Halloween is just around the corner, which, of course, means the annual twinning of creative costumes and drunken debauchery that so colorfully marks the welcoming of All Saints' Day. It's always great fun, as long as you avoid certain areas of town. And, well, what if you could pair all this with live music as performed by some of Austin's most terrifying, trance-inducing bands? What if?? more ›

The last decade has been a particularly good one for Austin, musically speaking. The city continues to attract some of the best talent to play its venues; several of our hometown heroes have achieved national and international prominence, and the ever expanding diversity and reach of our four major music festivals continue to demonstrate our city’s dedication and passion for the art form. more ›

We have a lot of acts coming through town this week, maybe because it's that sweet spot right before Christmas turns everything into a winter wonderland and we break out The Beach Boys' Christmas Album. Yup, until then we have the Wu visiting Austin, a party for Misprint magazine, and a KVRX Holiday Show. Let's proceed. more ›

This weekend is flush with celebrations, fundraisers, tributes, and tons and tons of music...just like every other weekend. We'll start things off by wishing happy birthday to Emo's, which turns 19. They'll be partying inside tonight with the bands Big Business, Rusted Shut, Woodgrain, and Baron Grod. At La Zona Rosa, psychedelia makes a return with both The Black Angels and Black Mountain vying for the title of this generation's drone ambassador. more ›

UT student radio station KVRX, 91.7 FM is having a benefit event at Karibou Ethiopian restaurant on April 9. The community-supported station will be raising money for their upcoming digital archiving project, which will preserve the hundreds of incredible live performances they've recorded over the years. more ›

The memories of Fun Fun Fun Fest remain vivid and fresh, and after that amazing yet exhausting weekend, surely we could be excused for a taking a deserved break to recharge our bodies. No such luck in our beloved city which refuses to rest on its laurels. Yes, just a week after that immense gathering of music, comedy, and arts, Massive Beacon, Reversal Films, and The Dark Agency present the second annual ATX Converge at The Mohawk. more ›

After some hullabaloo last summer regarding permits, noise, and all sort of innuendo, the U.S. Art Authority at 29th and Fruth closed its doors—only to later reopen and continue showcasing art and live music. Huh. Who'da thunk it? more ›

By now you've heard about the three-night-stand Spoon has at Stubb's in July. We're excited about it too; and we're presenting night three along with KVRX (that's July 11). The (somewhat) local heroes will be playing tunes from their rich catalog as well as songs from their forthcoming full-length and new EP Got Nuffin. more ›

So our friends over at kvrx.org have put together a stellar lineup of local bands for their nth annual Back-To-School Extravaganza... more ›

The University of Texas’ student-run radio frequency 91.7 KVRX dropped their latest compendium The Technicolor Yawn as part of a tradition of releases featuring both local and international artists who have stepped into their studios to perform live. More ambitious with each passing year, this, the twelfth volume in the series, combines both a cd and dvd to present an unmistakable impression of Austin as a city that continually pulls in upcoming and noteworthy talent from all over the world while also fostering an ever-evolving and impressive local scene. more ›