Off the Record

South by Southwest turns 25, the Austin Music Awards score a Bubble Puppy coup, and Ted Nugent leaves his hat on

"...history chronicled in new documentary Outside Industry, on display at the Austin History Center exhibit "5X5Y: 25 Years of..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...behind her first-ever trip to Austin for SXSW is the same as that for the reboot of the Plastic..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Black Angels Confront a Violent World

New LP Death Song soundtracks a society on the brink

"...a lamb and Austin's spring continues to unfold equally temperate, though April's had its hot spots. Black Angels drummer..."

April 28, 2017 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Off the Record

Sad Days, Lonely Nights: Visiting the Sahara Lounge and The Jon Dee & Friend Show

"...Aside from the new sign out front, not much differentiates the former..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...Not even Curt Kirkwood knows quite what to expect from the Meat Puppets collaboration with Roky..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Last Week in Live Music: Eric Clapton, Leon Bridges, Glass Animals, Sabrina Ellis, and More

"...from last week's local shows. Pictured here: Eric Clapton at Frank Erwin Center on September 15, 2021..."

Sept. 20, 2021 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...canceled a sold-out Bob Schneider show, paid for special sanitization treatment, and ordered a mobile testing unit after one..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Bavu Blakes Carpes the Diem

Bavu Blakes seizes his own day, Shakey Graves lands an Austin City Limits taping, and the Saxon Pub turns 25

"...As City Council deliberated housing bonds late Thursday afternoon, a conglomeration of rappers..."

May 1, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Last Week in Live Music: A Giant Dog, Souls of Mischief, Jenny Lewis, the Mammoths, Blood Red Shoes, and More

"...local shows. Pictured here: A Giant Dog's acoustic set at Hotel Vegas on July 20, 2023..."

Aug. 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

ACL Fest 2017 Lineup: Chance, Chilis, Gorillaz

Lineup sticks to the formula

"...Wake up, wipe the crust from your eyes, and pour a cup of..."

May 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Kendrick Lamar Remakes Black Music for ACL

Compton’s Good Kid says it loud and proud for PBS

"...Codifying Kendrick Lamar as a rapper undermines the message, the messenger, and his medium’s possibilities all at..."

Nov. 2, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...In 2010, Democrats gathered at the Driskill Hotel for an electoral bloodbath,..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...Friday wrapped a number of South by Southwest Music spectacles...."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

Off the Record

Don't bother cleaning up after Chaos in Tejas; OBN III's strike again this weekend

"...The Chemistry of Life..."

June 10, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Best of the Rest II: Live Shows

Six last 2011 lists – from the live arena

"...Six lists of albums in our Top 10s issue..."

Jan. 10, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: A Music Snob’s Guide to ACL Fest

There's more to any ACL Fest list than meets the eye

"...Music snobs can't wrap their heads around the scene at ACL Fest: flatfooted clans..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: ACL Fest Then & Now

What's changed and remained the same for ACL Fest over its 13 years

"...May 2002 wasn't so different from today. Hole in the Wall was going out of business and Austin's venue..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday

Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more

"...With threats of lightning storms having already relocated Luck Reunion to..."

March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Playback: ACL Doubles Down

ACL's dual weekend model next year will feature the same line-ups. Plus, ACL weekend tidbits.

"...Entertainment and city officials held a press conference on the mayor's balcony last Wednesday to announce that the Austin..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Virtual ACL Music Fest Keeps Flags Flying

Nostalgic livestream and rising Austin talent fundraise for the Austin Parks Foundation

"...The Austin City Limits Music Festival didn't commandeer the state..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe at ACL Fest

First weekend of ACL Fest – that's a wrap. Number two starts now.

"..."We think of this as the kickoff to ACL Fest," proclaimed Terry Lickona, executive producer..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"..."Ladies and gentlemen, this is Eddie Taylor, the man that made all the great Jimmy Reed records,..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Robert Earl Keen Takes a Final ACL Bow

Texas songwriting staple signs off with seventh taping

"...his final one, Austin City Limits quickly slotted in the iconic Texas songwriter for the show’s 48th Season. Both..."

April 28, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Jay Z Added to ACL Fest

Late-breaking addition to the festival blueprint

"...At 3pm, the ACL Fest app sent out a notification:..."

May 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

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

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...Hotel Vegas, Sunday 12 (w/ Tele Novella, Carruthers & Roush)..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!

The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!

"...Last year's Austin Music Awards, held at the Moody Theater on March 11, turned out to..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

James Taylor Pleases All at ACL Taping

The elder statesman of Americana makes a comeback

"...was as surprise-filled as any I’ve ever witnessed. He concentrated on tunes from his first collection of new material..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...The MTVu Woodie Awards on Wednesday night was the largest..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Faster Than Sound: The Fall Music We Always Talked About

Music columnist returns to two major venues and a new one

"...The last time I walked up Second Street with my..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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