Nebraskan dance-punks, The Faint, will be coming to Austin on August 11th, 2008 to put on a highly anticipated show at La Zona Rosa. Fans have plenty to be excited about considering the new wavers just released their fifth album, Fasciinatiion, on August 5th. Fasciinatiion was the first record produced under their new label, Blank.wav. The band previously recorded with Saddle Creek Records alongside past group member, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes. The Faint have received an overwhelming response since their 2001 album, Danse Macabre , which brought them commercial success and helped create a massive fan base.

The show on Monday, August 11th should be an intense experience of dark vocals and electro-pop beats that are sure to make you dance. La Zona Rosa will open its doors at 7pm and New Yorkers, Shy Child, are set to kick off the night at 8pm. Jaguar Love, who consists of The Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves members, are to follow.
 
- Rosa Santoyo, Staff 
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-Austin, Lamar Street Pedestrian Bridge

One of Austin's after-hours-spots hosted the party I missed; the F-Yeah Tour with Matt & Kim, The Death Set, Team Robespierre and Crystal Antlers at Mohawk. And although I didn't get to see Matt & Kim (they put on amazing shows, so definitely catch them if you can), I was glad to at least join in on the loud fun with one of the best backdrops of the city that is available.

-Austin, Emo's Jr. 6/27/08

Friday nights are always difficult in Austin, Texas. Deciding what to do in a city where there is so much to do is definitely a blessing in disguise. Especially if you have amazingly talented friends in bands (which I'm sure we all have at this point). Thanks to my lovely friend Bruce (member of Legs Against Arms), my decision was made to head to Emo's Jr. for a night of indie-rock overload.

(Gulf of Mexico)

Locals, Gulf of Mexico opened up the show with up-tempo beats and standard indie sounds (which consisted of all the instrumental elements; guitar, bass, drums and a MIDI keyboard). The low-keyed vocals were hard to hear over lead guitarist Joey Koehl's shredding , but his sounds were definitely more entertaining.

(Legs Against Arms)

Austinites, Legs Against Arms took to the stage next, beginning their set with a fresh song from their newly established group. Their experimentation with an instrumental song was a good opener for them, allowing the audience to stay for more. Between switching vocalists, tempos, and even instruments (at one point, three of the four switched during a song), all four member's energy never left the stage.

-San Antonio

Austin bands Color & Light, The Soldier Thread and Sounds Under Radio, all joined guitar forces for a show last Friday at Jack's Patio Bar. Thanks to a wonderful friend of mine, I was able to hitch a ride just in time to see Color & Light take the stage.