What better way to honor our great state’s independence from tyranny than with some fine independent music? Zlam Dunk will be celebrating, anyways—they’ve got a new release coming around the corner, and they want you to hear it. more ›

Brace yourselves, because we don't want anyone getting the vapors before we install the fainting couch: In addition to bringing you coverage up to and through this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest, we'll be throwing a big bash on November 4th to usher in the festival weekend. Also, it's free! more ›

What’s the Deal: One muggy, drizzly Friday night recently Le Diamant was randomly beckoned by a clamor on Red River and followed the sounds into Beauty Bar, only to be introduced to the music of locals Markov. Being that we spent some time in another life studying physics and mathematics, we’d like to believe that they’re named after Russian mathematician Andrei Markov. We know this for sure though, their music, which drew out some comparisons to Refused by neighboring members of the packed crowd, blends ensnaring hardcore with artful indie noise and their live show is animated and possessing. more ›

It may be a slightly obtuse choice to put a band known for their honest approach and disdain for disingenuous musical behavior in a venue with such a superficial handle as Beauty Bar, but who knows, maybe they’re being ironic. Either way, they’re going to be there Saturday night. The trio does seem to have a pretty healthy sense of humor. Future of the left, a Welsh rock group crossing the streams of punk, noise, pop and alternative, are touring in support of their sophomore album, Travels with Myself and Another, which emerged in late June. The release was met with favorable reviews in the U.S. as well as across the pond, where they have been favorites of NME since the single at least the release of the single “Manchasm”. The band, formed from the ashes of Mclusky and Jarcrew, joins the ranks of 4AD with Travels being their first full-length, with the exception of a live record, for the label which already hosts bands like Bon Iver, The National and St. Vincent. more ›

The trio of hardcore balladeers known as Double Dagger have made a big impact as of late not just in their native Baltimore, but all over (including, yes, the blogosphere) after the May release of More. more ›

The University of North Texas has a world renowned music program, known primarily for their high ranking jazz program and associated bands. But while Denton has spawned many notable jazz and classical musicians, their ranks have also inspired many other acts, including the "acid-punk" band Brutal Juice, who first appeared in the early nineties and have more recently reunited for shows, which included many appearances at the now-defunct Fry Street Fair in Denton. more ›