SXSW 2015: Interview with Chris Simpson of Zookeeper

SXSW 2015: Interview with Chris Simpson of Zookeeper

Interviewer: Brittany Robinson Interviewee: Chris Simpson Austin local, Chris Simpson is best known for his past projects with influential emo-band Mineral and more indie rock inspired band, The Gloria Record. His solo project, Zookeeper, is a 180 turn to his previous music. The songs are shorter, lighter, and tell fresh stories. Zookeeper experiments with new sounds, and is ever changing. Simpson isn’t restricted by a certain genre, because it […]

March 31, 2015 193

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SXSW 2015: Interview with Peter Sagar of Homeshake

By Tafari Robertson Music Reviewer This is Tafari Robertson here at KTSW South by Southwest 2015 with Peter Sugar from Homeshake. Did I pronounce that right? I mean it’s a pseudonym, but yeah, we’ll go with Sugar. Well first question, what’s your real name? Peter Sagar. How is your south by southwest going so far? It’s just really crazy. This is the second time I’ve been here, first time […]

March 31, 2015 1134

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SXSW 2015: An Interview With Yumi Zouma

Interviewer: Tafari Robertson, Music Reviewer Interviewee: Josh, Sam, Christie, Charlie of Yumi Zouma Hi my name is Tafari Robertson. I’m here with Yumi Zouma from New Zealand for KTSW. Can you guys go ahead and just state each of your names and what you do in the Band? Josh: Josh and a bit of everything Sam: Sam and like-wise Christie: Christie. I mostly sing Charlie: I’m Charlie. I do a […]

March 30, 2015 137

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SXSW 2015: Interview with Dent May

Interviewer: Kendra Sells, Music Reviewer Interviewee: Dent May Hello, this is Kendra Sells with KTSW 89.9 and I’m here with Dent May outside of Wonderland here at SXSW Dent: Wussup Yall? How many shows have you played this week and what has been your favorite one? Dent: That was our 3rd or 4th show so it’s been pretty chill compared to years where we’ve played like 12 to 14. I think my […]

March 30, 2015 254

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SXSW 2015: Chatting with Rising Dream-pop Duo, Cathedrals

By Janelle Abad Assistant Music Director West coast natives Brodie Jenkins and Johnny Hwin of the dream-pop duo, Cathedrals sat down to talk with KTSW after their performance at Hype Machine's Hype Hotel. Cathedrals recently released their debut EP earlier this year via Neon Gold Records and in the spirit of SXSW, took on an astounding nine shows in nine days. (see the slideshow below for a photo gallery of […]

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