The Austin Chronicle

The Austin Chronicle is an independent, locally owned and operated alternative newsweekly that reflects the heart and soul of Austin, Texas.

SUPPORT

Photos

Scenes from Oblivion Access Festival 2023

by Chronicle Staff June 22, 2023October 30, 2025

This year’s Oblivion Access marked a new high for the homegrown heavy music festival, which ran June 15 through 18 across Downtown venues. Read Chronicle writers’ recaps of the most memorable sets.
Agriculture at Mohawk on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Agriculture at Mohawk on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Agriculture at Mohawk on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Lil Ugly Mane at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Lil Ugly Mane at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Lil Ugly Mane at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Lil Ugly Mane at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
RXK Nephew at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
RXK Nephew at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
RXK Nephew at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
RXK Nephew at Empire Garage on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Sprain at Mohawk on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Sprain at Mohawk on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Sprain at Mohawk on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Earth at Central Presbyterian Church on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Earth at Central Presbyterian Church on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Earth at Central Presbyterian Church on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Faust at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Faust at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Faust at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Faust at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Jarboe at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Jarboe at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Jarboe at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Jarboe at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Chat Pile at Elysium on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Chat Pile at Elysium on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Chat Pile at Elysium on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Duster at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Duster at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Duster at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Duster at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Narrow Head at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Narrow Head at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Spirit of the Beehive at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Spirit of the Beehive at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Spirit of the Beehive at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Spirit of the Beehive at Empire Garage on June 15, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Have a Nice Life at Mohawk on June 16, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Thor & Friends at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Thor & Friends at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Thor & Friends at Empire Garage on June 17, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Drain at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Drain at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Drain at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Drain at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Drain at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Drain at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Gel at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Godflesh at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Godflesh at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Godflesh at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Ludicra at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Ludicra at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Ludicra at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Ludicra at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Ludicra at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Mugger at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Mugger at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Mugger at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
Mugger at Mohawk on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
YOB at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
YOB at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
YOB at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access
YOB at Empire Garage on June 18, 2023, during Oblivion Access

A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.

Newsletters