Riding on the coattails of E.A.S.T, Baltimore-based, art-rock act Ponytail bring their spastic garage project to Cheer Up Charlies tonight with Chainsaw, Ghost Party, and Storm Shelter opening. The four-piece band of art school friends draw comparisons to Deerhoof and Ecstatic Sunshine, and have been described as a “sugar rush.” They’ll surely fit right in with the eclectic scene at the kombucha cafe/east side hot spot. more ›

It's official: Chaos in Tejas is upon us. The week's festivities kicked off last night at Red 7 with Ponytail, Harlem, Teenage Cool Kids and Yellow Fever. Austinist contributing photographer Pooneh Ghana was there to capture it all. Tonight we're looking forward to Trash Talk and Propogandhi at the Mohawk and much more: stay tuned for more photos from the events. more ›

Molly Siegel’s mouth is the motor driving it all: there is yelping, some shrieking. There will be warbling. The effect is that of a punchy, anthemic stadium rock from outer space. more ›

If it's too loud, you're from out of town. more ›