Austin Psych Fest Announces Night Shows With the Zakary Thaks, METZ, Luna Li

As well as set times for the main fest at Far Out Lounge

"...headliners Courtney Barnett, Alvvays, All Them Witches, Kurt Vile & the Violators, and, of course, fest-founders the Black Angels...."

April 3, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Crosstalk: A SXSW Murder Plot, 23rd Street Mural Vandalism, and More Culture News

Willie Nelson helps touring artists, and a new burger joint takes over Contigo

"...the initiative provides artists performing at Live Nation venues – including Emo’s and Scoot Inn in Austin – $1,500..."

March 22, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Omni Loop

Woman stuck in time reckons with life choices

"...In casting Emmy award winners Parker (HBO’s Angels in America) and Edebiri (FX on Hulu’s The Bear),..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

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

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...excited for Hong Kong shoegazers Arches and Seattle artist MØAA, whose darkwave discography could certainly transfix a future Levitation..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...to meet other folks in the graphic narrative field.   – James Scott Full Circle Sustainable Steak Dinner..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...checking the weekly column online at austinchronicle.com/qmmunity. Girls, Gays, & Theys..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...her to say a few more in a recent Q&A about her career...."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Ordinary Angels

True story about a small-town hairdresser's crusade to help a widower secure a liver transplant for his daughter

Feb. 23, 2024 Movie Review

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...Clinic, on-site and ready to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...A week after debuting at Coachella, Bratty bandleader Jenny Juárez brought her dreamy-then-spiky bedroom pop to last year’s Austin..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Perfect Days

A toilet cleaner in Tokyo quietly goes about his days in this stirring Oscar nominated picture

"...– another callback to Wings of Desire, where the angels’ perspective is rendered in black-and-white, humanity in vibrant color...."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...As ATX adjusts to its size and national status – international cred secured long ago by SXSW – its..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...to sign up and check out other available volunteer days.  – Kat McNevins Making Comics Workshop..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Day Trips: Luther Hotel, Palacios

Historic Gulf Coast hotel dodges the wrecking ball

"...is accepted,” Doughty said, “we have a network of angels ready to help.”..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Darkwave Pioneer Sky Hutchens, aka DJ Scorpio, Has Died

Hutchens hosted monthly Cheer Up Charlies Nite School parties

"...On their Levitation account, psychedelic festival founders the Black Angels gave Hutchens similar praise. “Sky gave his support from..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

BLK ODYSSY Brings Tenpiece Band to Tiny Desk Performance

Watch the Austin-launched project premiere new song “WANT YOU”

"...featured on the cover of his 2023 LP DIAMONDS & FREAKS, the artist mixed selects from the album with..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...El Tule’s Album Release & Final Show Hotel Vegas, Saturday 20 w/ Parranderos de..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Review: J Soulja, BOX WITH GOD: EP

The Smoke Out founder flexes among refreshing Austin features

"...his own version of promotional trash talk on opener "Angels." "I swear the only P you n----s push was..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Vanessa Pla Unpacks 10 of Her Magical Music Videos

Inside the busy director’s creations for Tele Novella, Night Beats, and more

"...city's robust psychedelic scene was perfect for a Black Angels fan like herself. Making music videos became a business-and-pleasure..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2023

A-bombs and b-movies were what you were interested in this year

"...nostalgia. And if we keep supporting movies about warring angels, who knows? Maybe someday they’ll even get it right.”..."

Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

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.

"...2021's streamlined, electronic-tinged Valentine. A recent Thurston Moore collaboration – via a Lou Reed cover, no less – officially..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Wonka

Roald Dahl's candy king gets a flavorless and cloying origin story

"...Probably every kid who ever read Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory wondered at some point what the..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...support local record stores and the artists' online shops. – Rachel Rascoe Carys Anderson: Die Spitz, Teeth..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and Alvvays Lead the Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup

The relaunched fest returns to the Far Out Lounge April 26-28

"...with Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Alvvays, and the Black Angels leading the bill...."

Dec. 13, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...For the Lone Star Vinyl Connoisseur Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's Texas Wild..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronic: Meet the Stoner Who Puts Plants Onstage at Concerts

Zak Peters and Play to the Plants bring greenery to Austin music

"...pothos and Boston ferns dangling from the ceiling, and – maybe in a particularly wild moment – a peace..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Alex Maas’ Captivating 13th Floor Lineup and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From sunn O))) to Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Marcia Ball’s holiday show

"...Alex Maas solo is a different trip – similarly hypnotic to the spiraling sonics of his flagship..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...Meanwhile Brewing Co., Thursday 2 – Sunday 5..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Music and Lights at Levitation 2023

"...Bear + Sonic Boom at the Far Out Lounge & Stage on Friday..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Photo Gallery

Amyl & the Sniffers, Beach Fossils, the Veldt, and More Reviews From Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday

Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival

"...Tour pairings like Australian crew Amyl & the Sniffers and Austin rising stars Die Spitz delighted..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

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