March 19-25, 1999


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Articles and Features

1999 SXSW Music Conference & Festival Coverage

pointerSee our SXSW guide with links to coverage, schedules, and listings.

1998-99 Austin Music Awards Winners introduction by Margaret Moser

The winners of The Austin Chronicle Music Poll represent more than what we hear today; they represent what we will hear tomorrow.


The Genius of Love by Ken Lieck

Calling Daniel Johnston a genius -- as so many critics have -- has been both a blessing and a curse for the manic-depressive musician.

SXSW Picks & Sleepers introduction by Raoul Hernandez

Your guide to the obvious and not-so-obvious choices for SXSW showcases.

SXSW Record Reviews

Recent releases from SXSW showcasers:

Texas Platters

  • Bells of Joy
  • Terry Allen
  • Jon Dee Graham
  • Alejandro Escovedo
  • Guy Forsyth
  • Kelly Willis
  • Seven Percent Solution
  • Silver Scooter
  • The Gourds
  • Monroe Mustang
  • Ronnie Dawson
  • Paul Newman
  • Rosie Flores
  • Troy Young Campbell
  • Bonus Tracks: A Day in the Life compilation

National Artists

  • Built to Spill
  • Imperial Teen
  • Streetwalkin Cheetahs
  • Rubberoom
  • Lo-Fidelity Allstars
  • Russell Gunn
  • Beth Orton
  • L7
  • Ben Lee
  • the Flatirons
  • Joe Henry
  • Hadacol
  • Sparklehorse
  • Gaza Strippers
  • Hive
  • Juan Atkins


South by Spoken Word by Phil West

This year, spoken word artists won't be hidden from the masses as they have been in years past.


News & Reviews

Dancing About Architecture by Ken Lieck

Our resident Captain America relates the news and hearsay in and around the Live Music Capital ...



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