Historically, the fantastic Carrots have been an under-appreciated presence on the local music scene, and it hasn’t helped that over the last year their local shows have been few and far between, and their records as rare as a bottle of Old Potrero rye. Luckily for us, and for whatever reason, they’ve scheduled a spate of gigs that began with last Sunday’s Marquis De Sade bondage party, and continues through SXSW; tonight, the co-ed sextet will bring their cheeky take on doo-wop, girl group harmonies, and classic soul to Beerland to headline a homegrown lineup that also features Shapes Have Fangs. more ›

Free week continues this evening with a strong bill that features Austin's closest approximation to the Crystals and helpings of both Godzilla-sized and stripped-down rock and roll. more ›

Monofonus Press continues to foster young, developing bands in Austin with their specialty vinyl pressings. In early 2010, they'll continue the one-sider tradition with Bear Claw, the project of Nigel Rainey. In 2009, Rainey released a cassette that caught the label's attention and from there things started to happen. more ›

An album release show is always fluttering with excitement. Performers know it represents the grand finale of countless hours of hard work and back-tracking. A special sparkle is in the air and everyone knows they're getting a taste of excitement and magic. Tonight is that night for Sour Notes. The group will celebrate its long-anticipated release on its 7-inch, Never Mix Never Worry, at the Parlor. more ›