Given that Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" has become resolutely unfunny over the past month (even before she canceled), the title of "band with that one hit song that everyone loves" at ACL has fallen squarely on the shoulders of Sweden's Peter, Bjorn, and John. The group have been plugging away at their charming blend of pop, rock, and indie since 1999, and are anything but an overnight sensation. Their breakthrough hit "Young Folks" is actually......

Opposite Day Safety First (Eat A Finger Peach Look Music): Austinites Opposite Day have been cranking out weirdo punk music for six years now, and Safety First is the band's third album, which makes them "official." Like most punk bands, the majority of songs last around two to three minutes. And while Opposite Day is definitely punk, the album's 17 tracks explore motley styles, ranging from hardcore to acoustic to experimental to Incubus-esque, all with......

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The larger back stage at Emo’s is not known for its ventilation, and during these long, hot Austin evenings it can be downright oppressive. There is a large fan, but based on its uselessness we’re convinced it’s simply a permanent art installment. So beware ye waifish indie-rock enthusiast, lest ye be embarrassed by passing out head over Sparks during an outside show! Even in the face of this redonkulous summer heat wave, last Saturday evening......

Post by Joshua Huck Glasgow sextet Camera Obscura is tippy-toeing into town this Saturday evening, bringing some much-needed elegance to Emo's rock-scarred halls. Understudies of Stuart Murdoch and Co. from Belle & Sebastian, their performance is sure to be the sleeper stunner of the live music year, with equal parts melancholy and beauty to be lapped up by appreciative fans. As we found out the hard way, their critically acclaimed new album Let's Get......

South By Southwest released another round of additions to the roster of bands scheduled to perform at this year's music festival (March 15th-19th), bringing the current total to nearly 1150. Notable bands recently added as of January 29th include Morrissey, Camera Obscura, Captain, Boy Hits Car, Billy Bragg, Bedtime for Toys, Division of Laura Lee, and SF's Hudson Bell. The full roster appears after the jump, or you check out much prettier versions at......