The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts
Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more
Michael Toland
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Music, May 15, 2025
Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts
Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum
Music, May 8, 2025
White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts
Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week
Music, May 1, 2025
Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts
This week's recommended live offerings
Music, April 24, 2025
Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs
Music, April 10, 2025
A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
All kinds of sounds can be found around town
Music, April 3, 2025
Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the week ahead
Music, March 27, 2025
Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts
Your guide to the week in live sound
Music, March 20, 2025
Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW
Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora
Music, March 14, 2025
Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW
John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty
Music, March 13, 2025
Six Local Acts to Discover at SXSW
Alongside the festival’s out-of-town performers, these Austin-based showcasing acts make first-time – or rare – SXSW appearances this week
Music, March 13, 2025
Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes
Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart
Music, March 13, 2025
35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts
From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see
Music, March 6, 2025
No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations
Crucial concerts for the week ahead
Music, March 6, 2025
Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts
Get out and get loud
Music, Feb. 27, 2025
Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more
Music, Feb. 20, 2025
Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead
Get to know your shows
Music, Feb. 6, 2025
A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts
Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows
Music, Jan. 30, 2025
An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the week ahead
Music, Jan. 23, 2025
Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
Lots of live music options ahead
Music, Jan. 9, 2025
Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead
The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more
Music, Jan. 2, 2025
Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's
Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts
Music, Dec. 26, 2024
Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows
Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about
Music, Dec. 19, 2024
A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts
Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows
Music, Dec. 12, 2024
Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week
Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more
Music, Dec. 5, 2024
Live Music Recommendations for the Week
Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco
Music, Nov. 27, 2024
Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts
Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs
Music, Nov. 21, 2024
La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts
Plan your week in live music
Music, Nov. 14, 2024
Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts
From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see
Music, Oct. 31, 2024
Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts
Get out and get live this week
