Garage rock might have been just a precursor to the hippy good-time vibes of the late ‘60s, but you’d never guess that given the current collaborative environment. Boundaries are blurring between different geographic and musical scenes in a way that wasn’t the case to a lot of these artists’ fifty-year-old influences. One of the best examples of this cross-pollination is the album Hair, the recent meeting of psychedelic minds Ty Segall and Tim Presley (a.k.a. White Fence). The pair plays tonight at the Mohawk with their respective bands, but here’s hoping we get a surprise cameo or two. more ›

In case you're still buzzing from Tuesday night's epic Pavement show and aching for more low-fi glory, there's a chance for more on Friday night at Mohawk. Or if you missed Ty Segall the last time they were in town (in August at Emo's), you'll definitely want to be in attendance. Opening for Ty Segall are two quality local groups: psych-rockers The Golden Boys and dream pop purveyors Pure Ecstasy. more ›

Though Beerland is frequently the go-to joint for straight outta the garage pop/punk, this evening Emo's is hosting a bunch of local and touring bands who prefer the gritty and gummy. Ty Segall is in town from San Francisco, and are currently on a big tour through the States and Canada. more ›

Now not only a film about a concerned cast of characters from Sesame Street in search of a wandering Big Bird, Follow That Bird! has taken on a new face… and sound, in Austin. They’re an all-girl, three-piece rock and roll group. With a healthy burst of energy, the group plays songs pumped up with the sounds of punk rock and 90s indie rock. more ›