Free Week is still kicking -- hard. There's a veritable horde of bands to catch tonight and tomorrow. more ›

Whether you think of it as a test run for SXSW, a belated Christmas present to local music fans, or an excuse to drink for seven days straight, Emo's Free Week kicks off today with a schedule of acts that reads like a who's-who of local punk, indie, and rock. As the showcases are all without cover, we'd recommend getting there early. Emo's Free Week January 2-8 603 Red River Tuesday, January 2 Inside:... more ›

SXSW.com released an updated lineup for this year's SXSW Music Festival earlier today, and it's one hell of a list. The SXSW committee hastens to note that "This is a partial list of performers confirmed to appear at the 2006 SXSW Music Festival. This list is current as of 1/13/06. All of this information is subject to change." International acts include: Masahiro Nitta, DMBQ, Ellegarden, Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re, PE'Z, The Emeralds (Japan)... more ›

:: FRIDAY :: [in-store] The Sidekick @ End of an Ear, 6pm [art] Hot Dick @ Red Door [music] Dance Disaster, Kill Me Tomorrow, and Glass Candy @ The Parish, 10pm [music] Holly Golightly @ Emo's, 10pm [music] The Arm and Young Heart Attack @ Antone's, 8pm :: SATURDAY :: [fun] Karaoke Apocalypse @ Club Deville, 10pm [music/charity] At All Cost Benefit Show @ Emo's, 8pm [art] "Our Friends Are Friends of Friends" Opening... more ›

The Austinist was sad to hear that local band At All Cost had their entire equipment trailer stolen this morning between 4:30AM and 8:00AM. The band will be trolling around pawn shops for the next week, hoping to find some of their stuff. If you have any information, please contact Mike at (832) 654-8183. Things like this shouldn't happen, especially in a town defined by it's love for music. God, this kind of crap... more ›