For all you die-hard Voxtrot fans, we’re just repeating what you already know. But, for all those others, it is our unpleasant duty to inform you that the poppy Austin indie rock group is no more. And, unless you are planning on traveling to the Black Cat in Washington or the Bowery Ballroom in New York, their farewell show tonight at Emo’s with Cry Blook Apache and International Waters may be your last chance to catch the band live. more ›

Famous not only for his likeability but booking skills, Syed and co. have put together a formidable bill for this Saturday’s Annual Holiday Party at United States Art Authority. In this intimate venue will perform featured post-rockers Windsor for the Derby will post-rock out alongside local legends … And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, so come out and your ears could be ringing joyfully like sleigh bells come Sunday morning. Also slated are retro folk-rock darlings The Black, Voxtrot’s Jason Chronis leading his pop project JC and Co, International Waters, and Kingdom of Suicide Lovers. Yep, feels like Christmas. more ›

Another show popping tonight with even more California flavor and local goodness is the International Waters show at Beerland. more ›

Emo’s inside has a veritable intrastate indie pop summit on their hands tonight, as Houston’s Young Mammals and Austin’s International Waters head up a four-band bill. Young Mammals (formerly the Dimes) are bringing their fun, upbeat, and occasionally hyperactive guitar pop back to town for the first time since they opened for the French Kicks back in April. International Waters should offset the exuberance of Young Mammals nicely with their comparably measured, sophisticated jangle that brings to mind Unrest, Comet Gain, and other bands that could be described as twee-with-an-edge. The Sour Notes and Way No Way open. more ›

As we reflect on the fortune of free shows Transmission delivered to our doorstep this week, it’s with bittersweet symphony (bum bum bum, bum bum bum) that we part ways with Free Week. We are eternally grateful for the massive supply of great music and an excuse to party for seven days straight while never once worrying about having the cash for cover. But alas, there’s still a bit more to see! Saturday night includes many promising acts, but we especially recommend the lineup at Emo’s: DJ Remy Mac, The Black, International Waters and The Minotaurs. more ›