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Over the last decade, the music industry has undergone numerous changes, and today, musicians, booking agents, labels, and journalists all have to adapt constantly to implement new tactics to make their mark in this oft-shifting landscape. We’re gearing up for our After The Jump panel on Friday at The Mohawk where many of today’s top bloggers will discuss new media and offer their expertise. But before the Fun Fest juggernaut truly gets rolling, Austin Music Foundation presents an opportunity to learn many tricks of the trade from a true visionary in the music realm. Join Martin Atkins (Public Image Ltd., Pigface) at Red 7 this Wednesday as he imparts advice from his recent publication Tour:Smart And Break The Band.

This Saturday, you're invited to join the Fun Fest crew at Red 7 (611 7th Street, next to Beauty Bar) for the first ever Fun Fest Scavenger Hunt, benefiting Caritas of Austin.

We’ll admit it. We’re still not fully recovered from the mud-a-thon that was this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival. And the 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest, which has us licking our chops in anticipation, is still a few weeks away. Just when we thought it was safe to stay home for the weekend, a look at the line-up in store for us at The Mohawk has done away with any such feeble notions. Yes, the redoubtable Red River St. venue is home to three amazingly appealing nights of raucous rock ‘n’ roll all weekend.

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Beginning their career with an EP out on the emo touchstone Jade Tree back in 2003, Seattle hardcore act These Arms Are Snakes made the not-so-distant move to Suicide Squeeze for last year's full-length Tail Swallower and Dove.

Fully recovered from The Sword’s epic two night stand at The Mohawk last month, Austin metal fans can now look forward to Motörhead’s foray into town this Sunday at Stubb’s. The iconic Lemmy Kilminster formed Motörhead in the 1975 followings stints with numerous bands. Motörhead’s self-titled debut landed in 1977 and in 1980, the band released its most acclaimed album, Ace of Spades. During the course of a career spanning thirty plus years, the band has been through quite a few lineup changes but with Lemmy at the helm throughout. Motörhead has released nineteen full-lengths, including last year’s Motörizer.

Super Secret have a large roster that includes so many local, punky bands, including Sparkle Motion, Black Panda and Faceless Werewolves.

AustinSurreal, a vital source for local hip-hop news, mp3s, and more, presents its latest show tonight at Red 7. Invincible from Detroit headlines -- check out the video for “Sledgehammer” on YouTube. She will be preceded on stage by some of our state’s finest hip-hop acts. Houston is represented by PersephOne but the most of the line-up is powered by Central Texas artists like Blacklisted Individuals, Crew54, and DJ Crop Diggie (Superstar DJs). This evening’s gig also includes a first ever performance by local all-stars The League of Extraordinary G’z, featuring members of DA C.O.D., Dred Skott, and SouthBound. DJ Hot Bologna, Drank & Gravy pilots the beats inside in The Wreck Room.

Our city might be heralded as the “Live Music Capital of the World” but we’ve also been enjoying a reasonable amount of comedy in Austin thanks to Fun Fun Fun Fest, ColdTowne Theater, and choice shows here and there. This Friday, we get much, much more as The Onion presents the second annual Altercation Punk Comedy Festival at Red 7. The line-up features a plethora of local underground comedians and some out of town talent as well. We caught up with festival organizer JT Habersaat earlier this week to learn more about him as well as the event.

Peanut Butter and Jelly. Soda and Ice Cream. Rice and Curry. Sure there are plenty of things that work incredibly well in unison. Transmission Entertainment and Gatti’s Pizza? Why not! Transmission has teamed up with Gattisjingle.com (yes, that’s right) to organize quite an event for today’s youth, tomorrow’s rock stars, and old fogies like you and I -- this Sunday, Red 7 hosts the Under 21 Party featuring sets by Orion Belts, Mucho Gusto and Mother Falcon. Besides live music from three talented local bands boasting members in the U-21 demographic, there will be a screening of Empire Records, giveaways from the likes of Frank and Domy Books, Gatti’s pizza of course, and plenty of pool and arcade games to further enhance the good times. There will also be a raffle to win a pair of tickets to November’s Fun Fun Fun Fest at Waterloo Park, featuring Jesus Lizard and many more.

Photos courtesy Chad Wadsworth.

Photos courtesy Tyler Nutter.

The trio of hardcore balladeers known as Double Dagger have made a big impact as of late not just in their native Baltimore, but all over (including, yes, the blogosphere) after the May release of More.

Red Collar has been rocking the pants off concertgoers in North Carolina for a few years now. Tonight, you too can get a taste of the Durham outfit’s frenetic live show.

The University of North Texas has a world renowned music program, known primarily for their high ranking jazz program and associated bands. But while Denton has spawned many notable jazz and classical musicians, their ranks have also inspired many other acts, including the "acid-punk" band Brutal Juice, who first appeared in the early nineties and have more recently reunited for shows, which included many appearances at the now-defunct Fry Street Fair in Denton.

Known largely for its metal, punk, and hardcore shows, Red 7 mixes things up this evening by hosting one of the most gifted emcees around at the moment. Boston’s Mr. Lif (a.k.a. Jeffrey Haynes) first gained prominence at the turn of the century with a couple of stellar EPs on Definitive Jux Records. In 2004, Mr. Lif formed The Perceptionists with Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One; the trio’s debut record Black Dialogue arrived in 2005 on Definitive Jux. Mr. Lif’s prior full-lengths were also released on Definitive Jux but his latest, I Heard It Today dropped this past April on his own Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises. The new album, sans El-P produced soundscapes, is chock-full of Mr. Lif’s commentary on current events such as the dismal state of the economy. Although the lyrical content can get a bit tedious in this era of “Hope” and “Change,” there are plenty of invigorating beats to keep the listener engaged and we’re expecting quite a powerful show tonight.

Austinist is hosting a listening party and happy hour in the Mohawk's green room on June 9 to celebrate the release of Sonic Youth's The Eternal. Gerard Cosloy will DJ and Waterloo Records will be on-hand selling copies of the album.

This year's Chaos In Tejas Fest provided an early summer ode to all things loud and noisy, and proved to be an exceptional kick-off to what is shaping up to be a great summer of live music. Here's a wrap-up covering highlights from the diverse strains of punk, hardcore, and indie featured this year.

Trash Talk & Propagandhi at Mohawk, photos courtesy Alison Narro and Nash Cook. For more Trash Talk, as well as Strange Boys, Thermals, Cro-Mags, the 3 a.m. show on the Lamar Bridge, and much, much more, follow the jump.

It's official: Chaos in Tejas is upon us. The week's festivities kicked off last night at Red 7 with Ponytail, Harlem, Teenage Cool Kids and Yellow Fever. Austinist contributing photographer Pooneh Ghana was there to capture it all. Tonight we're looking forward to Trash Talk and Propogandhi at the Mohawk and much more: stay tuned for more photos from the events.

If it's too loud, you're from out of town.

Austinist will be bringing you unprecedented coverage of the festival each day, as well as some interviews and introductions to the bands leading up to day one. Don't miss our review of Propagandhi's latest release Supporting Caste, and stay tuned for more - including some giveaways. Heck, let's start now. Follow the jump for the festival's complete lineup and venue list, and register to win a pair of tickets to the Thermals and Shakey Hands show Friday, May 22 at Mohawk. We've already given away one three-day pass to Emo's, and we'll be doing that again very soon.

Haven't heard of 'em? Not sure if you want to go? Let us try to persuade you. Big Business is a two piece comprised of Jared Warren of Karp and Coady Willis of Murder City Devils. Their low-end favoring aural assault certainly bears a fair resemblance to both previous projects, but Warren's voice has transcended into some kind of '80s metal ode - gruff, bristled, angry and mean. Willis' drumming is nothing short of heart-stopping, and with the addition of former Melvins soundman Toshi on guitar, Red 7 is going to be the unmatched champion of kickass hardcore tonight in Austin. Follow the jump to hear more about the history of Big Business, their joint involvement in the new Melvins material, and the freedom of touring without vegans.

The last time you were in town was just this October, and the verdict was whoa. To quote hardworking Austinist photographer Nash Cook: "It was a blur. Not just a blur of moments and drinks ordered between songs, but a blur of who was holding you up against the mass of dancing, shouting, screaming bodies who threw beer as if dollars had lost no cents, as if we weren’t in a financial crisis."

Photos of Goblin Cock courtesy Nash Cook

The versatile and prolific Rob Crow has been a part of quite a few acclaimed projects (Pinback, Heavy Vegetable, etc.) over the course of his esteemed career. He goes by Lord Phallus when delivering thunderous sludge-metal via the hilariously named San Diego five-piece Goblin Cock. Scorching riffs, humorous lyrics, and Crow’s distinct vocals constitute the heart of band’s tongue-in-cheek (?) product but one best incorporate the imagery in tow, such as the thematically appropriate fantasy art by Mike Sutfin that adorns Goblin Cock CD sleeves as well as the mysterious allure generated by the five cloaked members, to fully grasp the band’s vision. Check out the album cover for Come With Me If You Want To Live on Sutfin’s blog and the video for “We’ve Got A Bleeder” on Vimeo.

Vegetarians all, the San Diego quartet have managed to build a broad following among the more general metal faithful through the combined virtues of virtuosic musicianship, steady touring and a consistently high-quality output of albums.

Free Week wraps up this weekend but not before another onslaught of amazing acts playing live at various venues on Red River St. for $0 -- if you’re over 21 that is. The youngsters can enjoy all the music for a measly $5. The Mohawk had an unending line last Friday and Saturday and there’s no reason to not expect more of the same this weekend. On Friday, the venue hosts a legit pop-fest featuring some of Austin’s finest melody makers. Retro flavor from Dans la Lune and The Ugly Beats outside, and the talented trio of The Laughing, Moth!Fight!, and Golden Bear inside make this a must for anyone craving a bit of local magic. (Golden Bear and The Laughing also put in shifts at Clementine Coffee Bar’s third birthday celebration earlier on Friday, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.)

Christmas might well be over but Transmission Entertainment continues to indulge in the holiday spirit and the season for giving by kicking off the recently expanded Free Week this weekend at Red 7, The Mohawk, Club de Ville, and Beauty Bar, along with Emo's, which continues to host Free Week as well.

Every year, come December, we face a barrage of office holiday parties and family get-togethers, and then there’s this. Local photographer Aasim Syed has turned an evening at Red 7 into a veritable festival with this Saturday’s appropriately named “Aasim Holiday Party.” The outside stage will feature sets by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, the legendary (to us) Glorium (performing Close Your Eyes to mark the ten year anniversary of the album’s release), and Those Peabodys, while the spacious inside area will be entertained by Ume, The Black, and Diagonals. DJ sets by Fuckin’ A and Ramesh Srivastava (Voxtrot) to keep everyone warm and busy during the set changes are also a part of this stellar line-up.