Improvement Movement Credit: Kate Liddy

GZA 

Thursday 23, Far Out Lounge

The Wu-Tang Clan MC’s impeccably sharp lyricism and clever wordplay on Liquid Swords, paired with RZA’s dark production, still causes ample rewinds decades after its release. Phunky Nomads provide backing support for GZA at the Austin stop on the album’s 30th anniversary tour.

Live at Central Machine 

Friday 24 & Thursday 30, Central Machine Works

CMW’s free spring music series, a co-presentation alongside Resound Presents and the Chronicle, wraps up its April slate with two shows in the coming week. Atlanta folk/pop band Improvement Movement headlines Friday’s show, with support from local do-everything trio the Point. …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead punctuates the month next Thursday.

The Little Darlin’ 10th Anniversary

Saturday 25 – Sunday 26, the Little Darlin’

South Austin locale the Little Darlin’ celebrates its 10th anniversary with music and good eats. Saturday features a free set from New Orleans metal band EYEHATEGOD, followed by a crawfish boil on Sunday. CROOKS, which played their own 10-year reunion show earlier this year at Antone’s, take the stage on Sunday at 4pm.

This article appears in April 24 • 2026.

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As the Chronicle's Club Listings Editor, Derek compiles a weekly list of music events occurring across town. The University of Texas alum also writes about hip-hop as a contributor to the Music section.