Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Invited recently to the Austin Music Commission, yours truly testified about journalism and all-ages..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Queer Film Theory 101. In partnership with ATX TV Festival, QFT 101 invites local queer media mavens to present..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Music for the Taking at SXSW

Lady Bird Lake, Flatstock, and more

"...are among the acts slated to perform during the festival’s Community Concert series at Lady Bird Lake. The gigs..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Five Themes at This Year’s Texas Book Festival

What’s hot, what’s intriguing, and who’s gonna be at the annual literary bonanza

"...by ace historian H.W. Brands (Nov. 12, 1:15pm, House Chamber). Future Imperfect..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...2019, following years of Edwards not being booked for Austin Pride despite being a longstanding Bat City trans DJ..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...We're in a season of change. Icons of the Austin queer scene are embracing new wavelengths, and you, too,..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...AQUARIUS Stonewall Rally: The Fight Continues Join Austin Pride on the Capitol steps for a rally that..."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

King Louie, Killah Priest, and indie classical lead our recommended shows

"...Austinites in search of a remixed, internationally informed good time..."

May 26, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...Considering Austin’s inclement weather and the precarious state of national touring..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Psych Fest Interview: Vieux Farka Touré

Legacy blues scion talks Malian music and Khruangbin collaboration

"...Austin Chronicle: How did the Khruangbin collaboration come about?..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Eight April Music Festivals In and Around Austin

From Rancho Alegre to Austin Blues, April offers ample opportunities

"...not alone. Alongside longtime players like Old Settlers and Austin Reggae Festival, a wealth of first-time and returning events..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...Arya's relationship with music mirrors the winding path she took from Belgrade to..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Oyster Festival Is Shella Fierce, Progress Coffee Is Back in Black, Girl Scouts Are Out for Blood, La Condesa Is Gonna Try Hard, and Who’s Putting All That Queso on the Verde?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Lots to look forward to as winter eases into spring

"...date.) The hotline number is 903/845-5780, and the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce can be reached at 903/845-5501...."

Feb. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Psych Fest Turns Back the Clock: Toro Y Moi, Cuco, and Levitation Favorites Headline Spring Gathering

Yves Tumor, Mdou Moctar, Melody’s Echo Chamber also psychin'

"...Austin Psych Fest turns back the clock this spring, reviving..."

Jan. 26, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...the first two nights of Halloweekend’s Levitation, the Chronicle music writers found much to love downtown under liquid lights...."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Hey Freshman: IG Follows to Fast-Track Your Immersion in Austin Music

Under-21 and underground rave resources on Instagram

"...The summer after my freshman year at UT-Austin, I obtained a fake ID realistic enough to only..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Five Live Celebrations of Desire

People who need people make for one helluva compelling show

"...the Ballroom sparks all kinds of desire, with live music, comedy, drag, variety, and world-class burlesque performances in a..."

July 22, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Pride Month Tolls for Thee

Ask not whom Pride Month is for – it is for thee!

"...to feel safe and uplifted in spaces, especially in Austin's LGBTQIA+ community – my home. This event is intended..."

June 24, 2022 Column by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: BabiBoi's Spitfire Soundtrack for the Club and Beyond

Ballroom rapper joins the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce's Pride in Local Music next Saturday, and more music news

"...The spitfire, highly danceable musicality of BabiBoi developed alongside their founding membership in the..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Juneteenth celebration, Taméca Jones, the Howdy Gals' Pride Celebration, Mad Professor, and more recommendations for the week

"...culminates with a stacked event combining great local Black musical talent and Black-owned food trucks. Stay Black & Live..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival

The return of the avant garde and experimental drama and artextravaganza

"...Sure, Austin Opera will be presenting their own full production of..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...we’re running as a separate post, here are our music team’s favorite moments from Tuesday at SXSW. Meanwhile, Monday’s..."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Days of Being Wild: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Reflects on Source Tags & Codes

Twenty years after its release, the band and producer look back ... while always looking forward

"...Sussex for the Scottish post-rockers inaugural All Tomorrow's Parties festival in April. A small clutch of other foreign dates..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Explore Texas and beyond in 2022

"...K. Spoetzl Brewery is about 1.5 hours southeast of Austin. Tours cost $20, or $10 for those under drinking..."

Jan. 6, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2021

"...vigil for him on February 1 at the South Austin site where an APD officer fatally shot Gonzales...."

Dec. 30, 2021 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity: Austin Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Intersex Rights

Plus, don't miss this week's queer Halloween parties

"...of nonconsensual intersex surgeries and protesting against anti-intersex legislation. Austin's formally recognized IAD since 2019, and just last week..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Advocacy Orgs’ Toolkit Informs Trans Students of Their Rights

Plus, don't miss queer crafting, But I'm a Cheerleader screening, and more events

"...Sept. 23, 10pm. Elysium, 705 Red River. $10 cover. fb.com/divinaaustintx...."

Sept. 24, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: It's Gonna Be Gay

Poo Poo Platter’s mommy complex, Cheer Ups reopening, and more queer May happenings

"...Thursday, May 6, marks the 14 month anniversary since Austin officials first declared a local state of disaster for..."

May 7, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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