We entered the park around 1:10pm to the strains of a seriously thrashy number from Yo La Tengo. It was impressive to hear how determined YLT were to throw out some serious noise rock at such an early hour. Being a bit sunburned and rather low-energy, we listened rather than watched, grabbed a blissfully freezing cold beer, and headed over to grab a spot for The National. The National (1:30pm): What perfect music for......

In an unusual turn of events, Denton's Midlake were heralded as the next big thing in the UK before anyone had really ever heard of them here in Texas. Signed to The Cocteau Twins' label Bella Union (which is also home to Explosions In The Sky), Midlake toured Europe behind lo-fi debut album Bamnan and Slivercork before returning home to create a defining work. They finally received some domestic notice with the release of......

From big blockbusters to foreign films, there's something for everyone being released today. These overviews should help you choose which movies you'd like to shell out for this weekend. DOA: Dead or Alive We thought DOA meant dead on arrival, but fans of video games and girls in bikinis likely won't quibble with the title of this action movie featuring scantily clad heroines. Babes! Yeah! Eagle vs. Shark Nerds kiss while wearing animal costumes,......

Denton indie rockers return to Austin tomorrow, touring now in support of their critically lauded 2006 release, The Trials of Van Occupanther. We're giving away a pair of tickets to the show, plus a special gift package filled with random Midlake goodies. Enter below! Congrats, Rebecca! [Midlake on Myspace] Midlake Friday, February 23rd The Parish Doors at 8pm......

Tomorrow's your last chance to vote in the PLUG Independent Music Awards, the annual audience-juried awards event that recognizes the most promising artists and members of the independent music community. Beyond traditional music categories like Album of the Year, New Artist of the Year, and genre-specific awards, PLUG also celebrates everything from live venues and music festivals to internet radio stations and music blogs. This year, several Austin or Texas-based bands, stores, and organizations......

The Austin Film Festival may officially be over, but the good folks at AFF are not done bringing you excellent film. Tonight and tomorrow they team up with the International Documentary Association to present Docuweek, a public theatrical exhibition of outstanding new works that helps to qualify feature and short documentaries for Academy Award considerations. Since its inception 10 years ago, 17 of the screened films have been nominated for Oscars, with 4 winning AFF......

WEDNESDAY [13] food • Angel Valley Organic Farm Farmstand at Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Road (10am-2pm) film • Terror Storm with Alex Jones Live at Alamo South (7pm) film • AFS Doc. Tour: The Trials of Darryl Hunt at Alamo Drafthouse (7pm, $4 members, $6 non) ® film • Once Upon a Time in Mexico at Rounders Pizzeria (8pm, Free) film • Get Carter at Spider House (9pm, Free) film • AICN......