Book Review: Truckload of Art: The Life and Work of Terry Allen
New authorized biography vividly exhumes the artist’s West Texas world
Doug Freeman
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Arts, April 18, 2024
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
Music, April 18, 2024
Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts
Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover
Music, April 11, 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
Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion
Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country
Music, March 15, 2024
Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW
Standout sets to kick off the big music week
Music, March 13, 2024
At SXSW Austin City Limits Reflects on 50 Years
The longest-running music TV show maintains “underdog” authenticity
Music, March 12, 2024
30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week
Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial
SXSW, March 11, 2024
Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts
Plan your week in music
Music, Feb. 29, 2024
The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts
Our recommended shows for the week ahead
Music, Feb. 22, 2024
Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit
Show's 10th anniversary return uplifts largely outsider roots sounds
Music, Feb. 19, 2024
Review: Ramsay Midwood, Manchaca Eyeball (Live From Sam’s Town Point)
Reveling South Austin live nugget pinpoints a place and time
Music, Feb. 15, 2024
Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond
Music, Feb. 15, 2024
Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts
Essential Austin gigs in the coming week
Music, Feb. 8, 2024
Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts
Essential Austin gigs in the coming week
Music, Feb. 1, 2024
El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold
Music, Jan. 18, 2024
Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs
New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter
Music, Jan. 11, 2024
A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap
Music, Jan. 11, 2024
The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin
Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.
Music, Dec. 21, 2023
The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023
Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year
Music, Dec. 14, 2023
Glasshealer’s Face-Peeling “Brace Yourself” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists
New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, 8BIT WIZRD, Magna Carda, and more
Music, Dec. 14, 2023
Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Get in the holiday spirit with Spaceflight Records or Spiritualized
Music, Dec. 7, 2023
Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows
Music, Nov. 30, 2023
Alex Maas’ Captivating 13th Floor Lineup and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From sunn O))) to Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Marcia Ball’s holiday show
Music, Nov. 22, 2023
The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji
Music, Nov. 16, 2023
The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits
Music, Nov. 9, 2023
Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH
Music, Nov. 2, 2023
The American Analog Set’s Heavy Return and Seven More Songs From Austin Artists
New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, NOOK Turner, the Teeta, and more
Music, Nov. 2, 2023
Watch This: The Hushabyes Debut on Lindsey Verrill’s New New Sincerity Label
The Jenny Carson-led band premieres an ominous video for “Sleep”
Music, Oct. 19, 2023
Mexico City/Austin Trio Demons My Friends and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Plus the debut of Radio Coffee’s new location and Natalie Jane Hill’s Texas return
