It's a Mogwai Monday here in Austin. more ›

Investing a little time to check out this compilation should be a no-brainer. You can download it for free (link below) and it’s full of local Austin talent. These fifteen tracks, half of which were previously unreleased, were curated by Nick Cornetti of the Pau Wau collective and paired with a limited edition zine distributed during SXSW to help get the artists recognized. more ›

It was just announced that Okkervil River will play a last minute show on Monday night at Scoot Inn in support of their upcoming release, I Am Very Far. Tickets are $12, and are on sale exclusively at Waterloo Records today, beginning at noon. Dana Falconberry will support, doors at 6 p.m. more ›

Brace yourselves, because we don't want anyone getting the vapors before we install the fainting couch: In addition to bringing you coverage up to and through this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest, we'll be throwing a big bash on November 4th to usher in the festival weekend. Also, it's free! more ›

The earthy, breathy voice of Dana Falconberry lingers in the air, mingling with two brilliant harmonic vocalists and the gentle finger-picking of an acoustic guitar. A dented soda pop can often acts as the only percussion accenting the lush sound of these talented voices. more ›

Dana Falconberry celebrates the release of her new album Halletts tonight in the cozy confines of the Mohawk’s inside stage, and it’s appropriate venue for her to unveil the record. From its hand-made packaging (see the “Making of Halletts” video below) to the sparse, acoustic recordings of the songs, it deserves an intimate setting for its debut. Although, fans of Falconberry will definitely recognize the songs she’ll feature on stage tonight: six of Halletts’ eight songs appeared on her 2008 release Oh Skies of Grey. This makes Halletts an interesting entry into Falconberry’s discography—the singer rearranged the songs, removing any extraneous details in the process, so that the record plays almost like a collection of acoustic demos. more ›

On January 14, 2010, Austin's Dana Falconberry will release her latest full length, Halletts. She'll celebrate the album's release at the Mohawk on Red River. more ›

Can't brush off Monarchs as another "pretty-girl-with-achingly-satisfying-vocals-fronting-tight-indie-outfit" no matter how hard you try. Claiming both ATX and Birmingham, AL (BAL?) as their HQs, their self-proclaimed influences run a similarly interesting gamut, including both Jerry Garcia and Amy Winehouse. more ›

We often hear about the traveler who visits our city for the immense SXSW festival and then refuses to leave (perhaps you, dear reader, are one), but how often does an extended or permanent visit also become the perfect opportunity to record an EP? Well, maybe the term perfect is a little off. When folk singer Tom Schraeder hit Austin for the festival, he turned it into a six-week recording process for his latest release, the Lying Through Dinner EP, and his visit here ended up consisting of not just nights on couches and floors but even a trip to one of our homeless shelters more ›

A trio of Austin acts will be ruling the proverbial roost at Stubb's tonight. The indoor show will start off with Jude Ross, followed by Leatherbag, and finally Dana Falconberry. The evening promises a solid set for a low low sticker price -- especially for those who have been finding themselves seduced by the backward looking AM gold stylings of other local acts like Brothers and Sisters. more ›

FRIDAY [1] party • Rare Magazine Summer Issue Launch Party at Mean Eyed Cat (5:30pm) bikes • Republic of Texas Biker Rally at All Over Austin dance/benefit • Project Transitions Hosts 12th Annual Texas Swing at Saengerrunde Hall and Scholz’s Beer Garten ($40, 8-Midnight) art • Opening Reception: Cantanker/us, the Cantanker Magazine staff show at Else Madsen Gallery, 411 Brazos, Suite 99 (7-11pm) art • The B Scene at The Blanton Museum of Art,... more ›

Peter and the Wolf are a ragtag bunch of troubadours fronted by Austin's (or the World's according to Pitchfork) heralded Red Hunter. We say fronted, but Hunter tends to do most of the writing and picks up musicians as he goes, finding folks in the towns through which he tours. These strikingly hip transients are known for their colorful performances—tours by sailboat, shows in cemeteries—and their dire allegiance to the Angel of Light. The... more ›

THURSDAY [26] music • The Beauty Shop, The Shells, The Drawing Board, Just Guns at Emo's music • Broken Social Scene with Do Make Say Think at Stubb's music • Reunion Show for Clifford Antone's Birthday at Antone's music • Jamie Lidell w. Back Ted N Ted (late show) at The Parish Room music • Juana Molina w. Adem (early show) at The Parish Room music • Pete Yorn, Minibar at La Zona Rosa... more ›

TUESDAY [24] film • The Best of Sex-Ed with Owen Egerton at Alamo Downtown (9:45pm, $9) film • Chocolat Feast at Alamo South (7pm, $50) film • AFS Essentials: Laura at Alamo Downtown (7pm) film • The Yes Men at The Space (8pm, Free) film • Young Frankenstein at Rounders Pizzeria (8pm, Free) tv • SXSW Presents: The Dreams of Sparrows on KLRU (9pm) film • Bubba Ho-Tep at Alamo Village (9:45pm) music •... more ›

Dana Falconberry plays Beerland on Tuesday the 24th in support of her upcoming release, Paper Sailboat. Produced by Roy Taylor, the six song EP showcases folk templates enhanced by assorted instruments like the viola, cello and the accordian, and also features Patty Griffin on piano on the beautiful “Sadie.” Falconberry explores love, loss, and general introspective thoughts on life, all while her voice retains a youthful innocence and simplicity fit to melt most hearts. more ›

"The book is a riddle, it's our generation's bible, and you have to guess the title with one clue: After photoshop was used only to remove certain letters, what remained were the words FACT and CON..." more ›