Coming out of the Sydney rock scene with a gestation dating back to 1970, feedtime merged a dry and guttural tone with influences ranging from the Stooges and (Australian) X to Mississippi Fred McDowell and Cajun music. For their first Austin performance, feedtime are joined by a rackety trio of Austin bands - the OBN III's, Gospel Truth, and Spray Paint. more ›

A decade ago, Architecture in Helsinki emerged as Australia's energetic indie-pop export. Once recognized as an enthusiastic eight-piece ensemble which cluttered the stage with instruments and band members, multi-instrumentalists Cameron Bird, Gus Franklin, Jamie Mildren, Sam Perry, and Kellie Sutherland have maintained all the spunk and charisma in a downsized focus showcased in their latest release, Moment Bends. As the band prepares to touchdown stateside for Fun Fun Fun Fest next week, Austinist recently caught up with Bird via email for a quick exchange. more ›

Though the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival focuses on our state, after the twentieth tasting of wine from a local vineyard, you may start to wonder what else the world has to offer. And when you do, the festival has you covered.Australia Unleashed : Fine Wines and Rogue Cookery at the Whole Foods Market Culinary Center on Saturday, April 2nd is presented by Andrew Dwyer, a chef, cookbook author, and television personality who has garnered attention for his elegant yet unexpected dishes that are all created while trekking through the Outback. more ›

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