Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time can be just what an indie band needs to break big. Over the last several years, a sizable number of relatively unknown groups have achieved mainstream consciousness by having their music featured in commercials, TV shows, and movies. Oftentimes referred to as "The OC Effect" (based on the timely explosion of Death Cab for Cutie via Seth Cohen), one song placed in the right ad or soundtrack can cement you a spot on the radars of everyone from tweens to soccer moms, and everyone in between. Just ask The Temper Trap. more ›

Last night, The Temper Trap performed at Emo's here in Austin. Our contributing photographer, Ali Bagheri, was there to capture all the action. more ›

Check it out: Temper Trap, Japandroids and a few others are already confirmed for SXSW 2010. We can't believe it's already begun (guess it's time to start planning our day party!) but look forward to more rounds of reveals. more ›