folk music recordings into her career, she seems comfortable in her position as one of the industry's best-kept secrets although her performance at SXSW could change that. Spinner spoke to Anais about ...

Philadelphia Grand Jury are on an independent label that dreamed up the band's name after hearing the Fiery Furnaces song of the same title -- but don't call them indie. The Australian trio insists they're a rougher version of pop, a sentiment that can be echoed after giving their breakout single, 'Going to the Casino,' a listen. In anticipation ...