Stubborn With My Goals: Impassioned MC J Soulja Stays Focused on Creating Opportunities in Austin Rap

"There ain't no trophies for that kind of shit"

"..."Quit rap, n---a. Quit all this shit. I've dealt with a lot of just..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute songwriting Legend Cindy Walker, Daikaiju, A Giant Dog & Go Fever, Sonic Movidas with Carrie Rodriguez, and Temple of Angels

"...these tribute shows, but the house band was always all dudes," says Johnson. "It feels really in the spirit..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Cold Nights, Hot Burlesque

Bizarre Stripper Burlesque’s second anniversary show and more queer events to keep you warm

"...hot, hot. With temps beginning to dip in Austin (finally, FFS), we can't think of a better way to..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Black Angels & Kikagaku Moyo, Video Age & Shy Boys, Exhumed & Creeping Death, ST 37 & the Gary, Arooj Aftab, and Kool Keith

"...the Black Angels, the lineup features like-minded acts that recall the spirit of the original Austin Psych Fest. With..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Michael Toland

The Verde Report: Austin FC Must “Accept Its Mission” by Winning Copa Tejas

In-state bragging rights on the line at Saturday's clash with Dallas FC

"...in the glory of Texas supremacy after defeating FC Dallas on Oct. 30...."

Oct. 29, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Qmmunity: Painting the Town Rainbow

Celebrate Austin's historic LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study with a Pride photoshoot and more queer events

"...ATX's LGBTQIA community has long been invisible in data –..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Whoa. The Matrix Is Back!

Remembering the message behind the blockbuster as a new Wachowskis opus appears on the horizon

"...Hey, have y'all heard of The Matrix? You know: long, leather coats;..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by James Scott

Austin FC's Defense Falters in 3-5 Loss to FC Dallas

Team drops to 5 wins, 4 draws, 12 losses on the season

"...Just when it seemed Austin FC had finally hit its goalscoring stride, the Verde defense melted down..."

Aug. 30, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Finds Its Joy in Rejuvenating Win Against Portland Timbers

RECAP: 3-1 victory sets up string of winnable matches

"...Cecilio Domínguez, Diego Fagundez, and Sebastián Driussi all scored inside the first half hour to ignite the..."

Aug. 22, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Bands Are Practicing Again, but Does Austin Have Enough Rehearsal Space for Them?

A love letter and state-of-affairs on the practice space scene

"...South Congress Avenue on Music Lane. Perhaps the most culturally endeared business of its kind in the city's history,..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Luv, Luv, Luv

Poo Poo Platter’s Valentine Kai Kai, anti-Valentine’s Day burlesque with Bat City Bombshells, and more queer’d events

"...love; qmmunity love; fur baby love; love for the ATX; or being (un)lucky in love – all of which..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin's Latest Taco Craze Comes From Tijuana Via Instagram

Where to find birria tacos in Austin

"...Birria, a dish from Jalisco, is traditionally made from goat or lamb and slow-roasted in a..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...where Mayor Steve Adler, to a mixed audience reception, called the decision to shut down SXSW "something that had..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...Saliyah settled in the bedroom, where they would craft all of Sanctification. Already attuned to swapping voice memos, rappers..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...for a pair of vinyls more recently also ranked locally major despite never appearing on the grid of most..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...denial, historical revisionism, a withering biosphere, and trying to intellectually reconcile the very existence of all that bullshit every..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Qmmunity: Monsters Among Us

Have yourself a socially distanced Halloween

"...I love Gay Christmas, aka Halloween, just as much as the next queerdo, but I'll..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

2020 Hot Sauce Festival Judges

Meet the tastemakers for this year's competition

"...Founder of La Flaca ATX..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

We Have an Issue: Take Another Little Pizza My Heart Now, Baby

Cast your ballot for your favorite Austin pizzerias in our new Pie Fighters challenge

"...pandemic. It is comfort food, endlessly variable to accommodate all tastes and restrictions, and already regularly trafficked via delivery..."

June 26, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Reflections on the D

Plus, pre-Pride Month virtual events

"...Dykes and Dyke lovers" – violated Facebook's Community Standards, specifically its standards on hate speech and insults. FB rendered..."

May 29, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Now Streaming in Austin: What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Standing in Johnny Depp's footprints ... literally!

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining...."

April 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: OUTsider Festival Returns for Year Six

Plus Guerrilla Queer Bar, Joterías, Lesbian Wedding, and more queer magic

"...to the need for dedicated spaces for marginilized communities, especially with a presidential administration that's "telling us we're pretty..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...realize this year marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, and I certainly wasn't paying attention to the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Battle for the Bees

"...Editor, Wayne Brenner’s article, “National Honey Bee Day Gets All Aberfeldy in the ATX,” in August highlighted an important..."

Nov. 21, 2019 Postmarks

Faster Than Sound: Lizzo City Limits

“Truth Hurts” star’s historic audience, and other ACL Fest weekend one standouts

"...Multiverse moment, cultural signifier, clusterfuck; call it what you will, but Lizzo's Sunday night ACL..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: On Finding Queer Joy

Plus, more Pride events to help you forget it’s hot outside

"...and, at least in the queer newsroom, it hasn't all been sparkly bits and rainbows (see "In Austin, InfoWars..."

June 14, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Austin Music Awards Reveals 2019 Lineup

Punk icons, big name scions, viral rappers, and more top the talent

"...Barack Obama’s preferred song selector, DJ Mel spins while ATX blues-prodigy combo the Peterson Brothers funk...."

Jan. 22, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Next Generation of Austin Hip-Hop

Young rappers reinvent the most streamed genre in America

"...Many clubs are wary of an underage crowd, especially those sporting chains and wife beaters. One hip-hop pop-up..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Feature by Clara Wang

Playback: Pickathon, Texas

Austin talent looms large at Oregon fest

"..."Give it up for Pickathon! I think there's officially more Austin bands playing here than at the Austin..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Psych, pop, and punk this weekend? Yes, please.

"...Terlesky as dystopian drug prophet Brother JT. His Trippin’ Balls talk show douses the ramblings of Dr. Gene Scott..."

June 29, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

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