Cultural Cross Pollination

A Cash Crop of Reggae Reissues

"...is equally good, a terrific compilation featuring culturally cross-pollinated dance tunes -- Jamaican, British, and American -- all of..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Record Reviews

"...landscape? Taylor finds that same clearing -- here in Austin. (3.0 stars) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Review

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...Billing this performance as two musicians, a pair of dancers, and a tour through her eight LPs, the Portland,..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...His fourth LP presents a message of unity with tracks like the addiction-addressing “Even Jesus Got the Blues.” The..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Church, yeule, Codeine, and More Highlights From Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

Standout sets from the multi-venue Austin festival’s opening dates

"...songwriter, one part nü metal headbanger, the L.A. native’s Austin stop arrived at the tail end of a monthlong..."

Oct. 28, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Welcome Home Festival Brings New Blood to Kerrville

Adrianne Lenker, Daniel Fears revitalize at folk sibling fest

"...where seasoned veterans and the Kerrville-curious gathered to catch Austin-based solo act Twain. The Keeled Scales signee’s rugged vocals..."

Oct. 16, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows

"...Produced by the Austin fourpiece – Rice, bassist Garett Carr, guitarist Pete Brown,..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

“It’s Like a Family Business, Except Rock Stars”: The Kindred Bond of We Don’t Ride Llamas

Afro rock sibling band is defiantly unconventional on new EP The Oracle

"...Smith's sold-out Life tour in September; seven strikingly sophisticated tracks produced by a local musical genius to comprise their..."

April 29, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Reveling in Heartless Bastards' New Album and the Return of the Fall Arts Season

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP FM

"...On this week's episode of The Austin Chronicle Show, Arts Listings Editor Wayne Alan Brenner talks..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: ACL Fest’s Recipe for Success

Essential ingredients for a modern edition of our city’s largest music festival

"...Austin Chronicle: What was the strategy for following up 2018?..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Empire Control Room Owners Purchase Longtime Location

Seventh Street venue takes charge of its live music destiny

"...local real estate magnate who purchased and promptly shuttered dance clubs Kingdom and Ethics Music Lounge (revisit "Eviction Notice,"..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Free Week 2019 Is in the Rearview Mirror, but These Homegrown Standouts Aren't

10 local showcases that got us excited for what’s to come this year

"...Thursday night inside at Stubb's delivered a clear confirmation: Austin has caught on to Abhi the Nomad. Before rapper..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk

Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound

"...too bad," smirks the smaller, snottier singer for rival Austin punks sharing the bill...."

June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Playback – Antone's New Booker: Zach Ernst

Did Clifford Antone know he was grooming his nightclub's future booker when he mentored Zach Ernst?

"...to eager underclassmen. It was a side gig for Austin's most respected club owner, then 30 years into operating..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Take Me Home: Kelley Mickwee

Trishas singer steps out front

"...Two of the tracks are covers, including one by everyone’s favorite rising folk..."

July 22, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

We're a Happy Family

Speak no evil

"...claim to musical family lines going back generations in Austin...."

Oct. 28, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sharing Concerns About Seaholm

"...additional concerns. One concern is that the city of Austin charter that strictly prohibits the City Council from doing..."

March 14, 2008 Postmarks

After a Fashion

Stephen goes off on Fudgems and gets a li'l on himself...

"...was at a benefit recently for Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. Setting up a fund to provide insurance for..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

91.7 FM KVRX Presents: Local Live Volume 8

Texas platters

"...embraced that adage with fervor. This eighth installment of tracks from the UT college radio station's touted Local Live..."

June 18, 2004 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...DAVIS McLARTY AGENCY PRESENTS: ... three Austin acts the former Ely drummer, forever Booze Weasel-turned-booker books:..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...be garage punk and too earnest to be quirky, Austin's the American People are best described by an anonymous..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Say Baby

Davíd Garza's still DIY.

"...Even here, on the opposite side of the tracks, Davíd Garza looks like a rock star: disheveled. Pulling..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...no doubt debut material from his upcoming Matador release. (Austin Music Hall, 9pm) -- David Lynch..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Bands seek out SXSW, SXSW searches for places to put them; the late (Liberty) Lunch gets later; plus all the news that gives us fits...

"...it was in ample evidence during his stopover in Austin last weekend. "That's the reason he wanted to play..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Austin Jazz & Arts Festival doesn't need saving after all; the strange sounds coming from Austin's backyards; barbecue to replace Austin Blues; Honky attacked by lesbians in Chicago!; and more news from the Live Music Capital of the World.

"..."Save the Austin Jazz Festival" shrieked a fax from the DiverseArts Production..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...can take her yard signs down now. The South Austinite keeps her political signs up until her candidates of..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...All it took was a song, "The Way," and Austin's previously ignored power pop trio Fastball wound up generating..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...news, information, and opinion on the future of downtown Austin...."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Rollers Refined

"...relegated to shoveling suds at a Bristol bistro and Austin's Rollers Redefined would be a global sensation, touring for..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature

Texas Platters

"...-- floats deliciously on the guitar/keyboard/C-3 organ interplay this Austin seven-piece have been plying on Sixth Street for the..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Review

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