The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...Ben Steinbauer is not a fan of reality TV...."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Rock the Park: Geto Gala..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

200 Ryans Converge Downtown to Celebrate Their Ryan-ness

Jumping on the Ryan Rodeo

"...Skeptical passersby peer into the bustling bar, barely lit by..."

April 17, 2024 Arts Post by Athena Hawkins

Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...Artist Dave Hanson beelines toward a post-performance cold one. His..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...About two hours into the first of two Austin stops..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington" in..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...Directed by: Alexandria Bombach. Starring: Amy Ray and Emily Saliers...."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Katherine McNevins

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...On March 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Bob Dylan was a few..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Red Solo cups were raised in memory of Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

La Chimera

Josh O’Connor is a grave robber in this dreamy Italian romance

"...Directed by: Alice Rohrwacher. Starring: Josh O’Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Isabella..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

The legendary composer delivers his final performance in a stirring concert documentary

"...Directed by: Neo Sora...."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...You usually don’t put out a joint when Cheech Marin..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: What Grindr Is Not

It’s the singular artistic achievement of the Eighties band Escape

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

March 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...Back in 2011, Danny Brown was a 30-year-old, not very..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...Turns out the pandemic has really done a number on us...."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...What a week. Friday delivered the finale of major multi-day..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Though South by Southwest and its offshoots always create a downtown muddle, Thursday felt..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...From the peaceful pews of Central Presbyterian to the Eastside’s Revival Coffee..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...Reuniting audiences on the second official day of SXSW Music certainly..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Interview: Subsonic Eye’s Natural Indie Rock Interplay

Singapore fivepiece brings mathy Sonic Youth influence to ATX debut

"...Coming of age in fast-paced, land-scarce Singapore, Subsonic Eye vocalist Nur Wahidah..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

SXSW Interview: Scowl Reinvigorates the Hardcore Punk Playbook

Vocalist Kat Moss reflects on their genre-pushing EP and pop influence

"...Often sporting fluorescent green locks and go-go boots, plus a voice entwined with ardor, Scowl..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form

Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour

"...In late February, the duo behind Flyana Boss – who go..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: Dory Previn: On My Way To Where

A songwriter like no other gets an intriguing portrait

"...The phrase, “I am cringe but I am free” might as..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Selena Gomez Sparks Mental Health Conversation at SXSW

The star talks embracing treatment, Girl, Interrupted, and a new app

"...In a Sunday panel moderated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Interview: UK Art-Rockers Dry Cleaning Make Up for Lost Time

Upon 4AD reissue of fully formed 2018 debut EPs

"...When Dry Cleaning was supposed to debut at South by Southwest in..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...Hotel Vegas’ 13th Anniversary..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sunny Day Real Estate’s Dan Hoerner on 30 Years of Diary

Guitarist Dan Hoerner discusses the emo originators’ modus operandi

"...A famously embattled rock band will be commemorating 30 years..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

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