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Themselves Interview: SXSW 2010

Adam "Doseone" Drucker and Jeff "Jel" Logan were introduced by DJ and producer Mr. Dibbs in 1998, a match seemingly made in rap heaven. The duo united under the name Them, which they changed to Themselves before releasing their first single 'Joyful Toy of 1001 Faces' in 1999. One of the original groups in the San Francisco-based musical ...

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The Zeros Interview: SXSW 2010

Four high school friends from the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista, CA, the Zeros formed in 1976 and became one of the original California punk rock bands. They released several singles on Bomp! Records in the late 70s and played with artists like the Clash, the Germs and Patti Smith. Over the next 20 years, the Zeros continued to reform ...

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The Watson Twins Interview: SXSW 2010

Chandra and Leigh Watson can't remember a time when they weren't singing together. Starting out singing at church in Louisville, KY, they grew up on 80s pop, R&B, gospel and country. The identical twin sisters moved to the Silver Lake community of Los Angeles in 1997 to pursue music, eventually reaching a wide audience on the 2006 album 'Rabbit ...

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These Are Powers Interview: SXSW 2010

These Are Powers make frenetic noise-pop that reflects the mile-a-minute nature of the band's home base of New York. Ex-Liars bassist Pat Noecker met vocalist Anna Barie while on tour with her former band Knife Skills in 2006. When original drummer Ted McGrath left the band in 2006, the pair left the drum kit behind and recruited Bill Salas on ...

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These United States Interview: SXSW 2010

These United States have zigzagged their way across the real United States many times, persevering through automotive troubles, worn out shoes and hundreds of live shows. Their prolific recorded output rivals their rigorous touring schedule, with the band releasing two albums in 2008 and another in 2009. The band recently finished recording an ...

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The Wooden Birds Interview: SXSW 2010

Songwriter Andrew Kenny, best known as the frontman for the American Analog Set, hatched the idea for the Wooden Birds in 2004 while writing songs for AmAnSet's 2005 album 'Set Free'. Rather than relegate the songs to AmAnSet b-sides, he tucked them away for another project. That project would be the Wooden Birds' 2009 album 'Magnolia,' released on ...

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SuidAkrA Interview: SXSW 2010

Arkadius Antonik formed SuidAkrA in 1994 because he needed a rehearsal space to practice AC/DC and Metallica guitar solos. Sixteen years later, SuidAkrA are veterans of the European festival circuit with nine albums and one live DVD under their belts. This month they will make their third trip to the United States and their first SXSW appearance. ...

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