Arguably one of the biggest acts to emerge from Austin's increasingly crowded garage/lo-fi scene, Pure X have developed a sound that is both familiar and instantly recognizable as their own. Their slow rock jams have gained them acclaim in many different publications, and they have even been profiled as representing the direction of Austin music in a controversial article in The Fader. more ›

For those who would rather moves their heads in a way that doesn't induce whiplash, the lineup for this Saturday show at Antone's will surely make for one of the tamer Chaos in Tejas events. Featuring three acts that are more suited for Psych Fest than a heavy metal and hardcore free for all, it should provide plenty of ambient soundscapes to serve a nice counterbalance to all the doom and gloom. more ›

Austin's Pure Ecstasy have a new video for "Easy" done by Yours Truly. The band's washed out sounds will reach vinyl soon, as Light Lodge releases the 7". Light Lodge is also putting out Survive's self-titled 10" and the Silver Pines' Forces LP. more ›

When day one of the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival is done and dusted, wind down amidst the comforts of the Prototype Vintage Design furnished Beauty Bar. Yes, the sophisticated folks from the popular South Congress store are decking out the 7th St. hotspot on Friday night and it should make for a cozy and easy-on-the-eyes setting for you to share your Zilker Park stories. Your ears are probably going to be pleased as well -- Learning Secrets has assembled quite a line-up for this special evening. DJ sets from the LS duo of Ian Orth and Thomas-Austin and the not-so-secret crew known as Loyauté Soundsystem will follow performances by local bands Survive and Voxtrot. It should have you dancing your fatigue away well into Saturday’s a.m. hours. Check out LS’ video announcement here; RSVP here for $5 entry. more ›