“When the revolution comes; guns and rifles will be taking the place of poems and essays,” sang The Last Poets on “When the Revolution Comes” from their landmark eponymous 1970 record. From The Last Poets to Gil Scott-Heron to Public Enemy, there’s been a revolutionary streak in hip-hop, even well before there was a thing called hip-hop. For over a decade now, the group known as Dead Prez has kept the revolutionary fire alive in hip-hop. Unabashedly political, and intellectual as they are street-wise, Dead Prez claims their motto as “Revolutionary But Gangsta.” more ›

Here at Austinist, we're all about bringing people together. But occasionally there are those who really need to be kept apart, for their safety and that of others. We present below the following tiny novel, courtesy of Austin Craigslist. more ›

The Merrell Oyster Race is the ultimate urban hybrid adventure, sending teams of 3-6 racers out on a mystery course around the city. Heading into its 9th season, Oyster is the longest running “urban adventure race” in the USA. The courses can range from 10-30 miles and 2-6 hours, providing an endurance level to suit all appetites. more ›

Attendance Records' first project kicked off in October at Anderson High School, with the help of Mother Falcon and the Sour Notes, and the final result is ready for the world. To celebrate, Attendance is throwing a release party tonight at the Mohawk, where the record will be available on CD and, in limited quantity, on vinyl. They've rounded up a stout lineup for both stages more ›

The very fact that Moontower chose to hold its first, and hopefully annual comedy fest in Austin speaks well to the fact that Austin has a burgeoning scene of its own with comics like Matt Bearden and John Ramsey rippling into recognition far outside our growing little burg. Not only have the past couple of years seen the addition of new venues like the New Movement Theater, but also new regularly scheduled comedy genius like Cap City’s always on point, Punch. more ›

If not for legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, the "metal horns" (\m/) may have never been created. Appreciated and admired for his numerous contributions to the classic metal scene (Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Heaven & Hell--the list continues), Dio's legacy lives on in the hearts of metal-heads throughout the world. more ›

"All I want in life's a little bit of love to take the pain away" - that's the first line on the first song of Spiritualized's most-acclaimed release, 1997's Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space. It's been fifteen years, and frontman Jason Pierce is still trying to find some absolution for the pain he's caused others, and a bit of purity from the pain dosed out to him by living. more ›