Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...of that moment – bristling guitars, howling frontmen, Keith Moon drums. Indeed, Acord sported a Who tee and Ebeling..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...worthy of their newfound success. “You can have the honeymoon phase, and you can be a fun, cutesy, hot..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Plan your week in music

"...barroom twang (plus a cover of Big Thief's "Red Moon"). The band's final stand calls on sleep well. (whose..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...on ATO Records, home to acts like Black Pumas, Alabama Shakes, and My Morning Jacket. In further career alignment..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...The Game and the Greyhounds bring the blues. Inside, Alabama boys Lee Bains & the Glory Fires rev Southern..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...Richard Linklater's never been one to shy away from..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...upcoming, Dave Cobb-produced sophomore album. The Blind Boys of Alabama bring it all home Easter Sunday, sure to uplift..."

March 26, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 20-26

"...20): In 1969, humans flew a spaceship to the moon and landed on it for the first time. In..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Moody Center Groundbreaking Promises the Finest Arena in the NCAA

Nashville act soundtracks Erwin Center replacement kickoff

"...the first quarter of 2022. A live performance from Moon Taxi and an abundance of food trucks accompanied yesterday’s..."

Dec. 4, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Fantastic Fest Catches Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit

Thor: Ragnarok director's film to open 2019 celebration of the strange

"...upcoming Netflix SF mystery, In the Shadow of the Moon, a theatrical screening ahead of its streaming debut...."

July 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Black Pumas Bring Down the Hammer Behind Powerhouse Singer Eric Burton

The frontman might not admit it, but he's a professional

"...producing a music video for electric psych-soul single "Black Moon Rising" in the large back room of Arlyn Studios,..."

June 21, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Music Interview: Lonnie Holley

Alabama-born artist and musician explains his process

"...As a sculptor, the Alabama-born, self-taught artist shapes new illuminated forms from discarded items...."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Rick Weaver

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...at the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin...."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Music to See This Weekend

For the next three days, live a little.

"...City. – Raoul Hernandez SATURDAY Doom Side of the Moon..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Friday SXSW Picks

"...Sun Kil Moon9pm, Clive Bar Moody moniker behind Mark Kozelek, San Francisco's..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Waxahatchee

"...melancholy and aggressive angst find fullest expression on the Alabama native's third album. Brutally extracted lo-fi dirge, opener "Breathless"..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: ACL Fest Then & Now

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

"...• Alabama Shakes tapes its second Austin City Limits episode on..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival Lineup

Foo Fighters, Drake, the Weeknd, and Deadmau5 top fall fest

"...to choose between weekend one exclusives the Strokes and Alabama Shakes, and weekend two headliners Florence + the Machine..."

May 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...Director: Ian Samuels A heartbroken alien dreamer from the moon transitions into young adult life in Los Angeles like..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Best of 2014 (So Far)

Midyear playlist yields 25 tracks both local and national

"...New acts like Oklahoma’s Parker Millsap and Alabama’s St. Paul & the Broken Bones renew my faith..."

July 8, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

'Moon Trees': Erica Botkin

The legacy of NASA's moon trees is documented at Co-Lab Projects' Downtown venue

"...into this familiar Earth: There are more than 50 moon trees still alive in this country, and Erica Botkin..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wednesday SXSW 2014 Showcases

Stay planted for an evening

"...been. Based out of the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama, its brain trust boasts John Paul White of the..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...SXSW veteran, she released two LPs in 2012: Plastic Moon and We Threw Our Hearts in the Fire. A..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Creating Change: "Take It In"

Thursday at Creating Change conference: Laverne Cox

"...that “Houston” was the first word spoken on the moon...."

Jan. 31, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

Soundtracking ‘12 Years a Slave’

You won’t hear these songs in the film

"...Something like 27-year-old British soul star Laura Mvula doing..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...guitar for recent production project the Blind Boys of Alabama; Carolyn Wonderland trading licks with Hollywood soul fireplugs Vintage..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Aftershows, Oct. 3-10

"...The Revivalists, Moon Taxi, Parish..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature

ACL Aftershows, October 11-13

"...The Blind Boys of Alabama gospel brunch, Stubb's..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature

Austin City Limits Music Festival Aftershows Announced

More ACL means more aftershows – in four different cities

"...The Revivalists, Moon Taxi (Parish)..."

Aug. 20, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Ray Manzarek: Trying to Set the World on Fire

The late Doors keyboardist at the Garden of Eden

"...slice with the pith on one side, that little half-moon, and a little web, a little fiber, clear fiber..."

May 23, 2013 Music Post by Danielle Zelisko

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