Combined with their frenetic playing and unbridled enthusiasm, drummer David Prowse and guitarist/lead singer Brian King led an all out frenzy on the tiny Mohawk stage that ably proved why Japandroids are one of the premier indie rock bands to emerge over the last few years. more ›

SXSW can be a hectic and overwhelming situation for music lovers. There's always a long list of bands you know you want to see, but there's also always a ton of bands that you're intrigued by. Here at Austinist, we've got a few favorites we're excited for, and a handful of under the radar bands that we want to make sure you've got a lead on. more ›

Check it out: Temper Trap, Japandroids and a few others are already confirmed for SXSW 2010. We can't believe it's already begun (guess it's time to start planning our day party!) but look forward to more rounds of reveals. more ›

Two is a magic number when applied to garage bands. This year has seen a glut of talented duos ripping it up - WAVVES and Lullabye Arkestra are just a few examples - and similarly, the Vancouver band Japandroids have been pushing their own "maximal," duo-driven agenda since 2006. more ›