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Ryan Bingham Showcases Songs From Upcoming LP in New York

Ryan Bingham performed to a packed crowd at New York's The Living Room Wednesday night in a private event that featured the singer-songwriter alone onstage with nothing but his acoustic guitar, harmonica and powerful vocals. For those in attendance, that was enough. Before his set began, pamphlets of lyrics to the songs from his upcoming Sept. 7 ...

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Withered Interview: SXSW 2010

While Withered embodies black metal, guitarist/vocalist Mike Thompson says the band offers a fresh perspective conceptually. "A lot of people use music as escapism. Instead of escapism, we try to strip everything down to super realism." In 2009, Withered's albums, 'Folie Circulaire' and 'Memento Mori' graced numerous decade-end lists, including ...

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Erica Nicole Interview: SXSW 2010

Born and bred in Georgia, Erica Nicole moved to Los Angeles after graduating college with the conviction of pursuing country music. After much persistence she tracked down respected vocal coach Nathan Lam (Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Belinda Carlisle, Dolly Parton) to ask his advice. Lam saw something special and began working with Erica Nicole, ...

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Intimate Stranger Interview: SXSW 2010

Chile-based band, Intimate Stranger blend guitar, drums and keyboards alongside catchy melodies that are sure to please any festival-goer. The band have critics raving, as frontwoman Tessie S-Woodgate was named one of the "Leading Ladies of Rock" last year by Rolling Stone Chile. Gearing up for SXSW and an album release in March, Tessie filled ...

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Basia Bulat Interview: SXSW 2010

Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat was practically born into music. The daughter of a piano teacher, Bulat learned every instrument she could get her hands on at an early age. While her first album, 'Oh, My Darling,' debuted to worldwide acclaim, her latest release, 'Heart of My Own' has garnered similar praise. Rolling Stone raves, "Stronger ...

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