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• Posted ACL Artist Profile: Warpaint to Austinist
  While known primarily these days for it's beat-making (See: Flying Lotus, Baths) and lo-fi (See: No Age, Best Coast) scenes, Los Angeles is also home to many experimental and psychedelic groups. Perhaps the most exciting of these bands is Warpaint.
• Posted ACL Artist Profile: Basia Bulat to Austinist
  While not too widely known outside her native Canada, Basia Bulat has gained a loyal and devoted fan base since her 2007 debut Oh, My Darling. Her unique voice and folksy tunes managed to catch the ears of the people in charge of the prestigious Polaris Prize, for which that album was nominated.
• Posted ACL Artist Profile: Portugal. The Man to Austinist
  Before Sarah Palin put it on the map, Wasillia, Alaska's biggest export, arguably was Portugal. the Man. Though they moved to Portland shortly after forming, the band took the years of experience they had playing with other groups, most notably post-hardcore outfit Anatomy of A Ghost, and created their own musical path. And that path is just as eclectic and diverse as the band is prolific.
• Posted ACL Artist Profile: Dawes to Austinist
  If the reception for Fleet Foxes in 2008 and The Avett Brothers in 2009 at ACL is any indication, then Dawes should expect to leave this year's festival with an entire city in their back pocket. This is because the California band play the same brand of earthy, low-key, folk music that has been a recipe for success in the indie community within the last few years.
• Posted ACL Artist Profile: Lissie to Austinist
  Elisabeth Maurus has quietly been establishing herself as a rising alt-country singer-songwriter to be be reckoned with for the better part of the last year as Lissie. Bolstered by her strong, throwback voice and her talents on the guitar, she has garnered comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Neko Case and early Sheryl Crow.
• Posted ACL Artist Profile: The Ettes to Austinist
  Nashville garage rockers The Ettes play their raw blend of rock with no gimmicks and no concern for being part of a scene, but with plenty of hooks. Led by energetic vocalist/guitarist Lindsay "Coco" Hames, the four piece have put out four albums since their 2005 debut, Eat The Night, and released what is arguably their best and most cohesive album, Do You Want Power, last year to generally favorable reviews.
• Posted Fun Fun Fun Fest Complete Lineup: Wavves, Dirty Projectors, Suicidal Tendencies, MGMT & More to Austinist
  We've been leaving you breadcrumbs for weeks about artists that we know are performing at Fun Fun Fun Fest this year, and the time has finally arrived to deliver the whole enchilada.
• Posted ACL Artist Spotlight: The Temper Trap to Austinist
  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.
• Posted SXSW 2011 Up and Running to Austinist
  It's (already) that time of year again. Time to brush off that Sonic Bids account and upload your latest mixes, because SXSW 2011 is up and running. Young (and old) bands can apply online for just $30 if everything in their application is completed by October 7, 2010. Not a bad deal for the so-called chance of a lifetime. All applications are due by November 5, 2010. For more information, visit their FAQ....
• Posted ACL Artist Spotlight: LCD Soundsystem to Austinist
  When James Murphy isn't running DFA Records, he's the mastermind behind the undeniably influential outfit known as LCD Soundsystem. At this point, most people have at least heard of Murphy and his dance punk project, but this kind of set is particularly interesting within the context of ACL, a festival that maintains is relevance largely due to its recognition of well-aged acts. It's nothing short of amazing that Murphy & Co. will perform at the same festival as Phish and The Eagles.
• Posted KUT Begins Armadillo Tribute Week Today to Austinist
  Even though it's not around anymore, the Armadillo lives on in the hearts of people who lived it and the subconscious of those who didn't. Its mystery and power have pervaded Austin's music scene since it opened in 1970, and our city's reputation as a sort of 'ground zero' for music in the U.S. owes much to the legend of that great establishment.
• Posted Amy Cook's <em>Let the Light In</em> Vinyl Available to Austinist
  Earlier this year, Amy Cook released Let the Light In, a brilliant, multi-layered album. Produced by Alejandro Escovedo, the record watches Cook swing between the rock'n'roll goddess she is and the more emotive, sentimental crooner she can be.
• Posted More Fun Fest Leaks: Hold Steady, RJD2, High on Fire & Dwarves to Austinist
  Alright, we'll confess. They're not really 'leaks' in the proper sense of the word. Since Austinist is a proud media sponsor for Fun Fun Fun Fest, so we might get to hear about a few things before you do.
• Posted Follow Austinist Music on Twitter to Austinist
  Well, we finally got our act together. At last, you can follow Austinist Music at Twitter. You'll get all the good bits that don't make it on the site: mp3s, videos, tour news, etc. Don't fret, it's not just an RSS feed. It's a real live person (your music editor, Paige Maguire) curating just the stuff we think you'd like to read. Twitter.com/AustinistMusic....
• Posted Sunset Prepping Release of <em>Loveshines...</em> to Austinist
  Bill Baird doesn't stay quiet for long. Just when you think he might be taking some kind of break, he resurfaces and you realize he's actually been very hard at work somewhere on new material, be it music or writing.
• Posted Fun Fest Leaks Continue: Airwolf, Snapcase, Dirty Projectors, Cap'n Jazz Reunion to Austinist
  Fun Fun Fun Fest continues to tease us with a selection of intriguing leaks in advance of the November festival. Austin's little festival that could (not necessarily so little anymore) continues to impress: this week's leak includes news that Snapcase, Dirty Projectors, Yelle, The Gories and Cap'n Jazz will all be performing.
• Posted Highball Launches Karaoke iPhone App to Austinist
  If you've been to the Highball, you know that it's one of the swankiest (but most relaxed) places in town to bowl and have a stiff drink. If you've had the pleasure of roaming over to the right rear part of the venue, you've undoubtedly become aware of their karaoke setup as well.
• Posted Girlfriends, Cowabunga Babez at Club 1808 to Austinist
  Girlfriends are a Boston-based trio doing infectious lo-fi garage rock that fans of Strange Boys and Woven Bones will find appealing. They're in town tonight at Club 1808, supported by a pair of completely underrated opening acts. Girlfriends were voted best garage / psych act in the Boston Phoenix for this year, and when we listen to their music we can see why.
• Posted ACL Artist Spotlight: Local Natives to Austinist
  L.A.-based Local Natives seem to have come from nowhere, but a little digging into the group’s past proves that they’ve been paying dues for quite some time. Their debut full-length, Gorilla Manor, was first only released in the U.K. and hardly made a blip in the U.S., but their time spent in obscurity didn’t last very long.
• Posted Long Center Meets Fundraising Goal to Austinist
  The Long Center for the Performing Arts has surpassed its fundraising goal for the fiscal year. The goal was just under $1.6 million and that number had increased about 3% from the previous fiscal year's contributed income. 64% of their operating budget comes from ticket sales and rental revenue. They also announced that Sheila Berry will be stepping into the role of Annual Members Liaison, working closely with Director of Development Jennifer Houlihan. The Long...