Austin Video Bee: Daring to fail

This sampler of video art being made in Austin could not have come at a better time

"...the best for last, Wentz films herself as an American Idol contestant who gets rejected and proceeds to cry..."

March 14, 2008 Arts Feature by Rachel Cook

2007-08 Austin Music Awards

Austin Music Hall, Wednesday, March 12

"...made it a family affair, bringing his son and American Idol finalist Sundance Head onstage to belt "Stormy Monday"..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Stop Using Cell Phones When Driving?

"...about your hot date last night, no talking about American Idol, no talking about how drunk your friend got...."

March 12, 2008 Postmarks

If You Have Ghosts

The 2007-08 AMA's ghosts – past, present, and future

"...his son, Sundance, made a run last year on American Idol's sixth season. The opportunities of influence run both..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

See Jane Game

Keynote speaker Jane McGonigal wants to change the world

"...the cult of celebrity has gained space online (e.g., American Idol, Facebook, MySpace). In spite of these intrinsically self-serving..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The government claims it wants to help you switch from analog to digital-ready TV, but they're not making it easy

"...YouTube vs. porn, Kim Jong-il vs. Tila Tequila, and American Idol vs. high school. Nope, no cow is too..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2007-2008 AUSTIN MUSIC AWARDS Tickets On Sale TODAY!

"...and Audrey Ball; San Marcos native Roy Head and American Idol finalist Sundance Head with Gene Kurtz, Burnin’ Mike..."

Feb. 19, 2008 Events Post

After the 'Watch,' What?

Alumni of AMOA's 'New Art in Austin' talk about the exhibition's impact on their careers

"...visual-art world but on television (America's Next Top Model, American Idol, Celebrity Chef, Project Runway, etc.) – that try..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Arts Feature by Rachel Cook

Media Watch

Austin is No. 1 in digital video recording

"...increasing emphasis on sports events, awards shows, and the American Idol ilk, which audiences watch live, offering advertisers more..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

TV Eye

The first casualties of the writers' strike.

"...the popular series typically premieres as a companion to American Idol at the start of the new year. With..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Austin and the Historical Significance of Fox 7

The closest thing Austin will come to an official history: an electronic booth.

"...is accompanied by clips of The Simpsons, The X-Files, American Idol and an Orioles game...."

Oct. 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Mighty Clouds of Joy

Friday, Sept. 14, Zilker park

"...acrobatics that wouldn't have been out of place on American Idol. The line between currying and pandering is a..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Greg Beets

Band on the Run

ACL's battle of the bands, the Sound and the Jury, represents another new paradigm of indie music exposure in the post-label era of the music industry

"...Yet democratization in deciding the "next big thing," from American Idol on down to ACL's battle of the bands,..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Papa's Brand-New Bag

Jazzers and jam bands alike just wanna funk, Austin style

"...not, a scene has sprung up around them. Austin Idolatry..."

July 27, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Beside the Point

The plots thicken at City Hall

"...Garza has a better chance of becoming the next American Idol than Austin's next city manager?..."

July 27, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur

"...use of John Lennon's music than last month's Sgt. Pepper/American Idol catastrophe, but like most of its charity-minded compilation..."

June 29, 2007 Music Review by Christopher Gray

The Last Rock & Roll Deejay

KLBJ cans legendary Johnny Walker

"...business evolved into the world of perky Top 40 American Idol lovers. But Walker – his voice tinged with..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

SXSW Film

Daily Reviews and Interviews

"...for fame, or just recognition, in an age of American Idol-atry. 7pm, Alamo South Lamar..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

So long, Sarah; hello, Halfway

"...for a $1 million development deal. Viewers will vote American Idol-style on who moves forward and who goes home...."

March 9, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Fix the Lines on My Screen!

"...program. Clark returned to the show in 2005, though American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and others bore the weight..."

March 2, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

You Got Damage in My Joy

Your first dose of Schadenfreude

"...is our existential backpat. Just watch an episode of American Idol or any of its mewling, quivering spawn, and..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Does Caligiuri Appreciate Only Cookie-Cutter Hacks?

"...yep he was. Maybe he’s been watching too much American Idol to appreciate heart-and-soul talent over cookie-cutter hacks...."

Jan. 29, 2007 Postmarks

TV Eye

Tube tops

"...American Idol (Fox): I admit, my favorite part is the..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Live for Peace and Love

"...As far as we know, Jesus never appeared on American Idol. Live for peace and love, but that's just..."

Dec. 27, 2006 Postmarks

TCB

Sittin' sideways at the Recording Academy Honors, pondering the state of the music business with Chronicle photographer Andrew Shapter, mourning a death on the Eastside, and applying America's newfound Democratic spirit to our Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot

"...Morning Jacket, Hubert Sumlin, Calexico) how the music industry's American Idol obsession and boardroom mentality affected their art. "Pop..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

'Nasty Nate' Devours His Competition in Corn-Dog-Eating Contest

"...Last year's runner-up Brent Ricord placed second with 11. American Idol runner-up Bo Bice was a last minute add,..."

Oct. 3, 2006 Sports Post by Audra Schroeder

TV Eye

Emmy post

"...Amazing Race crew who won the prize, shutting out American Idol, which was considered the sure win. Even AI..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Summer Reading

"...day where people are more concerned with voting for American Idol than for their own government, where reality television..."

June 9, 2006 Books Feature by Audra Schroeder

Movies and Shakers

The production companies behind – and ahead of – the boom, and how they might be able to help you

"...Sky's lengthy credit list encompasses everything from coverage for American Idol's Austin auditions to a 2004 MTV Superbowl spot,..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Home Grown

Down on Pioneer Farm with KLRU's 'The Biscuit Brothers,' ready for season two but still struggling for funds

"...sophisticated, as well as reasonably wholesome. One episode satirizes American Idol with Tiny Scarecrow as Ryan Seacrest; another parodies..."

May 19, 2006 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

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