In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...up with a list of my favorite 100 Austin records of that year...."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

BoomBaptist and the Art of Crafty Self Promotion Schemes

Instrumental hip-hop mastermind sells us his world

"...a CEO – overseeing the delectably named Cream Dream Records – Thaggard's no pastry impresario. He's BoomBaptist: an independent..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Faster Than Sound: Damn, Kathy Valentine Can Write!

Go-Go's local Kathy Valentine reflects on her memoir at three Austin fall events

"...Force behind longtime label (iN)Sect Records, the booker put out tapes for much of Friday's..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The 2021-22 Austin Music Industry Awards Winners

"...Waterloo Records..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Shop Big Henry’s Vinyl & Gifts BLK Vinyl Breakaway Records Feels So Good Love Wheel Records Waterloo Records Best..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Faster Than Sound: Venue Relief Pending as COVID-19 Spike Stalls Restarted Gigs

Also, sampling Flobama's beats, and remembering landmark pianist Margaret Wright

"...put out May tape Warp Mode locally with (iN)Sect Records. Latest cassette Bento Beats aggregates the best of his..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...Tex-Mex feast Still Kicking! on Jesse Dayton's imprint Hardcharger Records in May. Gift this second annual Blue Christmas dance..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee: A New Campaign

Begin your write-in campaign for Poison 13 duo Tim Kerr and Mike Carroll to reunite Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee – possibly at Grizzly Hall, with Leo Rondeau opening!

"...Move, freshly co-released on ooze green vinyl by (iN)Sect Records and Twistworthy in an ultra-limited run featuring fold-out wall..."

May 27, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...the time he released the eventually sold out (iN)Sect Records-issued cassette Warp Mode – melding boom bap, airy lo-fi..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Jane Doe No. 4 Testifies Against Polygamist Prophet Warren Jeffs

"...The child bride known in court records as Jane Doe No. 4, the alleged victim of..."

Nov. 22, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Herdsmen of the Sun and Les Maitres Fou

"...know what to make of it all, so he records it and in true 1950s documentary style, tacks a..."

Jan. 17, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...wife Kathy to the courthouse to search the property records. She found that Allred had purchased the land through..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Playback: Austin Record Label Rendezvous

The Austin Record Label Flea Market bands together local imprints, while County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt tries to scatter mass gatherings such as Levitation

"...to niche media sources including quality dub selecta Charlie's Records and Butcher Bear's DJ soul imprint (iN)Sect. These aren't..."

June 19, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Punk Pioneer Steve Marsh Climbs the Star Ladder

Ex-Terminal Mind vocalist explores outré galaxies in Evil Triplet

"...its molten, double-album debut Otherworld on homegrown Super Secret Records. Co-produced by the bandleader and Austin's longtime audio midwife..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Cloud 9 and Rising

Jesus, space rock from Denton: Lift to Experience

"...Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde, owners of Bella Union Records, a hip British label that's home to the Dirty..."

May 31, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...This hearing will allow us to subpoena Sheffield's telephone records. I had wanted to subpoena telephone records in the..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jeffs Trial: Keepin' It Weird

Prophet says only he can provide a "pure" defense

"..."sermon" defending polygamy. After objecting to FBI testimony about records seized from the FLDS' West Texas compound, the Yearning..."

July 29, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Guilty

Prosecutors will seek max punishment for prophet

"...town of Eldorado back in July 2006, according to records that were among those seized by police during the..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

FLDS Bride Says Attorney Should Shut Up

Daughter of polygamist prophet Warren Jeffs tells her attorney to "shut your mouth" and stop talking crap about her "spiritual" marriage

"...advocate for abused children in court proceedings), photographs, marriage records, letters, cards and a "dictation" from Warren Jeffs found..."

July 21, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Polygamous Prophet Update

Court hears testimony of alleged victim of "spiritual marriage" arranged and presided over by Warren Jeffs

"...The child bride known in court records as Jane Doe No. 4, the alleged victim of..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Trial and Error

Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.

"...itself caught between the demands of the state's open records laws and officials from the U.S. Dept. of Justice,..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Hundreds of Children Removed From FLDS Compound

State officials descend on West Texas polygamist sect after allegations of abuse

"...– which, in part, allows police to look for records that could confirm a marriage between Barlow and the..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Jeffs Faces Justice

Polygamist sect leader will return to Utah

"...police scanner – among other items, according to court records. Additionally, officials found a list of people who would..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Playback: If the Gloves Fit

Gloves INTL ices funk, Allegro Media Group ices local label, and the ATX6 plan to ice international festivals

"...its eponymous album, out on Friday through Austin's GTZ Records (Stiletto Feels, Shmu), they posted signs all around the..."

June 24, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...As the vinyl-only subsidiary for NYC's Kemado Records, Mexican Summer specializes in limited-edition releases that have quickly..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

The Li'l Green Aggravation Society

Rock & Roll's Cain & Abel: The Kinks' Davies Brothers

"...Kinks with first-wave punk: The best vintage U.K. punk records featured really good pop songs played......."

Nov. 15, 1996 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Playback: SXSW News and Sightings

Polaroids, print, and dance funk – can they survive SXSW?

"...launch their live spectacle at SXSW. Tonight's Stones Throw Records showcase at Empire Garage represents the first road show..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Pressure Drop

The State of Modern Reggae

"...Three or four years ago, Island Records issued Tougher Than Tough, a comprehensive, 3-CD overview of..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature

Steady As He Goes

From cosmic cowboys and Americana to punk rock and legacy acts, Freddie Steady Krc keeps the beat

"...the Gulf Coast town of La Porte, listening to records in his room. He treasured the round vinyl discs,..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...are many of his friends from the Dope House Records side of town: Grimm, Rasheed, Austin's Pimpstress, the Lone..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

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