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.

  • Live Performance

    Sleepercar


    Jim Ward talks about his new venture with his new band Sleepercar intermixed with a live performance of "On My Way Back Home", "Fences Down", and "A Broken Promise".

  • Interview (SXSW)

    The Cross of Lorraine


    Peter from The Cross of Lorraine joins us during SXSW 2008 and breaks out the guitar and plays "The Whiskey Is Working" while talking to us about his upbringings and how that has morphed into his sound.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Fanfarlo


    Fanfarlo talks about their first time in the U.S., shooting people in Texas, and playing the drums with a ....ummmm....well, you check it out. Also watch performance clips from their SXSW 2008 showcase.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Young Lords


    Young Lords stop by during SXSW 2008 and talk about their first record, touring for the record, and recording in the studio.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Passenger


    Mike from Passenger sits down with us during SXSW 2008 and talks about his latest record, recording vs. live performance, and storytelling with his song writing.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Mink


    Roxwel's Kristi Lee pulls Mink into an alley during SXSW 2008 and talks to Mink about reality shows, their album, and how they randomly met ... well, sort of. Also check out performance clips from their SXSW 2008 showcase.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Kingdust


    Kingdust joins Roxwel's Kristi Lee in an alley and talk about where their name comes from, auditioning for the Misfits, and enjoy clips from their SXSW 2008 showcase.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    High On Fire


    Chuck pulls frontman Matt Pike out into an alley during SXSW 2008 and talks about how his personal torture influenced his albums, touring, and his need for competition. Also watch clips from High On Fire's SXSW showcase.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    The Willowz


    The Willowz sit down and talk with Roxwel about the concept behind their latest record, touring, and their first time in Austin, Texas. Also watch performance clips from their SXSW 2008 showcase.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Dead To Fall


    Chuck sits down with Dead To Fall (RIP) and talk about their first experience at SXSW 2008, and the concept behind their new record "Are You Serious". Also check out performance clips of their SXSW showcase.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Between The Buried and Me


    Our resident metalhead Chuck, sits down with Between the Buried and Me during SXSW 2008 and talks about the concept behind latest record "Colors".

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Zykos


    Mike Booher of Zykos met us on the street during SXSW 2008 and talked with us about this Austin band's journey through their studio experiences and he also talks about the dynamics of the band.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Jon Foreman


    Jon Foreman of Switchfoot sits down with us during SXSW 2008 and gives us a rundown of his music career from birth til now. He also tells us about his solo project and the concept behind it.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Matt King


    Matt King sat down with Roxwel during SXSW 2008 and talked about his mountain roots. He also shared some pretty interesting stories behind his songs.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    City and Colour


    Dallas Green of City and Colour takes a moment out during SXSW 2008 and tells us how his solo record City and Colour came together after rumors on the net surfaced and how it has been received in Canada.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    White Light Riot


    White Light Riot talk about the birth of the band, a name change, and recording their latest record.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    The Hard Lessons


    The Hard Lessons take a moment out during SXSW 2008 and tell us what got them into music, how they got together, the concept behind their latest album, and how they feel about touring non-stop.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Danger Radio


    Danger Radio stops by during SXSW 2008 and tells us about their experience with SXSW as well as their latest album.

  • Live Performance

    Dead Confederate


    Dead Confederate perform "The Rat" and "Tortured Artist Saint" live from Austin, Texas, they also take a break after their set and talk to us about...well...stuff.

  • Interview (SXSW)

    Ben's Brother


    Jamie and Kiris of Ben's Brother stop by during SXSW 2008 and chatted with us about the birth of the band as well as their overnight exposure to the world with a little help from a Dentyne commercial. Also enjoy snippets of their first single "Stuttering Kiss Me Again".