Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:39:45 -0400 Spinner.com http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface Podcast Maker v1.3.7 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker THE INTERFACE: Handpicked live performances from artists that matter. Spinner.com's Interface is a weekly performance-based show featuring hand-picked talent of interest. The program has showcased unique artists ranging from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings to Spoon. Subsrcibe to the feed to get fully downloadable performances from artists that matter. en AOL Music thepodcastguy@aol.com http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/v2-TheInterface_144.jpg http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface 144 144 Music Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall no Spinner.com The husband-and-wife duo perform four tunes for the Interface. Like You Crazy My Only Offer The Re-Arranger You Are Free http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/mates-of-state http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Mates_Of_State.mp3 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:37:51 -0400 Music no 00:18:56 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Adam Green returns to the Interface to perform five new tracks. 'Morning After Midnight' 'Broadcast Beach' 'Grandma Shirley and Papa' 'Be My Man/Novotel' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/adam-green http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Adam_Green.mp3 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:22:53 -0400 Music no 00:15:04 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Brooklyn indie rockers perform five new tracks at their second performance in our studio. Construcktive Summer Sequestered in Memphos Navy Sheets Stay Positive Joke About Jamaica http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/the-hold-steady-2008 http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Hold_Steady_2008.mp3 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:09:03 -0400 Music no 00:23:03 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com A rewind on the first half of 2008 with performances from Adele, Jamie Lidell, Nada Surf and more. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, 'How Long Do I Have to Wait' Jamie Lidell, 'Another Day' Adele, 'Chasing Pavements' Does it Offend You, Yeah?, 'We are Rockstars' Drive-By Truckers, 'A Ghost to Most' Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, 'Falling Slowly' Nada Surf, 'These Bones' Against Me!, 'Thrash Unreal' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/Best_Of_Interface.mp3 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:58:06 -0400 Music no 00:36:02 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Clad in their red jumpsuit uniforms, the duo perform for the Interface. 'Computer Camp Love' 'Sex Me Up' 'Princess' 'Fa Fa Fa' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/datarock http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Datarock.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:35:02 -0400 Music no 00:19:06 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The British soul singer croons his way through the Interface. 'Another Day' 'Little Bit of Feel Good' 'Where'd You Go' 'Game for Fools' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/jamie-lidell http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Jamie_Lidell_2008.mp3 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:23:34 -0400 Music no 00:20:21 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Alt-country act who take their name from a Johnny Cash tune stopped by the studio for an intimate performance. 'Early Morning' 'Dance With Me' 'My Two Feet' 'Barrier Reef' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/old-97s http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Old97s.mp3 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:35:49 -0400 Music no 00:17:02 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The British electronic quartet rocked the Interface something fierce -- smashing instruments included. 'We Are Rockstars' 'Attack of the 60 Ft Lesbian Octopus' 'With a Heavy Heart (I Regret to Inform You)' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/does-it-offend-you-yeah http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_DIOYY.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:32:16 -0400 Music no 00:15:24 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The legendary guitarist and songwriter stopped by for a solo performance on the Interface. 'Again and Again' 'Circles' 'If I Can't Change Your Mind' 'Makes No Sense at All' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/bob-mould http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Bob_Mould.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 14:09:31 -0400 Music no 00:19:58 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The electronic DJ blends heavy beats with jazz influences in our NY studio. 'Changes' 'Tickle It' 'Chick A Boom Boom Boom' 'Shake Ya Boogie' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/mocean-worker http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Mocean_Worker.mp3 Thu, 22 May 2008 18:37:01 -0400 Music no 00:28:42 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The British invade our studio yet again, as soulstress Duffy performs on the Interface. Warwick Avenue Syrup and Honey Stepping Stone Mercy http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/duffy http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Duffy.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:28:12 -0400 Music no 00:17:52 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Floridian punk-rockers brought their A-game to their Interface performance. New Wave I Stand Gorgeous http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/against-me http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Against_Me.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 11:37:06 -0400 Music no 00:17:02 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The female Guitar God stopped by our studio for an intimate performance. 'Life Being What It Is' 'Saving Days in a Frozen Head' 'Bone Chaos in the Castle' 'Sad America' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/kaki-king http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Kaki_King.mp3 Thu, 01 May 2008 16:22:18 -0400 Music no 00:16:58 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Dubbed the 'next Amy Winehouse' by the British press, Adele came to the States to perform on Spinner's stage. 'Chasing Pavements' 'Make You Feel My Love' 'Melt My Heart To Stone' 'Hometown Glory' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/adele http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Adele.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:28:04 -0400 Music no 00:19:12 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Aussie retro-dance trio jumped the pond to our L.A. studios for their Interface performance. 'So Haunted' 'Lights and Music' 'Far Away' 'Hearts on Fire' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/cut-copy http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Cut_Copy.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:37:45 -0400 Music no 00:24:34 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The dynamic singer silenced the room during her stellar Interface performance. 'Gary Song' 'Dream' 'Know That I' 'Love Endeavor' 'Do I' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/alice-smith http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Alice_Smith.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:52:50 -0400 Music no 00:24:05 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The singer-songwriter North Carolin stopped by our NY Studios for an intimate performance. Web in Front Devil's Train Little Bird Run, Lt., Run http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/eric-bachmann http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Eric_Bachmann.mp3 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:25:34 -0400 Music no 00:17:04 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Kentucky-born, world traveler stopped in New York to perform live in our studio. 27 Jennifers Fort Hood Looking at the world from the Bottom of a Well Put It Down White Lexus http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/mike-doughty http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Mike_Doughty.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:38:04 -0400 Music no 00:20:48 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Drive-By Truckers and their "three-axe attack" stopped by our studios for an intimate performance. 'The Home Front' 'A Ghost to Most' 'I'm Sorry Houston' 'The Opening Act' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/drive-by-truckers http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Drive_By_Truckers.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:44:57 -0400 Music no 00:23:18 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com English bloke Jack Penate demonstrated his love of dancing and his witty tunes at his Interface performance. 'Spit At Stars' 'Torn On the Platform' 'Second Minute Or Hour' Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/jack-penate http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Jack_Penate.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:14:09 -0400 Music no 00:13:59 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Nada Surf return to the Interface with bare-bone renditions of five songs from 'Lucky.' 'See These Bones' 'I Like What You Say' 'Here Goes Something' 'Ice on the Wing' 'Whose Authority' Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/nada-surf http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/Nada_Surf_2008.mp3 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:49:43 -0500 Music no 00:21:25 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Oscar-winning duo perform tracks from the little-indie-flick-that-could, 'Once,' at our L.A. studios. 'Falling Slowly' 'Once' 'When Your Mind's Made Up' 'Interview' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/glen-hansard-marketa-irglova http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Glen_Hansard.mp3 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:21:04 -0500 Music no 00:16:15 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Nicole Atkins & the Sea stopped by our NY studios to perform in their signature pop-noir sound. 'Maybe Tonight' 'Together We're Both Alone' 'Brooklyn's On Fire!' 'War Torn' 'Neptune City' 'Interview' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/nicole-atkins-and-the-sea http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Nicole_Atkins.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:41:24 -0500 Music no 00:22:52 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The indie darling Canadians traveled south to our New York studios to perform a few tracks. Track listing: 'All The Things That Go To Make Heaven And Earth' 'My Rights Versus Yours' 'Challengers' 'Mutiny, I Promise You' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/the-new-pornographers http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_New_Pornographers.mp3 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:46:35 -0500 Music no 00:18:53 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The California-based singer/songwriter popped by our studios for an acoustic performance. 'Cigarette Eyes' 'Mr. Pitiful' 'Miss Magnolia' 'Never Looking Back' 'Interview' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/matt-costa-2008 http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Matt_Costa_2008.mp3 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:42:19 -0500 Music no 00:17:40 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Kimya Dawson and Adam Green unplugged for an intimate Interface performance. 'Anyone Else But You' 'Loose Lips' 'I Like Giants' 'Tire Swing' 'Interview' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/kimya-dawson http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Kimya_Dawson.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:13:52 -0500 Music yes 00:15:26 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Sharon Jones, the legendary Queen of Funk herself, stopped by our studio for a lively performance with the Dap-Kings. 'I'm Not Gonna Cry' 'How Long Do I Have To Wait?' '100 Days, 100 Nights' 'Keep On Looking' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/sharon-jones-and-the-dap-kings http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Sharon_Jones.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:51:41 -0500 Music no 00:19:25 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Earlimart is 'Gonna Break Your Heart' in their Interface performance from our New York studio. 'The Little Things' 'Gonna Break Your Heart' 'Don't Think about Me' 'Bloody Nose' Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/earlimart http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Earlimart.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:39:45 -0500 Music no 00:17:21 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Part 2 of the Interface's 2007 highlights. Tegan & Sara, 'Back in Your Head' Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, 'Weapon of Choice' The National, 'Apartment Story' Bloc Party, 'This Modern Love' Spoon, 'I Summon You' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Best_Of_2007_2.mp3 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:31:11 -0500 Music no 00:19:58 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Part 1 of the Interface's 2007 highlights. Part 1 of the Interface's 2007 highlights Rogue Wave, 'Lake Michigan' Rodrigo y Gabriela,'Diablo Rojo' Sea Wolf,' You're a Wolf' The Budos Band, 'Chicago Falcon' Voxtrot, 'Kid Gloves' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Best_Of_2007_1.mp3 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:55:43 -0500 Music no 00:19:00 Music, Indie, Rogue Wave, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sea Wolf, The Budos Band, Voxtrot, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Blonde Redhead performs songs off their latest album, '23,' and explains why the number is magical. Watch them live on the Interface. Interface Set List: '23' 'The Dress' 'Harry and I' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/blonde-redhead http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Blonde_Redhead.%28null%29 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:16:59 -0500 Music no 00:23:14 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Blonde Redhead, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The California-based five-piece band stopped by our LA studios for an psychedelic performance. Film School Interface Set List 'Two Kinds' 'Compare' 'Lectirc' 'Interview' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/film-school http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Film_School.%28null%29 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:14:59 -0500 Music no 00:17:48 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Film School, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Jens Lekman brought his indie pop from Sweden to our NY studios. 'The Opposite of Hallelujah' 'A Postcard to Nina' 'Shirin' 'Friday Night at the Drive-in Bingo' 'Interview' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/jens-lekman http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Jens_Lekman.mp3 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:14:01 -0500 Music no 00:26:09 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Los Angeles-based indie pop outfit unplugs for their live studio performance. Sea Wolf Interface Setlist · 'Black Dirt' · 'Middle Distance Runner' · 'Winter Windows' · 'You're a Wolf' · Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/sea-wolf http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Sea_Wolf.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:47:47 -0500 Music no 00:19:41 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Sea Wolf DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Toronto's Stars dropped by our studio to perform their sparkling indie pop tunes. Stars Interface Setlist · 'Take Me to the Riot' · 'Midnight Coward' · 'Ghost of Genova Heights' · 'Window Bird' · Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/stars http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Stars.mp3 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:05:55 -0500 Music no 00:21:28 Music, Indie, Stars, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Rogue Wave rode a strong current of stripped-down indie rock in our L.A. studio. Rogue Wave Interface Setlist 'Chicago' 'Lullabye' 'Lake Michigan' Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/rogue-wave http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Rogue_Wave.%28null%29 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:11:53 -0500 Music no 00:17:54 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Rogue Wave, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The L.A. duo bring their high heels, neon sign and indie electro-pop to Spinner's NYC studio. Uh Huh Her Interface Setlist 'Mystery Lights' 'Run' 'Say So' 'Explode' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/uh-huh-her http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Uh_Huh_Her.%28null%29 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:15:26 -0400 Music no 00:19:29 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Uh Huh Her, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Ani DiFranco recently stopped by our New York studio to perform some of her favorite songs and gush about the Beatles. Ani DiFranco Setlist 'Both Hands' 'Present / Infant' 'Shameless' 'You Had Time' Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/ani-difranco http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Ani_Difranco.%28null%29 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:29:10 -0400 Music no 00:20:38 Music, Indie, Ani DiFranco, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Rentals return with their signature Moog synths and power-pop tunes. The Rentals Interface Setlist 'Life Without a Brain' 'Last Romantic Day' 'A Little Bit of You In Everything' 'Sweetness and Tenderness' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/the-rentals http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Rentals.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:14:11 -0400 Music no 00:23:13 Music, Indie, Acoustic, The Rentals, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Swedish indie singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez entrances audiences with his soft melodies and accoustic covers. Jose Gonzalez Interface Setlist 2007 'How Low' 'Crosses' 'Down The Line' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/jose-gonzalez http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Jose_Gonzalez_2007.mp3 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:40:38 -0400 Music no 00:14:18 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Jose Gonzalez, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The often-banned rockers from Atlanta gave us a (relatively tame) sample of their infamous live show. Black Lips Interface Setlist: 'How Do You Tell A Child Someone Has Died?' 'Bad Kids' 'Lock and Key' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/black-lips http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Black_Lips.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:59:31 -0400 Music no 00:11:59 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Black Lips, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The retro-cool, 11-piece band impresses us with their spin on Afrobeat soul. Full set · 'Ride Or Die' · 'Budos Rising' · 'Origin Of Man' · 'Chicago Falcon' · Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/budos-band http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Budos_Band.mp3 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:05:27 -0400 Music no 00:22:27 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Budos Band, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Canada's Hot Hot Heat sizzles in our L.A. studio, performing four songs from their new album 'Happiness Ltd.' Full set · 'Harmonicas & Tambourines' · 'Let Me In' · 'Outta Heart' · 'Middle of Nowhere' · Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/hot-hot-heat http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Hot_Hot_Heat.mp3 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:43:08 -0400 Music no 00:20:47 Music, Indie, Spinner, Hot Hot Heat, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner Austin five-piece Voxtrot introduces new tracks from their first full-length release. Voxtrot Interface Setlist 'Kid Gloves' 'Ghost' 'Steven' 'Soft and Warm' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/voxtrot http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Voxtrot.mp3 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:03:45 -0400 Music no 00:20:11 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, Voxtrot, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner Editors stopped by our studios to give us a taste of their sophomore album, 'An End Has a Start' Editors 2007 Interface · 'The Racing Rats' · 'Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors' · 'Bones' · Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/editors http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Editors_2007.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:37:31 -0400 Music no 00:18:37 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Editors, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The man known as the "nicest guy in indie rock" stopped by our studios to give us a little taste of 'Emerald City.' John Vanderslice Interface Podcast · 'White Dove' · 'The Tower' · 'Numbered Lithograph' · 'The Parade' · Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/john-vanderslice http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_John_Vanderslice.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:28:41 -0400 Music no 00:18:35 Music, Indie, Acoustic, John Vanderslice, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner The original Art Brut performs four outsider songs in our studio. Art Brut Interface Setlist 'Pump Up the Volume' 'Post Soothing Out' 'Direct Hit' 'Good Weekend' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/art-brut http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Art_Brut.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:28:14 -0400 Music no 00:18:11 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, Art Brut, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Identical singer-songwriter twins Tegan and Sara stopped by to give us a taste of their new album, 'The Con.' Tegan And Sara Interface tracklisting: 'Back In Your Head' 'The Con' 'Nineteen' 'Dark Come Soon' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/tegan-and-sara http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Tegan_and_Sara.mp3 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:44:05 -0400 Music no 00:20:04 Music, Indie, Tegan and Sara, Tegan & Sara Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Mexican duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela combines world and rock music, adds a touch of metal, and brings it all to the Interface. Rodrigo Y Gabriella Interface Tracklisting: 'Diablo Rojo' 'Juan Loco' 'Orion' [Metallica Cover] (Not Available in podcast for copyright reasons. goto spinner.com for stream) 'Tamacun' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/rodrigo-y-gabriela http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Rodrigo_Y_Gabriela.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:43:59 -0400 Music no 00:16:24 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Rodrigo Y Gabriella, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Nebraska-born Josh Rouse, who wrote his latest album while living in Spain, visited our studio (in his new home of New York) to perform a few songs. Josh Rouse Interface Podcast 2007 'Domesticated Lovers' 'Hollywood Bass Player' 'London Bridges' 'Sweetie' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/josh-rouse http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Josh_Rouse.mp3 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:03:38 -0400 Music no 00:20:23 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Josh Rouse, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Brit indie-rock quartet Bloc Party spent a weekend in our studio, performing three acoustic songs. Bloc Party Interface 'I Still Remember' 'So Here We Are' 'This Modern Love' 'Someday' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/bloc-party http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Bloc_Party.mp3 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:41:58 -0400 Music no 00:17:12 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, Bloc Party, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Sweden's Mando Diao unleashed their Brit-flavored rock 'n' roll in our New York studio. Mando Diao Interface Setlist 'Long Before Rock 'N' Roll' 'Song for Aberdeen' 'Down In The Past' 'God Knows' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/mando-diao http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Mando_Diao.mp3 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:57:31 -0400 Music no 00:15:45 Music, Indie, Acoustic, Mando Diao, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Minnesota sextet redefines art-rock and paints during their in-studio set. Cloud Cult Interface Setlist 'Chemicals Collide' 'Pretty Voice' 'Take Your Medicine' Interview http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/cloud-cult http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Cloud_Cult.mp3 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:22:18 -0400 Music no 00:16:53 Music, Indie, Cloud Cult, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Arizona-based outfit the Format heads east for a four-song acoustic performance in our New York Studio. Interface Setlist 'Snails' 'She Doesn't Get It' 'The Compromise' 'Swans' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/the-format http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Format.mp3 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:34:51 -0400 Music no 00:19:01 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Little Ones unleashed an onslaught of power-pop with three songs from their 'Sing Song' EP. The Little Ones Interface Setlist 'Oh, MJ!' 'Face the Facts' 'Lovers Who Uncover' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/the-little-ones http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Little_Ones.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:58:29 -0400 Music no 00:17:10 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, The Little Ones Spinner.com The Comas rocked the Interface with four songs from 'Spells.' The Comas Interface Setlist 'Red Microphones' 'Come My Sunshine' 'Now I'm A Spider' 'New Wolf' http://www.spinner.com/artists/the-interface/the-comas http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Comas.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:24:32 -0400 Music no 00:17:42 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall, The Comas Spinner.com The National performed four new anthems from the 'Boxer' on the Interface. The National Interface 'Mistaken for Strangers' 'Apartment Story' 'Slow Show' 'Start a War' Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/the-national http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_National.mp3 Thu, 31 May 2007 18:21:00 -0400 Music no 00:18:34 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, The National, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com of Montreal's Kevin Barnes and Bryan Poole treated the Interface to a rare acoustic set. of Montreal Interface Setlist 1. 'Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse' 2. 'Lysergic Bliss' 3. 'The Past Is A Grotesque Animal' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/of-montreal http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_of_Montreal.mp3 Thu, 24 May 2007 20:24:56 -0400 Music no 00:21:37 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, of Montreal Spinner.com Youth Group, the Indie-pop maestro's from Down Under rocked the Interface with four songs from their 'Casino Twilight Dogs' album. Youth Group Interface - 'Start Today Tomorrow' - 'Sicily' - 'Sorry' - 'The Destruction of Laurel Canyon' - Interview http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/youth-group http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Youth_Group.mp3 Thu, 17 May 2007 19:41:23 -0400 Music no 00:18:29 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, Youth Group Spinner.com Indie-folk songtress Maria Taylor performed three songs before sitting down for a candid interview. 1. Maria Taylor represents half of the indie-folk duo Azure Ray. 2. The multi-instrumentalist has collaborated with Bright Eyes, Moby, David Barbe and Crooked Fingers. 3. She started her music career at age 15, releasing two albums with her band Little Red Rocket, on Geffen Records. 4. She played drums in the video for Bright Eyes' 'Four Winds.' 5. Her songs were featured in episodes of 'One Tree Hill' and 'Grey's Anatomy.' http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/maria-taylor http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Maria_Taylor.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2007 12:34:54 -0400 Music no 00:17:24 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Spinner, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, Maria Taylor Spinner.com BRMC parked their bikes in front our L.A. studio and performed songs from their new album 'Baby 81' and sitting down for an interview. The California based goth-folk trio formed when bassist Robert Levon Been and guitarist Peter Hayes met in high-school and later added English transplant Nick Jago. The band was originally named The Elements before renaming themselves after Marlon Brando's motorcycle gang in the 1953 film 'The Wild One. BRMC admitted a debt to the beat-generation naming their third LP 'Howl' after Allen\ Ginsberg's most popular work.. Oasis' Noel Gallagher wanted to sign the band his new Brother Records imprint in the late '90s. Their song 'Ain't No Easy Way' was featured in a 2005 episode of popular comedy show My Name Is Earl) http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/black-rebel-motorcycle-club http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Black_Rebel_Motorcycle_Club.mp3 Fri, 04 May 2007 10:45:31 -0400 Music no 00:14:45 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Montreal post-punk trio lights up the studio with four grrrl band-influenced numbers. 1. The Montreal post-punk trio combines the aggression and melody of Fugazi mashed with '90s alt-rock. 2. Singer Elizabeth Powell started her musical journey at the age of 14 and tried a solo career before joining Land of Talk. 3. For all the (well-deserved) buzz the band has generated, they have yet to release a full length album. 4. Powell is active in the Montreal music scene and once roomed with members of Arcade Fire. 5. The band earned themselves a gig at Central Park Summer Stage in New York with Grizzly Bear and the Decemberists. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/land-of-talk http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Land_of_Talk.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 14:45:10 -0400 Music no 00:17:30 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Indie hip-hop poster boy EL-P delivers an uncompromising live performance on the Interface. 1. Jamie Meline (aka EL-P) is co-founder and CEO of the genre-defining Definitive Jux label. 2. EL-P is the son of jazz pianist. 3. Has remixed Nine Inch Nails and had Trent Reznor contribute guest vocals to 'Flyentology' 4. Was part of the influential indie hip-hop outfit Company Flow. 5. EL-P was selected to work on Zach de la Rocha's solo album, which has been shelved indefinitely. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/el-p http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_El-p.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:45:50 -0400 Music no 00:16:51 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, EL-P Spinner.com The Interface celebrates it's first birthday with a retrospective podcast of our favorite moments. The Interface celebrates its first anniversary with a retrospective podcast of our favorite moments. http://www.spinner.com/2007/04/05/the-interfaces-most-outlandish-moments/ http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Year_End_Highlights.mp3 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 12:54:41 -0400 Music no 00:25:03 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner The Softlightes' founder Ron Fountenberry played three rare acoustic songs and let us in on his guilty pleasures. 1. Softlightes are an electro-tinged indie-pop outfit from So Cal that formed from the remnants of the Incredible Moses Leroy. 2. Singer Ron Fountenberry is an admitted M.C. Hammer and Bobby Brown fan. 3. The band was signed by Austrailian indie powerhouse Modular from a demo CD that literally traveled it's way around the globe. 4. The band's 'Girlkillsbear' track was remixed by Sweden 's Lo-Fi Fnk 5. Fountenberry told Spinner that Gene Kelly' s 'Singing in the Rain' was an influence on the record. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/softlightes http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Softlightes.mp3 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:40:32 -0400 Music no 00:16:28 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Chicago-based retro-flavored, indie-pop quintet played four songs in our near skyscraper of a building, then took part in a special user-submitted Q&A segment. 1. The quintet comprises ex-members of Nymb, Punjab and the Narrator. 2. After releases on bassist Jesse Woghin's Flameshovel Label, the band made its home at Suicide Squeeze. 3. They've toured with Appleseed Cast, the Mercury Program, Pedro the Lion, the American Analog Set, Broken Social Scene, Minus the Bear and Pinback. 4. They want to fight the Kooks. We're not even kidding. 5. Singer Jeremy Bolen admits a debt to indie forefather Eric Bachman and takes pride in vocal comparisons. http://www.spinner.com/2007/03/26/chin-up-chin-up-are-all-about-the-fans/ http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Chin_Up_Chin_Up.mp3 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:44:11 -0400 Music no 00:29:33 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Ted Leo wrote us a prescription for six live songs, including his cover of the Impressions' 'Keep on Pushing.' 1. He is a punk veteran who got his start in bands including Citizens Arrest, Chisel and the Sin-Eaters. 2. Leo is a strict vegan, and is pretty good at guessing who else is. 3. He is armed with an English degree from the University of Notre Dame. 4. Commonly confused with former AOL big-wig Ted Leonsis. 5. Ted's lyrics have remained politically charged through his career. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/ted-leo http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Ted_Leo.mp3 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:55:40 -0500 Music no 00:23:48 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Swedish buzz trio Peter Bjorn & John left most of their gear behind and played us three songs, including the indie hit 'Young Folks.' -The Swedish trio achieved indie-rock fame with 2006 single 'Young Folks' and its maddeningly catchy whistling. -The band recorded this performance during their very first visit to New York. -'Young Folks' was featured in the hit TV show 'Grey's Anatomy.' -They may be new to the States, but PB&J have been together since 1999 and have three LPs under their belt. -PB&J are part of the 2007 Coachella Festival lineup and will tour the U.S. in the fall. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/peter-bjorn-john http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Peter_Bjorn_John.mp3 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:05:09 -0500 Music no 00:23:02 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Kaiser Chiefs started a riot in our studio, performing three songs from sophomore disc 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob.' Kaiser Chiefs won Brit Awards for 'Best Group', 'Best British Rock Act' and 'Best Live Act' in 2006. The band was named after the South African Kaizer Chiefs Football Club. Performed at LIVE8 in 2005... sort of. They actually played before the concert officially started. They played three brand-new songs from 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob' for the Interface. Their sound is a modern twist on the fury of early Clash, the hooks of the Jam. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/kaiser-chiefs http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Kaiser_Chiefs.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:44:00 -0500 Music no 00:17:29 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com A lone Cold War Kid, vocalist Nathan Willet, plays acoustic versions of 'We Used to Vacation,' 'Hospital Beds' and a Joni Mitchell cover. - Cold War Kids spent three weeks flying cross-country to play a series of shows in New York and Los Angeles. - The band members are big fans of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman and would like him to come to their show. - "Cold War Kids" comes from a poem written by bassist Matt while he was in Hungary. - The band's first practice sessions took place atop Mulberry Street restaurant in downtown Fullerton, CA. - The band's sound combines '60s soul and traditional jazz with shades of classic rock. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/cold-war-kids http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Cold_War_Kids.mp3 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 18:07:15 -0500 Music no 00:15:44 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Dustin Kensrue goes Thrice-less, playing three songs off 'Please Come Home,' plus an earthy cover of Springteen's 'State Trooper.' 1. Dustin Kensrue is most well-known as the lead singer and guitarist for the Southern California post-hardcore band Thrice. 2. His solo album was originally titled 'Ursus Veritas,' a Latin pun on the phrase "bare/bear truth." 3. Kensrue's lyrics often highlight biblical and spiritual themes, influenced by the writings of Christian author C.S. Lewis ('The Chronicles of Narnia'). 4. His debut album, 'Please Come Home,' hit No. 1 on Billboard's New Artist chart in its first week of release. 5. He named his newborn daughter "Sailor." (Take that, Pilot Inspektor!) http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/dustin-kensrue http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The%20_Interface_Dustin_Kensrue.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:43:08 -0500 Music no 00:18:14 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, Spinner Dustin Kensrue Spinner.com Annuals left their endless collection of instruments in the van and played us four songs using only acoustic guitars. 1. The average age of the band members is 20, making them too young to enter most shows they play. 2. The band has toured with the likes of the Dears and Flaming Lips\ 3. Each member is a multi-instrumentalist, and live shows often have two drummers. 4. They recently made their network TV debut on 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien.' 5. They're obsessed with Mr. Bungle and anything to do with Mike Patton. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/annuals http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The%20_Interface_Annuals.mp3 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:21:11 -0500 Music no 00:20:15 Music, Indie, Acoustic, spinner, annuals, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Amy Winehouse makes her U.S. debut with three nearly a cappella songs from her No. 1 U.K. album. She also talks about her favorite American things, explains her pinup tattoos and disses Bono. 1. Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' reached No. 1 in the U.K. 2. This Interface performance marks her U.S. debut 3. Ghostface Killah guested on the U.S. version of 'You Know I'm No Good,' but the pair has never actually met. 4. She's been tapped to record the theme to an upcoming James Bond movie. 5. Is known for drunken onstage antics and told us, "I enjoy alcohol. I really enjoy alcohol." http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/amy-winehouse http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Amy_Winehouse.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:20:55 -0500 Music no 00:19:40 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Family indie-rock outfit Pablo play three songs from their new album, 'Half the Time,' and a cover of the classic 'Summertime.' 1. Pablo are one big family consisting of singer Paul Schalda, his brother Will, and Paul's wife, Maggie, along with the Strandberg brothers, Michael and Brian. 2. They are touring with longtime friend Kevin Devine and are also serving as his backing band. 3. Pablo contain former members of Awek, the Realistics and funk all-stars Fast Breakin' Classics. 4. The band played with Jeremy Enigk in Seattle on New Year's Eve. 5. They were named one of NPR's Top 10 of 2006 - http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/pablo http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Pablo.mp3 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:29:31 -0500 Music no 00:20:09 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Singer-songwriter Matt Costa takes a nap on our conference room floor before playing six of his best songs. 1. Matt Costa is a pro-skater turned successful musician. 2. He didn't play the guitar seriously until a broken leg kept him off his skateboard for a year 3. His big break came when one of his homemade demos was discovered by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont. 4. Matt guested on the 'Curious George' soundtrack and toured with Jack Johnson. 5. Before the taping, Matt took a nap on our conference room to recharge after a long night with friends Jack D., Jim B. and Stella A. http://spinner.aol.com/artists/the-interface/matt-costa http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Matt_Costa.mp3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:40:22 -0500 Music no 00:25:31 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com The Slip go hunting and play three acoustic numbers in our studio. 5 things (to write on your hand) about The Slip 1. The trio recently toured with My Morning Jacket. 2. All three band members attended the Berklee School of Music but quit to focus on their first album, 'From the Gecko.' 3. Reformed hippies, they've even recorded in Phish's barn. 4. Their song 'Even Rats' was featured on the PlayStation 2 video game 'Guitar Hero.' 5 . 'Eisenhower,' their latest album, is easily one of the best indie-rock records of 2006. http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/the-slip http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Slip.mp3 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:41:32 -0500 Music no 00:25:39 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview Spinner.com The world's best bar band drops by to play 3 stripped down gems in our studio. 5 things (to write on your hand) about The Hold Steady 1. Formed in Brooklyn from the ashes of Minneapolis' Lifter Puller. 2. The Hold Steady acknowledge a debt to hometown heroes Bob Mould and Paul Westerberg. 3. The group's obtuse yet intriguing lyrics often make reference to literary figures, alcohol and Catholicism. 4. The band came into the Interface studio armed with a bottle of jaegermaister. 5. Debuted their highly-entertaining 'Chips Ahoy' video on Spinner. http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/the-hold-steady http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Hold_Steady.mp3 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:46:00 -0500 Music no 00:24:33 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Turn on, tune in, drone out with an amazing performance from some of Austin TX's finest, the Black Angels. 5 things (to write on your hand) about The Black Angels: 1. Took their name from the Velvet Underground's 'The Black Angel's Death Song' 2. Formed a mere 2 years ago in Austin, TX. 3. Once acted as the backing band for the Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe (watch : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCjk7uZlZF8) 4. Several members of the Black Angels are multi-instrumentalists which allows them to swap instruments throughout their live sets. 5. Lead singer Alex Maas sometimes sports an Electric Sitar, which has been described by some as 'the defining sound of the '60's.' (check out http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/Master%20sitar.htm) http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/the-black-angels http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Black_Angels.mp3 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:21:18 -0500 Music no 00:23:34 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Snowden's main man, Jordan Jeffares, strips their sound down to the barebones for a performance of four solo songs. 5 things (to write on your hand) about Snowden: 1. Snowden was named after a character appearing in Joseph Heller's Catch-22. 2. Currently on tour with every blogger's favorite, ¡Forward, Russia! 3. Gave away their entire debut EP free on their website. http://snowden.info/ 4. 'Anti-Anti' was released on '90s genre-defining label, Jade Tree. 5. Frontman Jordan Jeffares was Borat for Halloween. (Jordan, send us pix, will ya? :) ) http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/snowden http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Snowden.mp3 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:18:52 -0500 Music no 00:22:00 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall, Snowden, Noel Gallagher, TV on the Radio, Decemberists, Cat Power Spinner.com Mojave 3's Neil Halstead plays five acoustic songs before joining us on our "ugly, but functional" green Interface couches. 5 things (to write on your hand) about Mojave 3: 1. Formed in 1995 out of the remnants of the seminal shoegazer band Slowdive. 2. Even though you wouldn't expect it from a Brit, Neil is a complete surfing fanatic and has been doing it for well over 10 years. 3. 'Blue Bird of Happiness' was featured on, of all things, a Hummer TV commercial. 4. Their original name was Mojave, but they later added the "3" (they were a trio at the time) because another band had already snagged the moniker. 5. The song 'Driving With Bert' was inspired by Bert Jansch, who "was the soundtrack to Neil's life for a little while." http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/mojave-3 http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Mojave_3.mp3 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:23:35 -0500 Music no 00:36:14 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview Spinner.com 'Brooklyn Boy' Kevin Devine ditched the Goddamn Band for a stellar solo acoustic performance. 5 things (to write on your hand) about Kevin Devine: 1. Was the former frontman of post-punk band Miracle of '86 2. His latest record 'Put Your Ghost to Rest' was produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Beck) 3. Although he is a 'Brooklyn Boy' he got his musical start in Staten Island. playing an instrumental role in a then-emerging DIY hardcore scene. 4. Played with artists ranging from Bright Eyes, Bob Mould and M. Ward. 5. Did a stellar cover of Pedro the Lion's 'The Longer I lay Here' http://www.spinner.com/2006/10/27/exclusive-mp3s-kevin-devine-covers-pedro-the-lion-more/ http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/kevin-devine http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Kevin_Devine.mp3 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:25:54 -0500 Music yes 00:35:23 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com TV On the Radio take you to the much-fabled 'Cookie Mountain' with three bare-bones live performances. 5 things (to write on your hand) about TV On The Radio 1. We did some digging, and we think TVOTR may have lifted their new album's title from a Rosie O'Donnell film called 'Riding the Bus With My Sister.' 2. Lead singer Tunde is an accomplished animator and used to work on MTV’s 'Celebrity Deathmatch.' 3. Their (logical) MySpace URL has been hijacked by a squirrel in Colorado. http://www.spinner.com/2006/11/09/myspace-u-r-hell/ 4. On TVOTR's last tour, they shared the stage with goth/industrial legends Nine Inch Nails and Bauhaus. 5. Besides being a producer to the stars (YYY's, Massive Attack, etc), Guitarist Dave Sitek is a badass photographer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/junoswift/ http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/tv-on-the-radio http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_TV_On_The_Radio.mp3 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:21:24 -0500 Music yes 00:30:23 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall, Noel Gallagher, TV on the Radio Spinner.com O Valencia! Morrissey-obsessive Colin Meloy and his band, the Decemberists, perform three acoustic songs. 5 things (to write on your hand) about the Decemberists 1. Named after the Russian Decemberist Revolt. 2. Were the first to distribute a music video via BitTorrent. 3. Orangina is the official drink of the band. 4. Petra Haden of That Dog was a former member of the band. 5. The Crane Wife is a Japanese folk tale that front man Colin Meloy discovered in Portland http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/decemberists http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_The_Decemberists.mp3 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:41:47 -0500 Music no 00:27:16 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Grizzly Bear, some of Brooklyn's finest, slip off their shoes and strip down their sound for a five-song Interface performance. 5 things (to write on your hand) about grizzly bear 1. The 'Yellow House' LP was recorded in singer ED Droste's mother's house in Boston 2. Met the TV on the Radio guys by working at a Williamsburg Coffee shop. 3. The band's name comes from Ed Droste's ex's nickname (at least that is what they made up) 4. The record was self-produced and recorded on pro-tools DIY style. 5. Their first record 'Horn of Plenty' was reinterpreted by the likes of Dntel, Solex and Matmos. http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/grizzly-bear http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Grizzly_Bear.mp3 Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:05:16 -0500 Music no 00:37:45 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall Spinner.com Brit-pop god Noel Gallagher leaves Liam at home and performs three acoustic songs, including the often-overlooked classic 'Whatever.' 5 things (to write on your hand) about Noel Gallagher: 1. Auditioned for (but didn't get) the lead singer role in the Inspiral Carpets in 1998. He became the band's guitar tech instead. 2. Was so inspired by Johnny Marr of the Smiths that he purchased the exact same model of Gibson guitar (in red, of course). 3. Was successfully sued for "borrowing" the melody from Coca-Cola's 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing' for Oasis' 'Shakermaker.' 4. Oasis have sold close to fifty million records worldwide since their 1994 breakthrough 'Definitely Maybe.' 5. Noel penned 97 of the 114 original songs Oasis have released to date. Liam runs a distant second with 9 to his credit. http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/noel-gallagher http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Noel_Gallagher.mp3 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:20:08 -0400 Music yes 00:34:38 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Oasis, Noel Gallagher AOL Music Mysterious freak-folk master M. Ward performs three songs in our Interface studio before sitting down for a revealing interview. 5 things (to write on your hand) about M. Ward: 1. Once played in Rodriguez which was produced by Jason Lytle of Grandaddy. 2. Co-produced Jenny Lewis' 'Rabbit Fur Coat.' 3. Has amazing finger-picking guitar skills ala John Fahey. 4. Played guitar for Bright Eyes on Craig Kilborn and Connor shouted out "M.Ward for President!" 5. Is a massive Brian Wilson fan, calling his music "the beginning of an entirely new sound. http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/m-ward http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_M_Ward.mp3 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:37:52 -0400 Music no 00:22:55 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, M. Ward AOL Music Sadcore maven Cat Power gives us the latest from 'The Greatest,' performing two songs and talking fully uncensored. Hear two additional covers at aolmusic.com/theinterface. 5 things (to write on your hand) about Cat Power: 1. Her real name is Chan Marshall, and it's pronounced like "Shawn." 2. She is completely obsessed with Bob Dylan. 3. She has covered everyone from Pavement to Thurston Moore, and even a bit of Gnarls Barkley. 4. She is reportedly the new face of Chanel's jewelry advertising campaign. 5. She is proudly clean and sober. http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/cat-power http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Cat_Power.mp3 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:40:40 -0400 Music no 00:39:29 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall AOL Music Walter Schreifels, hardcore hero and once-member of a zillion bands (Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand and Rival Schools among them), visits the Interface and performs nine acoustic songs. 5 things (to write on your hand) about Walter Schreifels 1. Walter was the main man behind Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, Rival Schools and Walking Concert 2. Has the ability to transform two minute hardcore anthems into acoustic pop gems. 3. Moved to Berlin about two hours after his Interface. 4. Formed, wrote and produced CIV for their first album which featured the semi-hit 'Can't Wait One Minute More,' but didn't actually play on it. 5. Arguably the most talented dude to come from the hardcore scene. http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/walter-schreifels http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Walter_Schreifels.mp3 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:35:35 -0400 Music no 00:48:00 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall AOL Music In our first L.A. episode of the Interface, Spoon-man Britt Daniel brings his guitar and an iPod full of backing tracks to perform three songs. 5 things (to write on your hand) about Spoon 1. Spoon was formed in Austin in 1994 by drummer Jim Eno and vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Britt Daniel. 2. The band got its name from the German band Can, who were on Spoon Records. 3. Britt Daniel used an iPod as his backing band for this performance. 4. 'The Agony of Laffitte' EP was named after A&R man Ron Laffitte, who signed (and then dropped) the band from Elektra. 5. Britt Daniel appeared in a 2005 episode of 'Veronica Mars' doing a karaoke version of Elvis Costello's 'Veronica.' http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/spoon http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Spoon.mp3 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:52:32 -0400 Music no 00:16:48 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall AOL Music Jeremy Enigk, the voice behind Sunny Day Real Estate, performs five songs including the classic 'How It Feels to Be Something On.' 5 things (to write on your hand) about Jeremy Enigk 1. Former frontman of the legendary band Sunny Day Real Estate 2. Formed Fire Theft in 2002 with former SDRE bandmates Nate Mendel and William Goldsmith, also of Foo Fighters fame. 3. Is about to release his highly anticipated sophomore solo album, 'The World Waits,' a decade after his acclaimed 'Return of the Frog Queen.' 4. Is one of the most underrated, yet insanely influential, artists of our time. 5. Scored the soundtrack for the 2003 film 'The United States of Leland' http://music.aol.com/artists/the-interface/jeremy-enigk http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/The_Interface_Jeremy_Enigk.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:46:27 -0400 Music no 00:31:25 Music, Indie, Acoustic, DJ set, AOL, aolmusic.com, Interview, Eagles of Death Metal, KT Tunstall AOL Music