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Filed under: Concerts and ToursMountain Man is a trio of female musicians from Bennington College in Vermont. Amelia Meath, Molly Sarle and Alex Sauser-Monnig hold hands as they weave intricate folk harmonies into a swirling collage, with only the occasional acoustic guitar for instrumentation. The resulting sound is pure, innocent,...

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Filed under: Concerts and ToursFred and Toody Coles, of the band Dead Moon, push foward as musicians, recruiting Kelly Halliburton to form Pierced Arrows. The trio is about giving fans raw, straightforward rock that not only satisfies Dead Moon fans, but a new generation of rockers, too. As the musicians...

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Filed under: Concerts and ToursIf you've ever wondered what happened to the fun in hip-hop, you must not be aware of People Under the Stairs. People Under the Stairs describe their sound as "classic, funky, party," and say there's really no point to it aside from having fun. Spinner recently...

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Filed under: Free MP3 Download of the Day Artist: Worker Bee Song: 'No Dreams'Album: 'Tangler' [iTunes]Sounds Like: Cursive, Death Cab for CutieDownload: 'No Dreams' (MP3)[Get Winamp] [Download Help] Next MP3 ...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, TelevisionCreed Bratton, born William Charles Schneider, was a founding member of the iconic 1960s folk rock group the Grass Roots. Charming, funny and smart, Bratton has just released the new album 'Bounce Back.' Spinner caught up with the musician-actor before SXSW 2010 to talk about...

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Filed under: Concerts and ToursAustin Hartley-Leonard's unique blend of Americana soul, lyrical sincerity and unique delivery have earned him spots at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and SXSW. Part of the infamous L.A. Hotel Cafe scene, Hartley-Leonard gave Spinner a call to discuss his new album, touring and how Ashlee Simpson...

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Filed under: Concerts and ToursA keen sense of humor is required to fully appreciate Oakland band Wallpaper and their satirical look at modern pop. In 2009, they released their first album, 'Doodoo Face,' which refers to the twisted face a person makes when a sound is particularly funky. Spinner recently...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, ExclusiveLos Angeles-based hip-hop duo Shwayze have been mainstays to the soundtrack of summer ever since their first single, 'Buzzin',' rocked the charts in 2008. In that short time, Shwayze and Cisco Adler have released two albums, a mix tape and a workout video. Fresh off...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours Gigamesh, aka producer Matt Marsuka, put the Twin Cities on the dance map. While animating night clubs with his other project, DiscoTech, Marsuka took on a solo project to accomplish two things: get his own producing talent heard and impose more control on his individual taste....

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, CanadaJust prior to rising Vancouver act Brasstronaut's Canadian Music Fest showcase at the Drake Hotel, a bearded hippie dude ambled up to ask if the band had played yet, relief written all over his face when told they were yet to play. The fellow stood...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, ExclusiveIn 2008, Copacabana Club released their first album, 'King of the Night,' as the band they are today and made a mark on the music industry. With their uniquely eclectic and tropically sweet sound, this Brazil-based band is stirring up international buzz. Spinner recently spoke...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, ExclusiveCarney, the group comprised of brothers Reeve and Zane Carney, and friends John Epcar and Aiden Moore, aren't wanting for momentum, with the release of a new album, 'Mr. Green Vol. 1,' and a new lead role slated for Reeve Carney as Peter Parker in...

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Phantogram is one of the newer, more successful bands to carry the torch of the Bristol-based trip-hop sound, which is seeing new life under the guise of 'shoegazer' and 'dream pop.' Their debut album, 'Eyelid Movies,' was indeed mastered in the British trip-hop mecca, but Phantogram actually hail from Saratoga Springs,...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, CanadaDiamond Rings -- aka John O'Regan -- blends the deep, throaty vocals of Joy Division's Ian Curtis with David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust aesthetics. His Canadian Music Fest appearance Friday night had him matching a pink and purple rainbow unicorn banner with his over-the-top eyeliner, spandex...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, CanadaA day after officially announcing their signing to Canadian independent label Dine Alone, Victoria's Hot Hot Heat played a headlining set to a packed-like-sardines Canadian Music Fest crowd at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern. Arriving onstage just past their scheduled midnight start, Steve Bays and band-mates were greeted...

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Filed under: Concerts and ToursLos Angeles band the Color Turning will play its first SXSW showcase with Stone Temple Pilots. This year, Alternative Press listed the group in their "100 Bands You Need to Know in 2010" special. Spinner got in touch with singer Steve Scavo to find out more...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours Texas-bred J Kapone has given his fair share of SXSW performances before, but it hasn't been until this year that he's taken the stage with such a varied lineup of Lone Star state rappers. And the timing couldn't be better, with Kapone racking up recent collaboration...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsIn support of their latest record 'The Resistance,' U.K. trio Muse have been filling seats in huge arenas across the world. Friday night the band touched down in Chicago and performed their larger-than-life spectacle to tens of thousands at the United Center, the same venue...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, CanadaThere are bands that use a lot of equipment to sound loud and there are bands that just play loud. During Friday night's Canadian Music Fest set at the Garrison in Toronto, Metz defined what it means to play loud. There was no wall of Marshall...

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Filed under: Concerts and Tours, CanadaWhen your voice is shot from trans-Atlantic jetlag and a cold virus, your guitar gear was partly damaged en route and the howling rain is keeping the audience away, what's a girl to do? If you're England's Gemma Ray, then you sing the blues. The...

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