Congratulations to Dina Bonazzoli and Andrew Fogelsong, each who won a copy of Goldfrapp's Supernature in our giveaway contest yesterday. Today, we're giving away a special prize package, coinciding with The Sounds' show at Emo's this Sunday (with Morningwood and Action Action). Dying To Say This To You, the Swedish quintet's sophomore follow-up to 2003's triumphant Living In America, was released by New Line Records last week. Sure, you might choose to get yours at......

Oh, Friday, sweet Friday, and the promise of music and merriment you bring. Even with SXSW ready to crash into our little Texas hamlet at any moment, there are still plenty of must-see shows this weekend. And just wait until you see the line up next week. Matt Pond PA, Mates of State, and Matisyahu all on the same night? Three magnificent Ms, unreal. But we like to live life in the moment, and......

[The following is an editorial column by contributor Julie Neumann and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Austinist staff. --The Editors] My heart has broken into a million pieces. Approximately, give or take a few thousand. Actually, it may not be my heart at all, but some other vital organ in the chest area. You get the point, do these details really matter? I read James Frey’s account of addiction and recovery......

It’s rare to find a musician that has performed for thousands at the Austin City Limits Festival, is a classically trained cellist, and still gets on stage at open mic night with his best friends for a touching rendition of “Man Beers,” the holiday classic they composed moments early during a MGD shortage. Austin Hartley-Leonard, front man for local rockers St. James, is one such artist. It should be obvious that their upcoming Momo’s......