Dell Lounge has a pretty awesome video series going featuring the clubs of Austin's past. In the video above, Ume performs near what used to be Club Foot, and writer/musician Jesse Sublett talks about the scene in Foot's hey-day. Other episodes of Dead Venues Live features footage from The Ritz, Liberty Lunch, and Armadillo World Headquarters. more ›

With the Austin City Limits Music Festival approaching, Dell Lounge’s annual The Sound and the Jury contest is fast gaining momentum once again. This year’s five finalists, Andrew Tinker, The Bright Light Social Hour, The Bubbles, Mobley, and OK Sweetheart will battle it out next Wednesday (the 30th) at Antone’s for the coveted Dell Stage spot at the fest. The Steps were victorious last year, and this Thursday at Stubb’s, the Austin360 Concert Series give you the opportunity to check up on the winning band from the first installment of the competition in 2007. more ›

There's a Greezy Wheels-sponsored meeting to discuss returning KUT vets Paul Ray and Larry Monroe to full-time status. Meanwhile, Joe Gross gets to know their replacement, Matt Reilly. more ›