Austinist will be bringing you unprecedented coverage of the festival each day, as well as some interviews and introductions to the bands leading up to day one. Don't miss our review of Propagandhi's latest release Supporting Caste, and stay tuned for more - including some giveaways. Heck, let's start now. Follow the jump for the festival's complete lineup and venue list, and register to win a pair of tickets to the Thermals and Shakey Hands show Friday, May 22 at Mohawk. We've already given away one three-day pass to Emo's, and we'll be doing that again very soon. more ›

Ukh, sorry--couldn't resist that headline. Unfortunately, San Francisco's late city supervisor (the first openly gay politician elected to office) is gone for good, but his namesake, the Southern-metal three-piece from Athens, GA, are currently enjoying the greatest popularity of their careers. more ›

The Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival (aGLIFF) is all grown up in its 20th year and it shows in tonight’s kickoff festivities. Not only is the inaugural film—Call Me Troy—a world premiere, it is also the first documentary in the festival’s history to serve as an opening night film. The schedule continues to entice with another noteworthy first: the Sapphire MojitoMartini. You can down this “aGLIFF 20 Signature Cocktail” and chat up... more ›

Starting today (actually, you are probably missing some of it right now, so hurry up and finish reading) The Queer Students Alliance of The University of Texas at Austin will be kicking off their sixth annual Pride Week. Until next Monday, October 16th, the QSA will be holding events from early in the morning til late in the evening--from rallies, conferences, workshops, movies and an AIDS walk at Waterloo Park. The theme for this year's... more ›