5 Acts — Austin, TX"Don't Look That Way At It"White Denim on MySpaceWhite Denim on The Hype Machine more info

DrownedInSound — It might not yet be Christmas but those generous people over at Full Time Hobby are entering into the festive spirit a few months early and giving away a free digital download featuring the likes of Tuung, White Denim, Sufjan Stevens, The Hold Steady... more info

DrownedInSound — Austin, Texas' rabble-rousing rockers White Denim and rock-fracturing stadium-gazing Scots Biffy Clyro have joined the bill for this year's Iceland Airwaves music festival. The SXSW/Camden Crawl/Great Escape-like festival takes place in less than fou... more info

Gigwise — They'll Join Crystal Castles And Vampire Weekend At The Festival... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — the muslims :: live at red rocks (photo / click for larger image)Day one of the Monolith Festival was a rousing success, thanks in large part to the unreal weather and spectacular views at the impossibly picturesque venue. There were bands, too: high... more info

A Walking Disast3r — Before I begin I want to let everybody know that I am the newest member of the ultra8201 team in Austin, Texas. I have known these guys for years and are honored to join them. Not to worry I am still going to be writing and doing my thing here, I a... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — walking on a dream (click for larger image)I can't get enough of Empire of the Sun's perfect end-of-summer single, "Walking on a Dream," which has quickly become one of my favorite songs of the year, and accompanies me just about everywhere I go late... more info