We saw a lot yesterday, but more on that later. (For now: Islands, you rule.) Shaking off the cobwebs and the Shiners, we're getting ready to head back outside, so here are suggestions for what to…   Read Story »

You don't need us to tell you that if you want to see R.E.M. tonight you should have started lining up at Stubb's two days ago. Also you know how big these SXSW crowds are getting every year. The…   Read Story »

So, we're pretty excited. Three days, great bands, free drinks all day, new club on 6th St. (right next door to Emo's). There go all your excuses not to be there. More info? This way... Here's…   Read Story »

Turns out Alex Turner does a pretty good Julian Casablancas. Honest to blog! And with that we're surprising, nobody. A'Monk ribbing aside, this really is a fun cover of Room On Fire burner "Reptila,"…   Read Story »

Your RSS readers are overfed with XMas jams. (Stereogum -- always part of the problem! -- has been decking the halls and whatnot for six weeks.) We got yuletide mail from Queens of the Stone Age, The…   Read Story »