Man Man tonight, ladies and gentlemen. Like nothing you’ve ever seen. 

How does Explosions In The Sky sell out St. Andrews without me expecting it and buying an advance ticket? I call bullshit. In an office poll of four people, none of them have ever even heard of Explosions In The Sky. Who are you ticket snatcher-uppers, and how did you get one up on me?

The mayor of Austin made a little speech during Earl Greyhound’s SXSW performance, addressing all the things that makes Austin a successful town for live music. ”We gotta have a bunch of citizens…who will turn their television off, get their asses off the couch and go out and listen to live music.” Then he explains why Austin doesn’t have any Major League sports franchises. This guy is sweet. I wish Detroit had a mayor. Watch the video.

The only rip-off artist worse than Dane Cook: Carlos Mencia. Mencia doesn’t even disguise being a thief by jumping around and talking funny, like Cook does. How does this man still have a career?

Eagles of Death Metal - Addicted To Love
Franz Ferdinand - Hallam Foe Dandelion Blow
The Aliens (former Beta Band) - ROX

Razorlight - Hey Ya (This just arrived on a SXSW promo disc. I have no idea how old it is or where it came from.)