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The Spit Brothers Interview: SXSW 2010

The Spit Brothers are dubstep artists that formed in San Francisco in 2007. Ric Baker (a.k.a. Bakir) and Daniel Karz-Wagman (a.ka. Dubsworth) both attended Berklee School of Music in Boston, but were not introduced until they had both moved out west. Their music is unique in that it includes live instrumentation in a genre that is DJ-dominated. ...

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The Summer Set Interview: SXSW 2010

Scottsdale, Arizona natives the Summer Set are an upbeat, energetic, pop rock band that have been influenced by bands like Jimmy Eat World, Third Eye Blind and other '90s alternative music. The band was formed by in high school by friends, brothers John and Stephen Gomez, along with drummer Jessica Bowen. They later recruited singer Brian Dales and ...

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The Ugly Beats Interview: SXSW 2010

Austin's the Ugly Beats are veterans of the local music scene whose wildly popular live shows are reminiscent of mid-'60s bands such as the Beau Brummels, the Zakary Thaks and the Flamin' Groovies. The band is fronted by El Paso-born Joe Emery, along with organist Jeanine Attaway, guitarist Dan Wilcox, drummer Bobby Trimble and bassist Jason ...

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The Strange Boys Interview: SXSW 2010

Austin's current "buzz band," The Strange Boys are a group of twenty-something lo- fi, garage rockers that started playing together during their high school days in Dallas. The Strange Boys sound draws upon Brian-Jones era Rolling Stones, 'Highway 61' era Bob Dylan and a host of other early rock, rhythm and blues influences, all while keeping ...

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Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt Interview: SXSW 2010

Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt is a visual performance, soul- infused party band started in 2005 by college classmates Neil Fridd and Jesse Cooper Levy in New Paltz, New York. Their show consists of lights, costumes (e.g. a suit of stuffed animals), loud party music and audience participation. Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt is currently on a cross- country ...

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The Trishas Interview: SXSW 2010

The Trishas from Austin, Texas first came together for a one time, two song set at the 2009 Steamboat Musicfest. That magical performance led to further offers and the four girls [Savannah Welch, Liz Foster, Jamie Wilson and Kelley Mickwee] soon left their individual projects to devote their full time efforts to the Trishas. The sound of the band ...

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Warriors ATX Interview: SXSW 2010

Warriors ATX from Austin, Texas blend old school hip-hop with a message of hope and social awareness. Reminiscent of the early days of rap, when social issues and struggles were a common theme, the Warriors ATX offer their Christian faith as way out of the life of drugs and gangs. The band [Victorious, Proof and Erv] began about eight years ago ...

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