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Bright Eyes to Play Austin Wedding Hall for Second of Our SXSW Pop-Up...
Spinner is proud to announce that the second concert for this year's SXSW AOL Pop-Up Show Series will feature Bright Eyes. ... Read More »
SXSW: The Canadians Who Took Over Texas
Once upon a time, the term "Canadian music" was, for many Americans, a joke, delivered by Celine ... Read More »
Portugal. The Man Take Their Lead From David Bowie -- Top Acts at...
Portugal. The Man talks to Spinner about SXSW, common Alaskan stereotypes, and the story behind the band's oh so unique moniker. ... Read More »
Glasser Sing Ultimate Love Song to a Best Friend -- Top 100 Acts SXSW...
Known by her stage name Glasser, Mesirow creates syncopated, intricate melodies with layers and layers of vocals. ... Read More »
Deerhunter Choose Their Own Atlanta Adventure -- Top 100 Acts at SXSW
To many, Deerhunter are that indelible band of the future creating soundscapes that churn with psychedelia, raining cymbals and slow-burn guitars ... Read More »
The Vaccines Battle 'Hurricane' of Hype -- Top 100 Acts of SXSW
The Vaccines have already infected the UK, but they've barely been introduced stateside. The band's vintage rock and roll sound harkens back to the glory days of American garage. ... Read More »
Charles Bradley's 'Raw Voice' Creates Beauty -- Top 100 Acts of SXSW...
Charles Bradley's unlikely collaboration with the Budos Band's Tommy Brenneck started when the soul scouts over at Daptone Records found Bradley out in Bushwick, Brooklyn. ... Read More »
Prince Rama Redefine 'New Age' - Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011
It was no surprise that Animal Collective's Avey Tare was immediately taken by Prince Rama and decided to sign the band on his Paw Tracks label. ... Read More »
TV on the Radio Revel in Loss of 'Control' -- Top 100 Acts of SXSW...
By far the smartest, funkiest, most imaginative band born out of the New York City rock renaissance of the early '00s, TV on the Radio have always made music for their time and place. ... Read More »
Blaqstarr on a 'Mission' to Spread Baltimore Sound -- Top 100 Acts of...
Baltimore MC/producer Blaqstarr discusses his upcoming appearances at SXSW, working with M.I.A. and his unique hairstyle. ... Read More »
The Joy Formidable 'Roar' About Chrissie Hynde -- Top 100 Acts at...
Staggering 'The Big Roar's release means that while it was freshly available for the European tour, it will be just five days old when the band hits America. ... Read More »
The Raveonettes Get Darker, Hopeful on 'Raven' -- Top 100 Acts of...
The Raveonettes' Sharin Foo tells Spinner why the band's new album, 'Raven in the Grave,' represents a rebirth for the band. ... Read More »
Brett Dennen Celebrates Music, Food and Funerals -- Top 100 Acts at...
Considering that he's toured the world, released three albums and made fans of such artists as John Mayer and Jason Mraz, Brett Dennen isn't doing too shabby. ... Read More »
Kurt Vile on the Indie Rock Gateway Drug -- Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011
Kurt Vile has been releasing music in one form or another since he was 17, and it's sure paying off now. ... Read More »
Theophilus London Loves 'Mad Emotional' Tracks -- Top 100 Acts at...
Glancing quickly at such Theophilus London mixtapes as 'This Charming Mixtape' and 'I Want You,' it becomes clear that this Brooklyn MC wears his influences on his sleeve. ... Read More »
Boxer Rebellion Awkwardly Meet Noel Gallagher -- Top 100 Acts at SXSW...
Born and raised in Tennessee, Boxer Rebellion singer/guitarist Nathan Nicholson didn't find musical success until he moved to England and joined up with his British and Aussie bandmates. ... Read More »
