"All those wasted miles/ All those aimless drives through green aisles/ Our careless lifestyle/ It was not so unwise.” On “Green Aisles”, the second track from Real Estate’s second album, lead singer Martin Courtney pretty much delivers the thesis statement of his band’s existence. more ›

Somehow I overlooked the first couple of years of Fx3 as a transplant to Austin still elated and overwhelmed by the plethora of accessible live music available on the regular. But in 2009, I scored a cozy introduction manning a booth at the fest for a few hours one day in exchange for a weekend wristband. Why not, right? I had no idea what to expect and found myself pleasantly surprised by the laid back scene - not too crowded, manageable lines for beer/food, and a good mix of fans. I have since happily resigned any interest I once had in attending ACL for a yearly fling with Fun Fun Fun. And while I adore the excitement and unparalleled buzz SXSW generates, the intimacy of Fx3 has made it my favorite of Austin’s fests. more ›

And folks, what a glorious thing it is. Fun Fun Fun Fest compliment their leaked artists with today's full line-up, and though Slayer, M83 and tUnE-yArDs were all exciting news, we've only just begun: Public Enemy, Major Lazer, Diplo and Neon Indian are some big names on the blue stage, Henry Rollins and the Upright Citizens Brigade play the yellow stage, Danzig Legacy and The Damned headline the white stage with Slayer, and Passion Pit, Lykke Li and Hum are the big names on the orange stage. more ›

Before hitting the road for their current tour, which brings Beirut to ACL Live this Wednesday, Zach Condon took a few minutes to chat with Austinist about living in Brooklyn, being a bit of a homebody, a sometimes addition to video games, his love for restaurants, and getting back to work. Just in case you missed it, [here's part one of the interview.] You've traveled a lot and have picked up a lot of cultural qualities to your music, but what specific cities are the most inspiring to you? more ›

Swedish songstress Lykke Li performed at Antone's last night. Austinist staff photographer Chad Wadsworth was there to catch it all. more ›

Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson's christian moniker doesn't exactly roll of the tongue, but shortened and juxtaposed her stage name sounds like something naughty you participate in from the back of the church bus. Much like her music, actually. The Swedish pixie and her Feist-as-a-toddler pipes fluttered out of the maelstrom this last year with a trifecta of stripped-down singles that trickled through the net, vibrating cilia from Toronto to Tokyo. more ›