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Frankmusik Braves 'Misery'-Like Weather to Work With Erasure -- Exclusive Video

The youthful producer has recently finished up his new album 'Do it in the AM' with friends Far East Movement and Cherry Tree Records owner Martin Kierszenbaum. ... Read More »

Poirier Looks for Patterns in Music and Painting -- Exclusive Video

Prolific DJ and producer from Montreal Ghislain Poirier, better known by his stage name Poirier, has worked with some of hip hop's most influential artists. ... Read More »

The Naked and Famous Turn Shyness Into Onstage Insanity -- Exclusive Video

New Zealand maestros the Naked and Famous craft choral electro-pop that echoes Passion Pit and MGMT, but with a unique Kiwi edge. ... Read More »

Blaqstarr Wants to Work With Barbra Streisand -- Exclusive Video

Rapper and producer Blaqstarr has prestige on his side. Before Barack Obama was sworn in as president, the Baltimore mixtape legend performed at the People’s Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. ... Read More »

The Black Angels Teach Roky Erikson His Own Songs -- Exclusive Video

Alex Maas and his band the Black Angels aren’t afraid to dig deep into the murky floor of blues-infused rock, and pull out balanced tunes that ring out with the electric guitars of Hades. ... Read More »

Dee-1 Represents a New Breed of New Orleans Rappers -- Exclusive Video

Rapper Dee-1, born David Augustine Jr., represents the bayou in so many ways. After graduating from LSU in 2007, the aspiring rapper took up teaching in Baton Rouge. ... Read More »

Bear Hands Keep the Haters Away From 'High Society' -- Exclusive Video

These boys make noisy, yet bouncing indie pop that showcases their incredible handle on production – something many modern bands have thrown out the window. ... Read More »

Nive Nielsen and the Deer Children Find 'Gold' in Greenland -- Exclusive Video

Great indie music comes from all over the world, and when Greenland made its contribution with Nive Nielsen, many heads began to look toward the icy island for its natural born singer-songwriters. ... Read More »

AWOLNATION Delight Fans With 'Wild,' Punk-Influenced Shows -- Exclusive Video

"It's my life's work wrapped into one," Awolnation mastermind Aaron Bruno tells Spinner of his dynamic indie-rock band's new album, 'Megalithic Symphony.' ... Read More »

Andreya Triana Harnesses the Power of Improvisation -- Exclusive Video

British singer-songwriter Andreya Triana takes genre-bending to a new level by mixing elements of soul and electronica. ... Read More »

WhoMadeWho Go 'Knee Deep' in the Club Sound -- Exclusive Video

WhoMadeWho's Jeppe Kjellberg and Tomas Barford talk about their upcoming "club" album, 'Knee Deep,' and playing to the bro crowd. ... Read More »

Twin Atlantic Get a Taste of America's Liquor Generosity -- Exclusive Video

Twin Atlantic, the hard rock band from Glasgow, Scotland has finally landed in the US in support of their upcoming record 'Free.' ... Read More »

HOTTUB Perform Like 'John Waters Dipped in Beastie Boys' -- Exclusive Video

Gino DePinto for AOL "It's like seance. A blood ritual ... It's very cultish ... and ... Read More »

DJ Yoda Grows Disenchanted With Hip-Hop -- Exclusive Video

Duncan Beiny aka DJ Yoda has successfully made the genre jump from his hip-hop spinning roots to "upbeat and clubby" dance beats. ... Read More »

King Charles Finds a 'Golden' Road to Fame -- Exclusive Video

The British bard explores a menagerie of genres, taking leaps and bounds between each chorus and verse with bouts of Southern rock and psychedelia, while describing the ever changing nature of love. ... Read More »

Andrew Allen Grows With Epic, 'Loving You Tonight' Single -- Exclusive Video

Andrew Allen hails from a sunny portion of Canada known as Okanagan, British Columbia, which may explain why this troubadour’s music exudes West Coast, feel-good vibes. ... Read More »