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Photo of Lightspeed Champion by jamesgrayking on Flickr Paste/Stereogum Day PartyFriday, March 14 Volume (600 Red River Street Street)12pm-6pm, RSVP Required[info] | [tickets]Friday is the one weekday of SXSW when normal people -- who read indie music blogs, naturally -- get off of work and make their way down to... continue reading on Austinist

Spiderhouse presents Fashion FreakoutSaturday, February 16United States Art Authority (510 W. 29th St.)8pm, $5, 21+[info]Spiderhouse (probably one of Austin's most representative coffee shop-bar-patios) is hosting a full evening of music and fashion this Saturday, dubbed Fashion Freakout. Because Austin style is significantly influenced by its vintage stores (New Bohemia,... continue reading on Austinist

Rafter Sex, Death, Cassette (Asthmatic Kitty) It's no surprise that Sex, Death, Cassette was released on Asthmatic Kitty. Multi-faceted and experimental yet easily accessible, Rafter matches its label-mates in quirky, humble pop. Part of the beauty of this record lies in its catchy ditties, most of which are under two... continue reading on Austinist

Johnny Misheff White Williams w/ Rings, Cry Blood ApacheThursday, January 31Emos (603 Red River St)Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm[info]We understood that Cleveland, Ohio was known for rock music, but for subtly bouncy electronic art pop? We we dubious until we discovered that the Midwestern mecca is the origin of... continue reading on Austinist

Image from band’s MySpace Les Savy Fav w/ Fatal Flying Guilloteens, Attack FormationSaturday, January 18thEmos (603 Red River St)Doors at 8pm, show at 10pm[info]A healthy dose of semi-abrasive indie rock on a cold weekend night -- what more could you want? Milk and cookies, you say? Sorry, Emo's doesn't serve... continue reading on Austinist