All roads seem to lead to Psychic TV—at least all of the musical ones here in Austin. If there was any band that has an influence on the art rock scene here in the ATX it is no doubt PTV. While the musical similarities might not necessarily be apparent, the ideas and ethos of PTV can be heard from the exploratory programming of Church of the Friendly Ghost to the fuck you punk of Beerland. Their footprint is subtle, but ubiquitous. more ›

Over the last decade, the music industry has undergone numerous changes, and today, musicians, booking agents, labels, and journalists all have to adapt constantly to implement new tactics to make their mark in this oft-shifting landscape. We’re gearing up for our After The Jump panel on Friday at The Mohawk where many of today’s top bloggers will discuss new media and offer their expertise. But before the Fun Fest juggernaut truly gets rolling, Austin Music Foundation presents an opportunity to learn many tricks of the trade from a true visionary in the music realm. Join Martin Atkins (Public Image Ltd., Pigface) at Red 7 this Wednesday as he imparts advice from his recent publication Tour:Smart And Break The Band. more ›