When Built By Snow contacted us via MySpace to share their love of The Beatles and Weezer, we were admittedly intrigued by what these local lads are capable of. It’s not everyday we get a message from an act about having the same two favorite bands as us. Noise, Built By Snow’s debut EP, appeared in our mail in due time and we discovered a talented act with catchy tunes that land somewhere between The Rentals and Ozma with a dash of Weezer mixed in. more ›

COLOUR REVOLT What’s the Deal: There’s a small college town in Mississippi where Colour Revolt is waiting like a swollen, porous sponge for someone to wring them out over the parched mouths of indie rock fans and critics alike. Right now, there is only the self-titled 6-song EP re-released in October of ‘06, but they’re currently in the final stages of recording their debut full-length. The EP, which caught ears at Spin and Stereogum... more ›

If you're looking for a diamond in the rough among over-hyped or just plain shitty Austin bands, head over to Emo's tonight for You Were Always. The quartet is composed of Cam Houser, Aubri Hughes, Topher Hyink (formerly of Just Guns) and Tim Faehnle, and their newly released EP is a breath of fresh, if not vulnerable, air. With steady, patient songwriting, the songs on the EP build and reveal slowly, and are reminiscent of... more ›

Photo of Okkervil River sound check courtesy Kevin Schneider Peter & The Wolf's Daytrotter Session was recorded here in Austin at Big Orange Studio during SXSW, which Hunter notes was marked by highlights like "Dirty Projectors, this one rad chick, and blacking out onstage at our showcase," and lowlights such as, "This one guy, that lame dude, and blacking out onstage at our showcase.” He recorded a handful of songs, including the previously unreleased... more ›

These teal-shirted, white denim-vested tiger-lovers have been popping up around town since August, piquing our curiosity as to their legitimacy. Touted by some as the “best new” in Austin, The Laughing are set to release their first EP Tiger Cry tomorrow night at the historic Victory Grill. We’d hate to just hype (since we haven’t seen them yet), so we’ll do our best to give it to you straight. The EP is dance-rock fun.... more ›

Months and months ago, A Flock of Seagulls were (somehow) supposed to come to Austin. But then they flaked (two words: Hip Replacement). Those of you still aching to relive your rad eighties glory days should be happy to note that they're back in town tonight for a show over at Elysium, with DAX. Coincidentally, the latter band is offering up the following promotion for tonight's gig: DAX is currently offering a special promotion for... more ›