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
Abby Johnston
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Music, April 18, 2024
Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week
Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon
Arts, April 4, 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
A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings
Get your glasses and find your totality
Arts, April 4, 2024
Review: Wonder Women of Country, Willis, Carper, Leigh
Texas-rooted supergroup sharpens each other’s sensibilities
Music, March 28, 2024
Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend
Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus
Music, Oct. 26, 2023
Quin NFN, corook, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest
From viral “If I Were a Fish” to M83’s essential “Midnight City”
Music, Oct. 16, 2023
Sudan Archives, Ben Kweller, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest
Texans Angel White, Blakchyl stood out under an annular eclipse
Music, Oct. 15, 2023
Kendrick Lamar, Ethel Cain, and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest
Homegrown acts Font, We Don’t Ride Llamas debut on big stages
Music, Oct. 14, 2023
10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest
Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama
Music, Oct. 5, 2023
17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest
Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz
Music, Oct. 5, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Tangerine Dream, Eastside Kings Fest, Magic Rockers of Texas, and more recommended shows
Music, Sept. 7, 2023
Beck and Phoenix Make Every Moment Count at Breathless Moody Center Co-Headline
Dancing through three decades of songs from the two indie pop giants
Music, Aug. 23, 2023
Decades Into Her Career, Jenny Lewis Is Still Bringing Effortless Feminist Energy to the Stage
ACL taping highlights a pristine voice and career-spanning catalog
Music, July 27, 2023
Snotty and Sincere, Blink-182 Creates a Nearly Pristine Pop-Punk Time Capsule
“I told you it wasn’t a fucking phase”
Music, July 8, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
A celebration of Bobbie Nelson, a big birthday for Carousel Lounge, and more recommended shows
Music, July 6, 2023
Being Dead’s Wild Western Chase and Five More Songs From Austin Artists
New music picks from Nemegata, EXOTIC FRUITICA, Quiet Light, and more
Music, June 22, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
The Gap Band at Juneteenth, Feels So Gay, and more recommended shows
Music, June 15, 2023
Temple of Angels' Joyful Dream-Pop Return and Five More Songs From Austin Artists
New music picks from Sabrina Ellis, DAIISTAR, Wilson Marks, and more
Music, May 18, 2023
Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years
Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday
Music, April 28, 2023
Ben Kweller Plays First Show Following His Son’s Death
Noise Company SXSW showcase became a moving Zev memorial
SXSW, March 18, 2023
SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday
A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star
SXSW, March 18, 2023
SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday
A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more
SXSW, March 16, 2023
Francesca T. Royster’s Book Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions Highlights Beyoncé and Tina Turner’s Influence at SXSW
Taylor Crumpton joined talk on Black resistance within the genre
Music, March 13, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows
Music, Feb. 9, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Eli Josef's HITW residency, KOOP's Birthday Bash, and free Jackie Venson highlight our recommended shows
Music, Feb. 3, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows
Music, Jan. 26, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping
Music, Dec. 15, 2022
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows
Music, Dec. 1, 2022
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Melissa Carper, Taméca Jones, the Hide Outs, Alex Coke, and more local shows to see
