Austin woke up to the new year with tragic news. The murder of Esme Barrera has shaken every corner of this town, and that’s a testament to her character. She was a bright light in the scene, and a number of locals are looking to honor her memory in the best way possible: through music. Tonight at the Scoot Inn, Follow That Bird headlines a packed bill for a benefit show with all proceeds going to Barrera’s family. more ›

Maybe you've already worn the grooves out of your copy of Matador's Austin compilation Casual Victim Pile, or perhaps you're just jonesing to see some of the perpetrators behind the comp live. Either way, the lineup at Beerland tonight will satisfy any desire for pure, Austin-built rawk. more ›

On January 26, Matador will release Casual Victim Pile (an anagram for Live Music Capital), a regional compilation focused on Austin bands (along with a pair from Denton). The compilation features Woven Bones, Harlem, the Golden Boys, the No No No Hopes, the Young, the Distant Seconds, Follow that Bird and many more. You can pre-order your copy now, but if you can't wait to sample the collection, look no further. Grab "The Ghosts That Wake You" (mp3) by Follow That Bird and "First 48" (mp3) by Love Collector now. more ›

The Swedish garage-pop duo Poppets are playing their first American show this evening at Club 1808. more ›