Austin Blues Festival Announces Set Times for Jimmie Vaughan, Brittany Howard, Robert Glasper

And warns of a ticket price increase this Friday

"...Austin Blues Festival is back to help you plan your April 27-28..."

April 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...Last year, the 2005-founded, family-friendly Urban Music Fest updated its name to loop in all “Afrocentric..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...West Campus staple Hole in the Wall, the Chronicle music team covered quite some territory for a midweek rally..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

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 encountering the same line..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Behind Two of SXSW Music’s Biggest Free Lineups

How media players and Penske partnerships avoid the sophomore slump

"...out quite a few prior activations in the two-year festival gap, South by Southwest – with music-focused dates stretching..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...As globe-trotting suits confirm their hotel reservations, Austin’s most music-loving, hard-partying locals let out a collective, temple-rubbing sigh...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...Booked like first-year Lollapalooza and staged à la ACL Fest, Circuit of the Americas’ Latin music eclipse, Besame..."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...so let’s pachanga.   – Raoul Hernandez Bésame Mucho Festival..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...women are headlining this year's South by Southwest Comedy Festival, with solo shows from BAFTA Breakthrough artist Luisa Omielan..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...and Sydney Sweeney, have signed on to attend the festival...."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the Austin Music Awards sticks. The Austin Chronicle celebrates the year in..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Rolling Stone Nabs Peso Pluma, Flo Milli, Faye Webster for SXSW Showcase

Future of Music takes over ACL Live March 12-15

"...Southwest, courtesy of Rolling Stone. The magazine’s Future of Music showcase hosts shows at ACL Live at the Moody..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

John Oates, Tyler Childers, Zella Day Top Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Lineup

Single-day fest returns to Willie’s ranch March 14

"...The 2024 lineup for Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion just..."

Feb. 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events

Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting

"...co-sponsorship of the concert series and other free live music events...."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco

Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event

"...Two things Waco, Texas isn’t particularly known for? Music festivals and surfing. Two things offered at the brand..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...the 20th anniversary of the Austin Asian American Film Festival with a showcase revealing how the small film fest..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Blues on the Green Cancels 2024 Season, Citing Cost Hurdles

“Austin, please know that we wish it wasn’t so”

"...Jan. 17, describing increasing challenges in putting on a festival “without admission fees and bar sales.”..."

Jan. 18, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Chronicle Photographers Reflect on Their Most Memorable Photos of the Year

The view from here

"...In music photography – the vast majority of what I contributed..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Features Feature by John Anderson

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...curb, than with a showcase of Austin's hypercreative Latin music scene? Money Chicha headlines with their psychedelicized, guitar-soaked dance..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live

"...wave of performers for the 2024 edition of the festival including The Tiarras, Large Brush Collection, Magic Rockers of..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Tickets for ACL Fest 2024 Go on Presale Thursday

Three-day GA price jumps to $320 a pop (for now)

"...to 2024. To that end, the Austin City Limits Festival has announced that presale for its 2024 fest begins..."

Dec. 5, 2023 Music Post by Jencie Tomasek

When She’s Not Touring With Star Musicians, Photographer Pooneh Ghana Settles in Austin

New Radio/East concert series highlights the globe-trotter’s indie origins

"...adorned with a cartoon gallery of local celebs, including music industry figures. Peeking out from behind the W lies..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

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

"...happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...A decade ago, Eric Burton returned home to California..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut

Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat

"...fired up the fiesta," reported the Chronicle of their ACL Fest debut...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

How to Watch Willie Nelson’s Friday Hall of Fame Induction, and More Music News

An Electric Church-saving fundraiser and major Latin music lineup

"...The Electric Church, the Eastside concert compound opened in..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...Halloween weekend slot. This Thursday through Sunday, the homegrown festival welcomes a heavyweight slate of headliners including Unknown Mortal..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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