Derek Udensi
As the Chronicle's Club Listings Editor, Derek compiles a weekly list of music events occurring across town. The University of Texas alum also writes about hip-hop as a contributor to the Music section.
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Charley Crockett, cootie catcher, Agatha Is Dead!, and More Reviews From the Final Day of SXSW
Music fest finishes strong
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Miss Bashful, Jazz Re:freshed, Luke Tyler Shelton, and More Reviews From Sunday at SXSW
Plus: JayaHadADream, and Hayley Williams talks hair dye
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BigXthaPlug, Victoryland, Cashier, and More Reviews From Saturday at SXSW
We caught indie rock, jazzy soul, and whatever Unsafe Space Garden is
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Lola Young, All American Rejects, Cure for Paranoia, and More Reviews From Thursday at SXSW
Day one kicks off with alt-pop, pop-punk, and a brief Benny the Butcher cypher
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40 Musical Acts to See at SXSW 2026
The most exciting rappers, alt-rockers, jazz innovators, and more descending on Austin this week
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Vic Mensa Is Here to Expand
Chicago rapper/actor/activist talks reinvention ahead of SXSW return
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SXSW Unofficial and Free Shows
No badge, no problem. Here’s some festival-adjacent music to keep your ears busy.
