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On The Cover Interview - Cruel Black Dove

After spending plenty of time with their music, we felt it was time to truly get to know our current On The Cover group, Cruel Black Dove. We got to dig a bit deeper into the musical past of the band, covering everything from important musical influences to the development

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By Chip Adams Jun 23, 2008 in FEATURES

Interview - Wallpaper

Eric Frederic has problems. At least, I think he does, and he won't admit it. For one, I don't believe some crazy guy named Ricky Reed, who is Frederic says is supposedly in his band, is real - but Frederic isn't willing to divulge anything else at first regarding his group composition. The recent UC-Berkeley

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By JENZ Jun 16, 2008 in FEATURES

Interview - Ed Harcourt

"Would you like some coffee, love?" Ed Harcourt is on the phone with his manager when he greets me amidst unassembled gear and tangled wires at Café du Nord Monday, but it still doesn't stop him from offering me a kiss on the cheek

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By JENZ Jun 06, 2008 in FEATURES

On The Cover Interview - Bell

About two minutes into “Brown Bear”, one of the songs off of Bell’s highly regarded six song EP, something happens that I feel sonically personifies the current position of Bell. A breath in; in which, for a short instance there is anticipation and excitement before an ultimate explosive downbeat

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By Dan Didier Jun 02, 2008 in FEATURES

The Tripwire Acoustic Sessions

During what many refer to as the music industry's spring break here in Austin, we transformed our Tripwire HQ inside the Levi's/FADER Fort into our own small (and we mean SMALL) studio for recording acoustic performances from many of our favorite bands. We rolled video, captured some amazing audio

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By Chip Adams May 28, 2008 in FEATURES

Interview - Justin Townes Earle

Standing in the shadow of a legendary father can be hard if not impossible, just ask Julian Lennon. However, Justin Townes Earle, son of outlaw country hero Steve Earle, seems to be pulling it off. The young Mr. Earle's latest release, The Good Life, is unlike the so-called country that is dominating the charts

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By Danny R. Phillips May 22, 2008 in FEATURES

Interview - Two Days With The Morning Benders

Chicken quesadillas and more were the topics on hand when I visited Chu, guitarist Joe Ferrell, and drummer Julian Harmon at Mission studio Different Fur where the band recorded debut full-length Talking Through Tin Cans (bass guy Tim Or was off celebrating his birthday). It was a Wednesday full of sluggish warmth

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By JENZ May 06, 2008 in FEATURES

On The Cover Interview With Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison

To help get to know our current On The Cover group Frightened Rabbit a little better, I got an opportunity to chat with frontman Scott Hutchison. Prior to this interview, I did get to meet all four members of this emerging Scottish group while they visited our space within the Levi's/FADER Fort in Austin

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By Chip Adams Apr 22, 2008 in FEATURES

On The Steps Of A Closed Coffee Shop With Alamo Race Track

SXSW for many can be quite a daunting process. By the end of the week, your legs are straight stiff, your back is in a permanent slouch and your ears have probably lost the ability to pick up high frequencies. There are literally hundreds of bands to see, lines to wait in

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By Kyle Rother Mar 21, 2008 in FEATURES

Beastie Boys - The Interview

Music has power. It is a key part of all of our lives whether we seek it out, create it ourselves, or have done as little as walk into a store or go to a high school dance. Music is powerful and can generate memories in all of us-memories we wouldn't remember without that certain song. I remember the first time I really started listening to the Beastie Boys. Growing up in suburbia Texas

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By Rebecca Silverstein Mar 05, 2008 in FEATURES

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