A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts
Some recommended sounds for your week
Kevin Curtin
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Music, May 9, 2024
The Austin Chronic: Legit THC Seltzers Are on Shelves in Austin. How Many Should I Drink?
Sampling three Texas-made cannabis bubbly waters in one day
Columns, May 2, 2024
Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping
What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios
Arts, April 25, 2024
Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts
Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues
Music, April 25, 2024
The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes
New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits
Columns, April 18, 2024
The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House
It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material
Columns, April 11, 2024
How Austin Transformed Danny Brown
The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)
Music, March 28, 2024
The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll
Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-Boy’s appearance
Columns, March 28, 2024
The Black Keys Turn Back the Clock With a Set of Raw Hill Country Blues at Mohawk
Thursday’s underplay proved more than a play-through of Delta Kream
SXSW, March 15, 2024
TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW
Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments
Music, March 14, 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
The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary
“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed
Columns, March 13, 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
Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the coming week
Music, March 7, 2024
The Austin Chronic – New to the Texas Medical Market: RSO Products and Delicious Chocolate
Texas Original expands with full-spectrum edibles
Columns, Feb. 29, 2024
Music Industry Hall of Fame: Poster Visionary Jim Franklin
The iconic artist reflects on armadillos, self-unemployment, and his influence on Austin culture
Music, Feb. 22, 2024
The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts
Our recommended shows for the week ahead
Music, Feb. 22, 2024
Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond
Music, Feb. 15, 2024
The Austin Chronic: How Worried Should Cannabis Users Be Over Paxton Suing Austin?
A Q&A with Congressman Greg Casar
Columns, Feb. 15, 2024
I Interviewed My Dad About Marijuana
The Family (Smoke) Circle
Columns, Feb. 1, 2024
Review: Call Me Animal: A Tribute to the MC5
Austin contingent delivers highlights on Joecephus’ 2 LP set
Music, Jan. 18, 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
Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby
Music, Jan. 4, 2024
The Austin Chronic: SXSW Is High on Psychedelics, as Cannabis Programming Wanes
Conference programming manager Adam Wode explains why South by Southwest is turning on to psychoactive substances
Columns, Jan. 4, 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 Austin Chronic: Christmas in Texas
A holiday miracle for the weedless traveler
Columns, Dec. 21, 2023
Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest
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
The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023
Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year
Music, Dec. 14, 2023
The Austin Chronic: Meet the Stoner Who Puts Plants Onstage at Concerts
Zak Peters and Play to the Plants bring greenery to Austin music
