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Following a Whirlwind of Love and Success, Chaparelle Faces the Next Chapter
Newlyweds Jesse Woods and Zella Day, alongside producer Beau Bedford, prep LP No. 2 ahead of Austin Blues Festival
Doug Freeman
Doug Freeman has been writing for the Austin Chronicle since 2007, covering the arts and music scene in the city. He is originally from Virginia and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Texas. He is also co-editor of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, published by UT Press.
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Luck Reunion Serves Up the SXSW Afterparty
St. Vincent, Carrie Rodriguez’s all-women jam, and a standout Willie Nelson set close out annual ranch gathering
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Smooth Nature, Joe Harvey-Whyte, Sofish, and More Reviews From Tuesday at SXSW
Latin pop and SLC heavy top the festival’s penultimate day
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Noah Kahan, This Is Lorelei, Angela Autumn, and More Reviews From Monday at SXSW
Digital Twang, Marshall, and PlantWave present the day’s most interesting showcases
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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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Christina Aguilera, Don Toliver, Wyatt Flores, and More Reviews From Friday at SXSW
All American Rejects return for a sit-down, and Spotify shills for AI
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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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A Lens on Honky Tonk Legends
They Called Us Outlaws seeks the independent artistry behind country music’s mythic Seventies
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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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Introducing Country’s Odd Couple
Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence meld down-home twang and vintage cool on Havin’ a Talk
