Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts
From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music
Michael Toland
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Music, April 18, 2024
Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts
Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover
Music, April 11, 2024
Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts
Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week
Music, April 4, 2024
Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts
A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure
Music, March 21, 2024
Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW
Memorable performances to close out the week
Music, March 16, 2024
TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW
Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments
Music, March 14, 2024
Review: Amigo the Devil, Yours Until the War Is Over
Danny Kiranos casts a wide musical net on third LP
Music, March 13, 2024
30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week
Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial
SXSW, March 11, 2024
Review: Transit Method, Othervoid
Prog-rocking metalheads streamline their sound on third LP
Music, Feb. 15, 2024
Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond
Music, Feb. 15, 2024
Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts
Essential Austin gigs in the coming week
Music, Feb. 8, 2024
Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts
Essential Austin gigs in the coming week
Music, Feb. 1, 2024
Paper Cuts
New Austin music picks from francene rouelle, variety
Music, Jan. 25, 2024
El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold
Music, Jan. 18, 2024
Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs
New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter
Music, Jan. 11, 2024
A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap
Music, Jan. 11, 2024
Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest
Music, Dec. 28, 2023
The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin
Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.
Music, Dec. 21, 2023
Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest
Music, Dec. 14, 2023
The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023
Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year
Music, Dec. 14, 2023
Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Get in the holiday spirit with Spaceflight Records or Spiritualized
Music, Dec. 7, 2023
Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows
Music, Nov. 30, 2023
Alex Maas’ Captivating 13th Floor Lineup and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From sunn O))) to Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Marcia Ball’s holiday show
Music, Nov. 22, 2023
The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits
Music, Nov. 9, 2023
Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH
Music, Nov. 2, 2023
Amyl & the Sniffers and More Levitation Reviews
Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival
Music, Oct. 30, 2023
Review: Single Lash, Ladida
Quartet’s second album smoothly braids shoegaze smoke and mirrors
Music, Oct. 19, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Molly Burch, Arooj Aftab, and Mobley lead our recommended shows
Music, Sept. 28, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows
Music, Sept. 14, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows
