We're not lying when we say White Lies is one of our top picks for '09. With a sound that's comparable to The Killers, Arcade Fire, and Interpol's, it's clear why we're fans. But after chatting with lead singer Harry McVeigh, we've got even more reason to love these Brits!

You're playing two of the year's biggest music festivals: Coachella and South by Southwest. Which are you more excited for?
They're both really different. SXSW (from what I've heard, I've never been) is very much an industry-based festival. A lot of new bands play there, which is always great because you always find something new that you fall in love with. But Coachella is one of those legendary amazing festivals. Festivals in the UK tend to rain the whole weekend, so it'll be nice to enjoy the music outdoors in the sun.

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