Austin label Monofonus Press will release a new compilation of bands from its hometown, including Spray Paint, S U R V I V E, Hidden Ritual and more...
Austin's post-punk band Institute--not the one fronted by Gavin Rossdale--features members of the hardcore punk bands Wiccans, Glue and Recide, but you won't hear too much of those bands in Institute's sound...
As mentioned, Chaos in Tejaswon't be a "giant fest" this year, but it's still happening in some form (a "weekend" at least), and the just-announced initial lineup looks pretty great...