La Luz is having a Halloween fiesta tomorrow. The new-ish South Austin boutique is inviting the public out for live music by The Early Tapes, refreshments, a spooky photo booth, games, prizes and activities. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. at 2009 S. 1st St. Explore the treasures of India with Marigold's Fall Festival today at 6 p.m. If you've never heart the rhythms of tabla and sitar, check... more ›

The Rosebuds may have an overtly cute band name, and they are, well, rather delightful to lo look at, but they're not just another pop act getting by on their charm and good looks. Think of them as New Order run through an art-rock filter then sloshed around with some of disco's best bits. The band's bounced around a bit stylistically, and they went so far as to tell us a few months ago,... more ›

THURSDAY [7] music • Chicken Ranch Records, Obsolete Industries, Hold Fast, and 086 Studio present their Third Annual Christmas Shindig with The Ugly Beats, Automusik at Longbranch Inn ($5 or bring a new toy for Blue Santa, 8pm) music • Atomic Bitchwax, Pearls & Brass, Dixie Witch, The Flood at Emo's music • The Big Fix, O:A, Hellapeno at Stubb's music • Earl Greyhound, The Early Tapes, The Paper South at The Mohawk music... more ›

Man, somewhere along the way we killed anthemic stadium rock, or at least ran it six feet into the ground with overexposure and under-talented hair ripoffs. But don't you wish we could resurrect Queen and T-Rex and and ask them to share (and fucking shread) an Austin stage for just one magical night of robust, raunchy riffs, reminding us rock fans what we're supposed to do and how we're supposed to do it? And... more ›

As we mentioned yesterday, Yellow Tape Construction Co is throwing a kick-ass party at Art Amici on Saturday night. Not only does the Austinist-sponsored afterparty feature Peel, The Early Tapes, and Cari P from Belaire and Fancy Feast, but you can come early and check out performances by The Frank Mills, Big Poppa E, Breanna Stogner and more! Performances start at 9pm, with a ticket price of $20 (price includes 2 drinks), but now... more ›

Food. Booze. Art. Local Music. What else is there in life? The good folks over at YTCC have put together the ultimate party this weekend: Party Art: The Art Party!, this Saturday at Art Amici. There's so much packed into this one little soiree that we have to resort to a bulleted list to tell you about all the goodness: Food from Chow Baby, wine from Treana Winery, and cheese from Central Market. Performances... more ›

FRIDAY [29] film/aGLIFF • Puccini For Beginners at Regal Cinemas at Arbor (7pm) film/aGLIFF • Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds at Regal Cinemas at Arbor (7:30pm) film/aGLIFF • The Truth or Consequences of Delmas Howe at Regal Cinemas at Arbor (9:15pm) film/aGLIFF • The Sex Movie at Regal Cinemas at Arbor (9:45pm) party/aGLIFF • Opening Night Gala at Austin City Hall (9pm) film • Sinus Show: Terminator at Alamo Drafthouse (7pm & 10pm, $12.50)... more ›

Cristal. Bentleys. Iced-out grills. Thongs. Admit it, you’ve always wanted to be in a music video. Well, tonight’s your chance. But leave the aforementioned accoutrements at home, cause we’re talking about a rock video. During their set at the Mohawk tonight, The Mercers will be shooting footage for their new video. So before you head out tonight, spend a little more time makin yourself hot and a little less time getting drunk. After all,... more ›

While you're figuring out just what to wear to our Local Music is Sexy 2 party tonight, head over to Gorilla vs. Bear, where they've assembled a mighty fine, Austin-themed mixtape in preparation for this weekend's festival shenanigans. It's full of goodies from bands and folks whom we know and love, like Belaire (wrapping up their forthcoming LP), The Early Tapes, Sparrowhouse (Jared of Voxtrot), Peter & The Wolf (on his way home from his... more ›

FRIDAY [14] [music] Downtown Loft Party featuring Jethro (NY), Brainboxing (NY), Nalepa (LA), and Lila's Medicine (Austin) at Neches St between 5th and 6th (See flyer) (link) [music] Shearwater, the Court and Spark, Chris Flemmons (Baptist Generals), Michael Kingcaid at Emo's (link) [music] NAM Artshow and Music Party at Emo's Lounge (link) [music] Stayton Bonner, Bryce Clifford, Slow Train, Beaver Nelson at Hole in the Wall ($5, 8pm) (link) [music] Misprint Magazine issue release party... more ›

MONDAY [10] [music] Rancid, Street Dogs, Complete Control at Emo's (link) [music/party] End of an Ear and XL Recordings presents a special midnight sale and listening party for Thom Yorke’s The Eraser, with loads of giveaways! Plus, hear new albums from Peaches, Sufjan Stevens and others at Emo's Lounge (Free, 10pm-1am) (link) [music] Girls' Tribute to Clifford Antone with Marcia Ball, Angela Strehil, Lou Ann Barton, Toni Price, Carolyn Wonderland, and Eve Monsee at Antone's... more ›

Looking to rock your face off tonight? Beatbop Productions has put together a lineup at the Parish that guarantees maximum booty shaking and block rocking, all for your pleasure. With three awesome bands and DJ Floyd Pinkerton providing some deep cuts between sets to keep you moving, you just can't lose. Have your mind blown by the virtuosity of John Schooley and His One Man Band, get down with the sublime electro-hardcore of Tran Tram, and simply rock out with The Early Tapes. Doors open at 9PM and tickets are $7 -- that works out to about $2.33 per band and a penny for a DJ. We do the math so you don't have to... more ›

The following downloads are by artists playing various shows around town this week -- check the IST List for details. [mp3] The Lemurs - Breaking You Down [mp3] The Chapters - Disconnected [mp3] The Chapters - Absence of Decency [mp3] The Chapters - Denial [mp3] The Lord Henry - Like You Like Me [mp3] The Lord Henry - Fire on 42nd St [mp3] The Lord Henry - Birthday [mp3] Faceless Werewolves - My Weakness... more ›

TUESDAY [30] [music] "German with a laptop" Jan Jelinek does a solo show at Flamingo Cantina -- check out what Tiny Mix Tapes has to say! (Thanks, Margaret!) (link) [music] Scion returns to Austin with Tony Touch, DJ Hier, DJ Kwestion and DJ Mel at The Parish Room (Free, RSVP required) (link) [music] Youngmond Grand and Solace Bros at Club DeVille (link) [books] Mark Falkin presents Days of Grace at BookPeople (7pm) (link) [film] Out... more ›

Ah, love. It’s nice. But you know what’s even better? Hipster love. Romance between two people who've achieved a certain stature in their particular social circles. Two people who've attained a little recognition in their chosen profession. Two people who are so cool around each other that they don’t annoy the crap out of you with lovey-dovey little kisses and coo coo cooing. Hence, we bring you our first interview with a bona fide... more ›

*Update: this post has been revised after receiving some very helpful feedback. For a while now, we've been hearing good things about the Tonewheel Collective, a bi-weekly acoustic happy hour show on Thursdays hosted by members of some of Austin's best bands. Two weeks ago, we finally had the opportunity to experience it for ourselves. And, to put it succinctly: wow. Members of Tonewheel include Jared Van Fleet (Voxtrot, Sparrow House), Martin Crane and Mark... more ›

* The IST List will be updated this afternoon to reflect additional events -- The Editors F R I D A Y [3] » [music] Quien es, Boom!, Brothers and Sisters CD release, Lomita, and David Longoria (of the Black) at Beerland » [music] The Early Tapes, Peel and The Happy Familes at Stubb's » [music] Driver Friendly and The Arm at Red Eyed Fly » [music] Rockland Eagles, Yuppie Pricks, Pink Swords, and The... more ›

: : FRIDAY : : [music] De La Soul & Rahzel @ La Zona Rosa, 9pm [music] Brian Jonestown Massacre @ The Parish, 10pm [in-store] American Momo CD Release Show @ End of an Ear, 6pm [comedy] "Charlie and the Non-Existent Biological Weapons Factory" by Gag Reflex @ Hyde Park Theater, 8pm - $10 [dance] "AZTLAN Underground" @ Santa Cruz Center for Culture, 8pm - $12 [theater] "The Three Cuckholds" by the Tongue and... more ›

Much like our friends who live in New York City, we rarely go above 14th Street. Only on truly special occasions do we venture into that hub of dive bars, bad food and overpriced clothing stores known as “campus.” Tonight, however, is one of those special occasions as three rocking bands hit the stage (er, platform in the corner) at the venerable Hole in the Wall. We know it’s smoky and loud there (yes,... more ›

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Here's to your livers and wallets making it through this week. MONDAY [books] Will Clarke talks crazy with his latest novel, Lord Vishnu's Love Handles @ Bookpeople, 7pm [film] Starchaser in 3-D! @ Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, 7pm, $1 + $1 Glasses Rental [music] 54 Seconds @ Lucky Lounge [music] Paris 49 @ Continental Club TUESDAY [music] Cafe Tacvba with Grupo Fantasmo @ Stubb's BBQ, Doors at 7 pm [music] Alkaline Trio with... more ›

We're really happy to hear that The Press is back in action tonight at Beerland (711 1/2 Red River) after taking a four month hiatus from shows. more ›