Austin has long been a hotbed of experimental music and artistic activity, though it rarely has gotten the press it deserved. That has, of course, changed somewhat with the greater visibility afforded to collectives like Church of the Friendly Ghost and it seems like every week something is bubbling up from the underground. Part of that long history can be traced to electronic artist Rick Reed, who has been a fixture on the Austin scene since 1978, as well as internationally - he, Scotsman Bill Thompson and Englishman Keith Rowe (both working in electronics and non-traditional guitar performance) toured Europe in 2009. more ›

Here at Austinist, we're always looking for compelling (read: freaky-deaky) events to attend. In addition, one of our raison d'etres is making sure that, you, our readers get a heads-up so you can meet us out. One of the best things about this city is the bountiful selection of artists and their intangible wares, so we've got a humdinger for you that's going on tomorrow night. more ›

Arson may have damaged the studio that housed 91.7’s KOOP Radio, but they, and the Austin community at large, will be damned if they let the station go without a fight. Another benefit is happening this Saturday, presented by Church of the Friendly Ghost and Commercial Suicide, and taking the shape of Rick Reed’s 6th installment of the Toneburst series. Begun about two years ago, Toneburst is billed as “new and unusual experimental music from Austin and beyond...” and this will be its first show in The Salvage Vanguard Theater. more ›