>Local label Autobus records, who grabbed our attention this year with quite a few impressive releases, have announced their official SXSW Showcase for Wednesday, March 18th at the Hideout on 6th and Congress. While usually a venue for improv comedy and that sort of thing, the Hideout is surprisingly adaptable to live music, as attendees of the 2006 Orange Twin showcase (or subsequent SXSW showcases) can attest. more ›

The University of Texas’ student-run radio frequency 91.7 KVRX dropped their latest compendium The Technicolor Yawn as part of a tradition of releases featuring both local and international artists who have stepped into their studios to perform live. More ambitious with each passing year, this, the twelfth volume in the series, combines both a cd and dvd to present an unmistakable impression of Austin as a city that continually pulls in upcoming and noteworthy talent from all over the world while also fostering an ever-evolving and impressive local scene. more ›

Oh, Canopy, we hardly knew ye. While we understand the difficulties of keeping an eight-person band all on the same page and distinctly fulfilled, well, it's still all so sudden. But at least you'll go out tonight with a bang, what with a stellar show planned and the official release of your new EP on Autobus records, Canopy/Anopy. more ›

This Sunday, come to one of one of Austin’s most comfortably worn-in bars to see four promising local artists strut their stuff. The Pillow Queens, Canopy (or CCANOPYY), Spirit of Space and Jacob Borshard will all play The Hole in the Wall starting around 9, with no cover. more ›