We definitely want to see you at our Local Music Is Sexy 7 party on Saturday night at the Pure Volume House (RSVP) but we have to mention that one of our favorite local bands White Denim is back in action on the same night at Red Eyed Fly. The trio was truly amazing at our Local Music Is Sexy 5 shindig last SXSW; we caught up with James Petralli from the band this week to assess the band’s plan for a new record in 2009; read our interview further below. more ›

There’s no hiding from it -- SXSW will take over our streets starting this weekend. We don’t think you should have to wait until the official music kick-off on the 18th to take in some of Austin’s finest bands so we bring you Local Music Is Sexy 7 this Saturday at the ever popular Pure Volume House. (RSVP here -- 21+ only.) more ›

The RSVP list for PureVolume's annual weeks-long party space during SXSW is now officially open. As we've done for the past two years, we're returning this year to kick off the PureVolume House with Local Music is Sexy 7 — we'll announce the lineup for this afterparty, taking place during SXSW Interactive, in the next week or two. In the meantime, here's the link to get yourself a badge, which is good throughout the entire festival. more ›