• The New York Times explains what that SXSW Spoon show at Stubb’s really meant.
• Photo set from the Rachael Ray day party.
• The Washington Post covers the Hole reunion.

Earlier today, we ran a contest on our @sxswist account for a few pairs of priority access badges to Rachael Ray's Day Party. Participants were asked to come up with creative anagrams using the names of bands who'll be playing at the show—the resulting entries, as one might imagine, were amazing. more ›

Like we mentioned on Tuesday, the Mr & Mrs T and Rachael Ray’s Feedback Festival takes place at Stubb's next Saturday. Alongside sets by She & Him, Jakob Dylan and Three Legs with Neko Case & Kelly Hogan, Dr. Dog, School of Seven Bells and more, expect killer food and drinks—the menu includes Tex-Mex sliders, pulled pork tortitas, quesadilla suiza stacks, queso fundido taquitos, and albondigas subs, all of which you'll be able to wash down with bloody marys, frozen daiquiris, piña coladas, or any of a variety of margaritas. more ›

• Gov. Jindal loves science!
• The robots are taking over.
• Rise in unemployment numbers: not really considered news anymore.

They drink Brains, they support Cardiff City FC, and they don’t give a fuck. Best of all, the Super Furry Animals churn out off-kilter psychedelic pop at a prolific rate. Despite having put out eight stellar full-lengths in fifteen years (a couple of those accompanied by simultaneous DVD releases as well), the act is still somewhat under-appreciated, especially outside their home island. Their talent is boundless, their music all over the place yet melodious, and their shows are often enhanced with video medleys as the backdrop, including the clips of that adorable Golden Retriever that accompany, well, "Golden Retriever." more ›

Photo by jmtimages on flickr Help out: Volunteers needed to take people with mobility issues through the Trail of Lights. Austin/Travis County EMS asks people to not block the driveways at fire and ambulance stations; it's not against the law, but it does slow their response to emergencies. The NY Times thinks the Justice Dept. needs to take a look at the Texas Youth Commission. Body of murder victim's mom found in San Marcos. Jerry... more ›

Happy Holidays! Chances are, you're reading this the day after Christmas, back at your day job after all-too-short a holiday, and the last thing you want from us is stuff about the holidays. But that's just too bad. Because, see, here in the Ist-A-Verse, we do things ahead of time. It might be December 26 for you, but that's what you get for not checking your Favorite Local Blog on Christmas Eve. Austinist is... more ›

What’s the best thing about Cantina Laredo, the new corporate crapulence located on the back end of the 2nd Street District? Leaving it, steaming mad, after being told the waiter couldn’t close out a bar tab after waiting 45 minutes for a table; waiting 20 minutes at the bar, without any service, while trying to close that same bar tab; being told by the helpless hostess to try again later, because they’re "really slammed";... more ›

This is a post from our new contributor, Elizabeth... We love our Food Network (mostly for Rachael Ray, Alton Brown and Paula Deen, not so much for Giada). We enjoyed watching their search for "The Next Food Network Star" earlier this year, and were happy when Dan and Steve won. Did you miss out last time? Don't fret, because they are now accepting applications and videos for another round. We would love for a... more ›

Austinist has received an anonymous tip that Rachael Ray of 30 Minutes Meals with Rachael Ray and $40 a Day is coming back to Austin for some chow and she'll be dining at Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina on Thursday around 2pm. Okay, the anonymous tipper is an Austinist contributor who works there. We've been inspired by the recent disclosure of Deep Throat's identity. more ›