Last Friday, Kid Sister brought down the house at Mohawk as part of her continued support for 2009's Ultraviolet. She was supported by locals Riders Against the Storm, a talented local hip-hop duo who are also a married couple! Photos courtesy Ali Bagheri. more ›

It seems like it was just yesterday that Melissa Young, a.k.a. Kid Sister, captured our hearts with her pulsating hit “Pro Nails.” The older sibling of Flosstradamus’ Josh Young (J2K), she had already made a name for herself in Chicago in the mid-aughts courtesy of numerous memorable performances at her brother’s shindigs. By the time “Pro Nails” arrived (back in 2007), she was firmly entrenched on many a music guru’s radar, and in the ensuing years, the fledgling starlet has rubbed shoulders with many well-respected players in the business. Kid Sister’s stellar debut full-length Ultraviolet was produced by the reputable A-Trak and contained contributions by luminaries such as Cee-Lo, Gant-Man, Estelle, and Kanye West (who remixed the aforementioned “Pro Nails”). Quite an impressive list of collaborators for a first album, it has to be said. Just prior to the release of that record last November, Kid Sister was in Austin for Fun Fun Fun Fest, showcasing her undoubted talent and bestowing her substantial charm upon us via a scintillating set. We’ve been eagerly awaiting her return ever since. more ›

What’s the Deal: Fun Fun Fun Fest has built a reputation of bringing in “What the… I never thought I’d ever have a chance to see that band” bands over the past few years with groups like Dead Milkmen, Bad Brains, Danzig and The Jesus Lizard. In most cities, The Jesus Lizard reunion shows probably wouldn’t be a main event to the masses. But, here in Austin, where an almost unnatural lust for the music we loved from a bygone era (even though the 90s aren’t that long gone) mixes with the fact that the group formed here about 20 years ago before relocating to Chicago, their performance is at the top of many Fun Fest goers’ must-see lists. Also, it doesn’t hurt that the group has a reputation for putting on exciting and ferocious live shows. more ›

Fun Fun Fun Fest has confirmed four more bands to this year's lineup, including Yeasayer, Kid Sister, DRI and Vega. This is in addition to already-confirmed performers Atlas Sound, Death, Red Sparowes, WHY?, Broadcast, Lucero, Les Savy Fav, GZA (performing Liquid Swords), HEALTH, Jesus Lizard, Melt Banana, 7 Seconds, King Khan & BBQ Show, Shearwater and Todd Barry. More leaks expected very soon. more ›