When Tokyo Police Club last played Austin seven months ago, they opened for young guns Passion Pit at Stubb's. This time around, TPC takes central billing at La Zona Rosa. Also on the lineup tonight, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin and local rockers TV Torso open up the entire evening; doors at 7pm. more ›

Tokyo Police Club and Passion Pit perform both a Waterloo Records in-store and at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Friday June 18, 2010. more ›

You read Austinist enough to know that we don't just taunt you with news about sold-out shows -- we give you tickets! Here's your chance to win a pair to Saturday's show. Just fill out the form and we'll contact you if you're our winner tomorrow. more ›

Tokyo Police Club had a wise idea. They stuck the name of their band into the chorus of one of their catchiest songs. So, after hearing it, their name is imprinted in the minds of listeners within a hook, and that makes the band name nigh unforgettable. more ›

Item: The organizers at SXSW have responded to years of complaints about long lines and short notice by dramatically revising the wristband system for the 2008 festival. 4,000 wristbands priced at $139 are reserved exclusively for Austinites and will be distributed via an online lottery system that commences at 9am on Thursday, February 21st. There is a four-day period for sign-up, then the festival will let the winners know they've been selected shortly thereafter. All registrants must live in the Austin area - a credit card with an Austin metro area billing zip code will be required (this generously stretches as far as San Marcos, Georgetown, and Taylor). One can purchase two wristbands, but one of them must be for the purchaser...and the recipient of the second one must be named when placing an order. more ›

We know you've heard the name, and we know you know they're not Japanese. Or police. They're actually just some kids from Canada who met in fourth grade and are living the dream: playing in an awesome, fun, and increasingly popular band. Elementary friends David Monks (vocals, bass), Graham Wright (keyboard), and Josh Hook (guitar) met Greg Alsop (drummer) in high school and formed Tokyo Police Club. Shortly thereafter, and totally out of the... more ›

We've gotten our hands on a bunch of tickets, guestlist spots, and assorted swag for several excellent parties happening during SXSW, and over the course of today we'll be giving these away. Check back every hour for the newest giveaway contest -- each will only run until the next one is posted, so your chances at winning are pretty damn good. Congrats to the winner of our last contest, who'll be announced at the end... more ›

There is much to report this week surrounding the Zilker Park-sized dust oven that is ACL Fest. The big news is that a ridiculous number of 'official' ACL aftershow concerts has been announced. Many of the fest's acts will take over all of our club venues immediately after the big show ends each night. All tickets go onsale tomorrow at 10am, except for Sufjan Stevens, which is already onsale. This means that either (a)... more ›