Battles Headed Back to Austin

It's been a while since we got to see Battles live. They were at Fun Fun Fun Fest a couple years ago, and when touring in support of Mirrored, they broke the power supply at Emo's outside. It's no secret that the band's powerful live show, driven by drummer John Stanier's epic skills, is a crucial stop for any music nerd. It's a ways off, but mark your calendar because it will sell out quickly: the band returns to Emo's Outside October 21. Listen to the new record, Gloss Drop, at AOL. Tickets on sale June 11 at TicketWeb.