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
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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
Columns, Dec. 7, 2023
The Austin Chronic: A Guide to the Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Weed-Walk
There is an etiquette to getting baked before the big meal
Columns, Nov. 22, 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
Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself
After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic
Music, Nov. 16, 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 Austin Chronic: Doc Unprescribed Explores How Cannabis Is Helping People Who’ve Experienced War Trauma
goodblend hosts special screening for Veterans Day
Screens, Nov. 7, 2023
The Austin Chronic: Ranking Halloween Candy in the Order I Will Devour Them After a Couple of Bong Rips
A fun-sized dopamine release
Columns, Oct. 26, 2023
Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell
Music, Oct. 26, 2023
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
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
Music, Oct. 19, 2023
Listen to This: David Beck Follows His “North Star” Home
New album reunites with Sons of Fathers bandmates and his actual father
Music, Oct. 13, 2023
The Austin Chronic: I Can Now Legally Possess Cannabis Oil and Edibles
Meet the newest patient in Texas’ Compassionate Use Program
Columns, Oct. 12, 2023
Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL
Music, Oct. 12, 2023
Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One
For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park
Music, Oct. 12, 2023
alexalone’s Insistent Soundscape and Five More Songs From Austin Artists
Next music picks from Large Brush Collection, Will Johnson, and more
Music, Oct. 12, 2023
Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest
From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh
Music, Oct. 8, 2023
Kendrick Lamar’s Perfect Decade at ACL Fest Snags With Delayed, Cut-Off Performance
“I heard y’all have a curfew… I told them they’d have to shut off my mic”
Music, Oct. 7, 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
Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows
Music, Oct. 5, 2023
The Austin Chronic: Inside Texas’ Busiest Medical Cannabis Facility
State restrictions are bonkers, but that hasn’t stopped Texas Original from expanding
Columns, Sept. 28, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Molly Burch, Arooj Aftab, and Mobley lead our recommended shows
Music, Sept. 28, 2023
Review: Willie Nelson, Bluegrass
Late-career genre exercise disappoints
Music, Sept. 28, 2023
Austin Bicycle Meals Offers Pedal-Powered Distribution to the Streets
Meals on (two) wheels
Food, Sept. 28, 2023
Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words
The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories
