Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...city limits and you’ll hear some account of Old Austin’s superiority, but the Eastside’s continued gentrification and its rippling..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...hell. Drag star Juno Birch spins on over to Austin in her space-age saucer, carrying with her tales from..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...course), teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she tells..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Highway Caps Are Not Austin’s Priority

Council Member Mike Siegel makes the case against funding the I-35 cap and stitch project

"...Austin needs a careful approach. We live in an era..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mike Siegel

Lord Buffalo Drummer Yamal Said, a Legal U.S. Resident, Detained by Border Officials

Band cancels tour to concentrate on bandmate's safety, freedom

"...support of their latest album, Holus Bolus, with post-Krautrock noise outfit Orsak:Oslo. The tour was scheduled to begin on..."

May 14, 2025 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...The Moody Amphitheater has become a jewel in Austin’s venue firmament. It is an especially excellent place to..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Austin FC and Urban Heat Launch Merch Collab

Team Verde reps local post-punks

"...From an artist initiative to a star-studded commercial, Austin FC has immersed itself in the land of Austin..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Mattea Gallaway

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...an afterthought, that he also played with a lesser-known Austin noise act called Blank Hellscape, and the guy lit..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Under the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces of Austin’s food world plate up delicious dishes of grilled meats,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Us, their 10th collaborative project.   – Kahron Spearman Austin Reggae Fest..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crow Bar Reopens on the Eastside With a New Focus on Live Music

Aryn Jonathan Black and Steve Gee rebuild after 2022 arson

"...of a grayish-purple warehouse on the outskirts of East Austin. Though unassuming, these scorched artifacts carry 13 years of..."

March 27, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...one simple question: “Dónde andan todas las locas de Austin, Texas?” – Catalina Perez Black Polish Is More Than..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...and gratitude for the people and the city of Austin. Revealing to fans that Band of Horses was soon..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...In the Austin lexicon, perhaps the most prized phrase is: “It isn’t..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...and insight into what foods they’ve tried since visiting Austin – tacos and hot dogs – before quickly returning..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...at Red River pillar Elysium. At its large heart, Austin cedes its stages to aspirants round the round. Vibing..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Doc Tells the Story of Local Psych-Punk Legends Butthole Surfers

Never sacred, always profane

"...in the middle, duh). The man who came to Austin and codified outlaw country, the inventor of psychedelic rock,..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin this week to perform for a slew of music..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...A virtual early 2000s Austin supergroup, Heavy Meddo features Bill Baird and Jordan Johns,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...around Valentine’s Day. The dark-hearted are invited to join multi-Austin Music Award-winning deejay/host Laurie Gallardo for a spooky bedtime..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Adrian Quesada Goes Back to College for Home Free’s Original Soundtrack

Grammy winner channels the Nineties for indie film’s music

"...took in while attending the University of Texas at Austin...."

Feb. 3, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Crosstalk: Adrian Quesada Nabs an Oscar Nom, and More Culture News

Plus, Spaceflight Records and Mohawk launch new series

"...a stacked lineup of the two featured artists, plus noise rock trio HUNCH and upbeat collective Bubba Lucky...."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Column by Miranda Garza

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...Lola Tried, who fuse pop and indie rock with noise sensibilities, plan to premiere new single “Degrader” at Thursday’s..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and Yo La Tengo to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2025

Far Out fest returns April 25-27

"...Like Levitation before it, Austin Psych Fest has announced a throwback-heavy – in the..."

Jan. 23, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...take the Lynch tactic: No more letting the unnecessary noise dictate our time. That noise includes but is not..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...the Sheets or discovering its timeless urgency now, this Austin stop should not be missed.   – Tim Stegall..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...of filmmakers and stories that are always linked to Austin, such as Jay Duplass, who returns with his latest..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...last year’s ACL Fest debut, Halverson rolls back into Austin on his “Beatin’ Around the Bar” tour, his latest..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Skloss Taps Sonny Carl Davis for “Imagine 100 Dads” Music Video

PJ Raval directs second clip from The Pattern Speaks

"...Ethereal noiseniks Skloss are back with their newest single, "Imagine 100..."

Jan. 15, 2025 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

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