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Shmu is an Austin-based artist working hard to progress the “shoegazer” genre. Read The Spec’s interview with the visionary musician…
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The Audio Ranch premieres on KWSS 93.9 FM this week, read The Spec’s interview with one of the show’s founders, Jason Woodbury…
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Read MoreTicket Giveaway, Getting to Know The Belle Brigade
The Belle Brigade is a brother-and-sister duo that will open for Ray LaMontagne at Comerica Theatre on Oct. 22. Read our interview with the band…
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Read MoreInterview with Metronomy Frontman Joseph Mount
London band Metronomy plays Crescent Ballroom on Oct. 18, read our interview with frontman Joseph Mount…
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Read MoreThe SPECifics: John Densmore on His Past, Current Trajectory
John Densmore of legendary band The Doors is appearing at Zia Records in Phoenix on August 17. Read The Spec’s interview with the iconic drummer…
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Read MoreThe SPECifics: Getting to Know Australia’s Yoke
Yoke is an Australia-based trio that makes “infectious pop” and is due to release its debut EP, Jabiluka, in September. Read The Spec’s interview with the up-and-coming band…
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Read MoreDiscovering the ‘Brutal Truth’ with Foxy Shazam
Foxy Shazam’s “Gonzo” tour will stop at Crescent Ballroom on July 28. Read The Spec’s interview with the band and enter to win tickets to the Phoenix show…
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Read MoreThe SPECifics: Daniel Pujol on Production, Poetry, Plans
An interview with Daniel Pujol of Pujol. The band will be at Pub Rock Live on June 8. See what The Spec found out about Pujol’s music production, poetry favorites and current plans…
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Read MoreBaths Comes Clean, Talks Touring, Sexual Music, Future Releases
Read The Spec’s interview with Will Wiesenfeld of Baths and catch the band live at Crescent Ballroom on Friday, April 11…
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Read MoreThe Districts on Music Making, Reddit Recognition, Touring Times
Pennsylvania rock band The Districts released a self-titled EP in January on Fat Possum and is currently on tour. The foursome will play at Crescent Ballroom with The Thin Bloods and Northern Hustle on March 24.
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Read MoreTicket Giveaway, Interview: Blouse
Read The Spec’s interview with Charlie Hilton and enter to win tickets to see Blouse at Crescent Ballroom with Dum Dum Girls on March 9…
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Read MoreJared & The Mill and Its Western Expansion Tour
Read The Spec’s interview with Jared & The Mill, as well as a review of last night’s Crescent Ballroom show…
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Read MoreJosh Ritter Talks Musical Instrument Museum, Inspiration, Karaoke
On Jan. 20, Josh Ritter wil play a sold-out show at the Musical Instrument Museum with Gregory Alan Isakov. Read The Spec’s interview with the folk singer-songwriter…
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Read MoreBrotherun Comes Home to Phoenix
Brotherun returns home to perform at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 22. Read The Spec’s interview with bandmates Nick and Trevor Tillery…
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Read MoreInterview, Ticket Giveaway: French Horn Rebellion
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, French Horn Rebellion will perform live at Crescent Ballroom. Read our interview with the band and enter to win a pair of tickets to the show…
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Read MoreInterview, Ticket Giveaway: Tim Kasher
Read The Spec’s recent interview with Saddle Creek musician Tim Kasher, and enter to win tickets to see him live at Crescent Ballroom on Oct. 22…
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