Michael Toland, Author at The Austin Chronicle

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Angine de Poitrine, Peter Hook & the Light, Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, and More Reviews From Saturday and Sunday of Levitation

Fest wraps its 2026 edition with post-punk, heavy metal, and … whatever those costumed Québecois are

by Carys Anderson, Caroline Drew, Raoul Hernandez and Michael Toland September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

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Arlo Parks, Gibby Haynes, Bikini Kill, and More Reviews From Thursday and Friday of Levitation

Multi-venue fest hosts all kinds of (post)punk in its first two days

by Carys Anderson, Michael Toland, Caroline Drew and Raoul Hernandez September 12, 2026September 17, 2026

Elias Haslanger Charts the Musical Legacy of Jazz Greats

Saxophonist tributes his inspirations with compositions all his own

by Michael Toland August 20, 2026August 18, 2026

Don Cento Launches His New Project With Halfway to Mellowtown

Jazz/Americana veteran flaunts casual expertise in trio Cento Threeo

by Michael Toland July 2, 2026June 30, 2026

Music

New Book Unravels the History of Kenny Dorham, Jazz, and the Journey of a Texas Family

Authors Dr. Robert M. Pallitto and John A. Melendez talk Austin’s beloved, underrated trumpeter

by Michael Toland May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Welcome to the World of Carolyn Trowbridge

Multi-instrumentalist’s debut album as a bandleader spans styles, sources, and stories

by Michael Toland March 26, 2026March 25, 2026

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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

by Miranda Garza, Joseph Gonzalez, Michael Toland, Doug Freeman and Raoul Hernandez March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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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

by Michael Toland, Raoul Hernandez, Carys Anderson, Doug Freeman, Miranda Garza, Joseph Gonzalez, Caroline Drew and Derek Udensi March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

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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

by Doug Freeman, Caroline Drew, Miranda Garza, Raoul Hernandez, Michael Toland, Carys Anderson, Joseph Gonzalez and Derek Udensi March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

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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

by Caroline Drew, Doug Freeman, Michael Toland, Raoul Hernandez, Miranda Garza and Joseph Gonzalez March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Music

40 Musical Acts to See at SXSW 2026

The most exciting rappers, alt-rockers, jazz innovators, and more descending on Austin this week

by Carys Anderson, Caroline Drew, Miranda Garza, Doug Freeman, Michael Toland, Raoul Hernandez, Derek Udensi and Joseph Gonzalez March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Live Uneasy Listening

Thomson/Flaten/Cameron make an improvisational dream team at Love Wheel Records

by Michael Toland December 31, 2025December 29, 2025

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