The Dresden Dolls delight in avoiding cliches. Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione want nothing more than to get you thinking - about the all encompassing lyrics, Brian's drum patterns, how hard Amanda bangs on the keyboard, whatever it takes for your brain to start spinning. Sunday night's closing stop on their 10th Bandiversary tour found no exception to this, as the duo thrust their all into every minute of the three hour set. more ›

Breakaway Records, located at 1704 E. 5th St. (Ste. 105) next to Cafe Mundi, is throwing a massive shindig this Sunday as a part of its Grand Opening Party. Besides the awesome promise of free beer (for 21+ only!), entertainment will be provided by Waxploitation! DJs, The Sock Hop DJs, Ready Steady Go! DJs, Heart & Soul Soundsystem, the list goes on -- check out the flyer on the left for the full line-up. It all kicks off nice 'n early at 11 a.m. Also on Sunday, one time one-hit wonders, Chicago’s Local H rock out at Emo’s but may have to play second fiddle as the incredible energy and imminent anthems of local hot-shots Lions precede them at this concert. Local H’s new record Twelve Angry Months hit streets on May 13th. more ›

We’re not sure exactly what happened. We remember music, vodka, more music, sore legs, even more music. But the details have all bled together in a beautiful disaster of a memory, a passionate four-night stand that left us spent yet somehow wanting more. It was our first SXSW, the twentieth for Austin, and hopefully the beginning a fantastic March tradition of depraved boozing and beats. It all started Wednesday when we got stuck in... more ›

Nine Inch Nails, on tour in support of their new (fantastic) album, With Teeth, will be playing tonight at Stubb's. Their opening band is The Dresden Dolls, about whom we've known for a while, thus making us cool. But cool is not the same as concert tickets, a fact about which we are very sad. Ironically, the birth of this very web site is what kept us from purchasing those highly coveted little pieces... more ›

Once again, for those about to rock, there’s not a lot to choose from this week. Dresden Dolls - The Dresden Dolls (Roadrunner) Equal parts cabaret and goth, this duo channels the musical vibe of a pre-war Berlin. Roadrunner is re-releasing their self-titled indie debut. The Dresden Dolls will be supporting NIN when they play their sold-out Austin show later this May. Porcupine Tree - Dead Wing (Lava/Atlantic) Fans of Opeth and Anathema should already... more ›