When it comes to efficient transportation, biking champions the alternatives. The bike allows the rider to experience travel more organically than when trapped inside a stuffy four-wheeled vehicle. And undoubtedly, biking leaves plain-old walking in the dust. Some might even say biking is the perfect human speed. SuperLiteBike has a similarly good thing going when it comes to music, providing the listener an intuitive sample of indie, rock and experimental genres all at once with refreshing simplicity. more ›

Even if your brother isn't in this band, rest assured that someone's brother is. Nathan and Aaron Campbell, twins and rock cohorts, along with Dalton Chamblee and Garrett Ross are Fatback Circus. Still spitting fire from winning a spot on the Vans Warped Tour, the group is achingly close to being picked up by a major record label. The four-piece menagerie of rock, jazz, funk and spunk was born in the sleepy town of Stillwater, Oklahoma, but Austin is now their dwelling of choice. more ›

The Vans Warped Tour is back and taking charge this summer with more rocktastic bands than ever. Like years past, there is a Battle of the Bands competition. What's different about this year's competition? An Austin band is currently second in line to win the ultimate grand prize—a trip to Hollywood to play at the Vans after party, $15,000 Guitar Center shopping spree, Alternative Press Exposure, full Ernie Ball Music Man endorsement, guaranteed fame for life, etc. Who are these lucky bastards? Fatback Circus, up-and-coming avant-garde funk masters of the city. more ›

We know, we know. It's been a rough week and Friday just can't come soon enough. And tonight, it's time to sip some drank and just "loosen up." Well, why not discover some tasty new music in the process? Too lazy to find something original on your own? Don't worry, we've managed to find a band you may not have heard of but should definitely lend your ears to. Fatback Circus is a four-piece menagerie of rock, jazz, funk and spunk birthed from the sleepy town of Stillwater, Oklahoma. more ›