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clockwise: escovedo, cruiserweight, frightened rabbit, borisOn this day in music history in 2003, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) disclosed its "plans to fight Internet piracy." The plan was to sue hundreds of individual computer users "who illegally share music files online." Hey! That worked out well, didn't it?... continue reading on Austinist

On this day in music history, David Bowie released the "Space Oddity" single to coincide with humankind's first lunar landing. And now, onward! Here's your Midweek Show Jumpstart: Radio K Did you know? Certain breeds of the shearwater, an ocean-faring bird and namesake of Austin's Shearwater, will travel 14,000... continue reading on Austinist

Ye old music fans, gather 'round! Come n' get a dose of weekly mid-week show previews! On Friday, Ladytron will be at Stubb's. Touring on their fourth studio album, Velocifero, Ladytron will be sure to bring their unique blend of glam/electro-pop. Norway's Datarock opens, and doors are at 7:00 p.m.... continue reading on Austinist

Is it us, or does it seem like this is going to be a really hot summer in Austin? It's hot outside, dude. Really hot. We advise staying out of the sun as much as possible for the sake of your health as well as for the sake of your... continue reading on Austinist

Austin, lace up your walking shoes and prepare thyself for a quadruple blast of high-caliber musical entertainment across the downtown area this Saturday. Yes, it appears that the stars will align this weekend, giving us a ludicrous amount of options from which to choose in just one night. It's like... continue reading on Austinist