Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...Day four of South by Southwest Music felt especially global...."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...Gruene Music and Wine Festival..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...Native America: In Translation..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs

New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

A Look Inside Black Pumas’ Special Performance at C-Boy’s Heart & Soul

Celebrating new album Chronicles of a Diamond back where it all began

"...Homegrown soul rockers Black Pumas returned to their roots Thursday night at C-Boys..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Hot Summer Questions for JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo

The free, Chron-curated lineup pops up Saturday at the 13th Floor

"...Like Free Week in the winter, the no-cost, high-temp musical festival Hot Summer Nights returns to Downtown Austin Thursday,..."

July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

On Eras Tour, Taylor Swift Can Take Us Anywhere She Wants

Over those bridges and through the woods to Arlington stop

"...After a countdown clock blasting Lesley Gore’s 1963 anthem on..."

April 2, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: A Song of Ice and Fire

Recovering from last week's ice storm, and rocking out to Urban Heat

"...As I write this, my neighborhood's near-constant buzz of chain..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Doyle Bramhall II glanced over his shoulder and gave me a..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Avocados Banned, More Mrs. Johnson's Planned, Micklethwait's Celebrates, Garrison Bros x Ice Cream Pros, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from..."

Feb. 16, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: New Cocktail Lounge Takes Over Ex-Sidewinder Space

Run by former Scoot Inn and Longbranch owner James Stockbauer, Birdie Num Nums maintains the outdoor stage.

"...Two years empty, the former home of Red River clubs Sidewinder..."

July 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Pure X Reconciles With Austin

Local rock group returns after six years, Gold Rush Vinyl checks in, and Threadgill’s closes permanently.

"...Six years ago, hazy local rock band Pure X quit their..."

April 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Persistence of Vision Podcast Books Your Life Up Right

Austin-based audio series brings lively lit-talk from local lights

"...They’re telling you to stay the fuck home, citizen. “Binge some video,” they’re telling..."

March 16, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...What do the creator of the 10,000 hour rule, a..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Women of Hot Luck Fest Talk Food and Music

15 chefs share kitchen tunes & exclusive bites

"...In its third year, Hot Luck Fest's party vibe is quintessentially Austin, with..."

May 24, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

AFF Crowning Game of Thrones Showrunners

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss join prestigious roster of honorees

"...The blood on the ground from Battle of Winterfell has barely dried, and the fight for..."

May 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...“Alcohol,” GBH (1981)..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...A. Sinclair..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Telecaster Sovereign Sue Foley Lands Back in Austin

The Ice Queen is on fire

"...A maple Telecaster with multicolored paisley, Sue Foley's signature guitar..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Dancing at the Revolution With the Radio On!

Louis Black recalls the joys of driving around and falling in love with pop songs

"...In these politically dark times, writing about what brings us joy may..."

June 16, 2017 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Tuesday Showcase Picks

"...Felte + Part Time Punks7:30pm, Barracuda..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...William Faulkner had mint juleps, Dorothy Parker had whiskey sours,..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

ACL Review: Vince Staples

SoCal MC delineates which police to mess with

"...“Don’t be scared. Walk your little ass up here,” said West Coast..."

Oct. 11, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Hot August Nights Playlist

A hot/cold jukebox to jumpstart your Spotify wormholing

"...Did I sign up for Spotify just now? To access inveterate Chronicle blogger William Harries Graham’s playlist to this..."

Aug. 27, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Hot August Nights: Cold

"...Ice Cream..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Sharks in the Water

American Sharks kick off tour on Pau Wau’s party barge

"...This week, American Sharks shove off on a national tour. Since releasing..."

Aug. 10, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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