Roxwel.com gets the artists' perspective on the making of their latest music videos, song and album concepts, touring and everything in between. The Artist Commentary series allows viewers to get a more intimate look at their favorite musicians, and it's also an outlet for artists to explain how that screwball video or off-the-charts album came to be. These details, coupled with picture-in-picture video or live performance outtakes, really exhibit how concepts become finished products.

  • Fun Fun Fun Fest Interview (sort of)

    Peelander-Z


    What do you do when someone looks you dead in the eye and says "I wanna eat-ah you face?" You lean into it and let him do it because it's usually Peelander Yellow who is doing the eating and THAT my friends, is an honor (btw, he likes his steak medium rare so keep it fresh and a little bloody.) And when your friends ask you what Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas is like, show them this video. It pretty much sums it up.

  • Exclusive Interview

    Fitz and The Tantrums


    Drummer, John Wicks and vocalist, Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick discuss their tour across the states, as well as, some insight into their writing process and the making of the "MoneyGrabber" video. Crazy nice guys with a crazy amount of talent and enthusiasm.

  • Exclusive Interview

    Forever The Sickest Kids


    Caleb Turman and Kyle Burns share a laugh, discussing their "sword fight" with Governor Rick Perry and shed some light on the recording process of their self entitled album. All this and an April Fools confession. Caleb, you are one diabolical guy and we love it!

  • Exclusive Interview

    Cut Copy


    Dan Whitford and Mitchell Scott chat about their new album "Zonoscope," as well as the "Need You Now" video, directed by Keith Schofield and how Cut/Copy straddles line between indie and dance music.

  • Exclusive Interview

    YELLE


    Julie Budet (Yelle) sits down with us to talk about the new album Safari Disco Club, as well as her UK tour with Katy Perry and the origin of the group's name. All with a warm smile and an infectious laugh. We adore this woman. Also, check out clips from her live performance later that evening.

  • Exclusive Interview

    Black Lips


    Jared Swilley and Cole Alexander hung out with us before their show at Emo's in Austin, Texas. They talked about their tour with Vivian Girls, as well as their new album Arabia Mountain with producer Mark Ronson. And apparently, a human skull makes for a good reverb chamber. Thanks for the visual guys. Also, check out clips from their live performance later that night.

  • Athens in Austin 2011

    40 Watt Club


    In March 2011, Austin was invaded by a horde of Georgia's finest rock & roll bands, and Roxwel teamed up with Atlanta/Athens stalwarts the 40 Watt Club to put on a damn fine Southern, sweaty rock party. Interviews and performances by Futurebirds, J Roddy Walston & The Business, Reptar, Twin Tigers, Gift Horse, Carnivores, & Little Tybee.

  • Interview

    Anberlin


    Anberlin takes time out of their busy schedule to chat with Roxwel in Austin, TX about their latest album 'Dark Is The Way, Light Is The Place.' They also perform songs from the new album, as well as some older fan favorites. Check it out!

  • South By South Death 2011 Recap

    Kvelertak


    Roxwel, Metalsucks, and NARM teamed up during SXSW with a ridiculous lineup for the first annual South By South Death. Kvelertak, Red Fang, Havok, Wormrot, and Meek Is Murder ripped the roof off Headhunter's in Austin, and took a few minutes to chat with us about the fest, their new records, and what's on the horizon.

  • Taiwan SXSW 2011

    Taiwan SXSW 2011


    Taiwan showcase at SXSW 2011. Performances from the critically acclaimed Tizzy Bac, punk band Fire Ex, the electronic band, Unfamiliar Friends Party, pop group, Wonfu. Orbis Fu from The Wall gives an in-depth overview about the music scene in Taiwan.

  • Exclusive Interview

    Clutch


    Now in their 20th year, Clutch's Neil Fallon discusses the ups and downs of running their own label, Weathermaker Music, their current tour with Motorhead, and how they've managed to stay together all these years.

  • Exclusive Interview & Live Performance

    Mike Watt


    The Man In The Van With A Bass In His Hand, Mike Watt, sits down for a little chat with us after performing his punk rock opera, "hyphenated- man" in its entirety in Austin, TX. He's not the type of man you need to ask questions to; he just spiels - and we wanted to give that to you with little interruption. It's a brief, candid portrait of the punk rocker at middle-age, giving us context to his latest opera, the future and the past.

  • SXSW 2011: Exclusive Interview & Live Performance

    Ellie Goulding


    Ellie Goulding meets us around a corner somewhere during SXSW 2011 and talks about this being her first US tour and first SXSW. She also tells us about the difference between crowds in the US vs. the UK. She gives us the UK perspective of US tour food. Check out the live performance clips from her SXSW 2011 showcase.

  • Exclusive Interview

    Sarah Jaffe


    We had the pleasure of meeting up with Sarah Jaffe before her show at [the ghost room] in Austin, Texas and she talked with us about playing solo shows, how Texas has influenced her music, and she gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of her latest video for "Clementine". Also catch performance clips of "Paul/The Body Wins," "Under," and "Backwards/Forwards."

  • Interview

    Dead Confederate


    Walker, Hardy & Brantley of Dead Confederate sit down with Bobby Nall of Roxwel to chat about their latest album, Sugar. Check out the guys telling stories of how they made the album, their music video for "Giving It All Away", and how J Mascis became their stalker! Be sure to also check out their live performance footage from the show, only on Roxwel.

  • Interview

    Dark Castle


    Rob and Stevie of doom metal duo Dark Castle sit down with Roxwel before their show at Emo's in Austin, TX to tell us a little about the band, tour troubles, and plans for the future...

  • Interview & Live Performance

    Black Tusk


    Hailing from sweaty Savannah, GA, Black Tusk have one goal - to shred your goddamn town with their bulldozer of a live show. The boys discuss recent van problems, good reviews, the buzz surrounding the band, John Baizely's artwork and touring with Pentagram, among other things.

  • Exclusive Interview & Live Performance

    Futurebirds


    Futurebirds Thomas and Carter sit down with host Bobby Nall and talk about playing shows with other Athens, GA bands, their process of writing songs, and also check out performance clips from their show at Mohawk in Austin, Texas.

  • The Final Frontier (Interview)

    Iron Maiden


    Legendary metallers, Iron Maiden, give us an exclusive in-depth look into the making of their latest album "The Final Frontier". Includes interviews with all five members and live footage from their most recent world tour.

  • Coming Home (Interview)

    Iron Maiden


    Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden takes us into the cockpit of Ed Force 1 and shares the story of how "Coming Home" came to be.