“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...is the third chapter in a serialized history of Austin’s punk culture, written by veteran journalist Tim Stegall. Chapter..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Belle and Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch on Chronic Fatigue, Austin, and His Debut Novel, Nobody’s Empire

Musician’s book tour lands at the State Theatre Feb. 14

"...three decades. The Scottish band has released a dozen studio albums and toured America countless times, most recently performing..."

Feb. 3, 2025 Music Post by Leila Sales

Here Are All the Austin Artists Nominated for Grammys This Sunday

Black Pumas, Willie Nelson, and… Paul Simon?

"...this year’s awards show also honors quite a few Austin locals...."

Feb. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...Chapter 6, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Adrian Quesada Talks Collaborative 20-Person Austin City Limits Taping and Fest Performance

“A pretty massive undertaking in a span of a few days”

"...After marshaling a mini-United-Nations’ worth of international singers into Austin last weekend for two performances showcasing remote-collaboration-on-steroids June album..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

On the Move All Her Life, UK Songwriter Jade Bird Finds Her Speed in Austin

"Austin feels quite grounded and down-to-earth, which just sort of mimics the English mentality"

"...as I walk in the door of her East Austin house, which is maybe just a little too charmingly..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The 2020-2021 Austin Music Awards Presentations

Sponsored by Cap Metro and The Austin Chronicle

"...man with a van, Kevin Curtin, surprised this year's Austin Music Award winners with a novelty check, gifts, and..."

March 4, 2021 Events Post by James Renovitch

Faster Than Sound: Only in Austin: The 2020-2021 Austin Music Award Sweepstakes

Austin Music Poll's 40th anniversary inspires mobile sweepstakes and emotional write-ins

"...to stop and gawk when a white van emblazoned "Austin Music Awards Winner Wagon" pulls up honking...."

March 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!

The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!

"...Last year's Austin Music Awards, held at the Moody Theater on March..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Film Society Joins Kino Lorber's Art House Streaming Experiment

Cannes-lauded Brazilian drama Bacurau will be first film

"...Like just about every other cinema in Austin, the Austin Film Society's AFS Cinema is shuttered. However,..."

March 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Industry Award Winners

Business and non-performer accolades precede the AMAs

"...and slept through the Oscars, but Monday’s second annual Austin Music Industry Awards ran neither self-congratulatory nor constituted self-important..."

March 7, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: The Mayor's Plan to Save Austin Music

Mayor Steve Adler addresses the elephant in the club, Susan Antone honored, and Henry Gonzalez goes to the head of the Austin poster artist altar

"...biggest headliner ever on Wednesday ­– the Obamas – Austin music still has problems, and Steve Adler's here to..."

March 4, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Studio Visit: Gery Henderson

Raku artist Gery Henderson crafts the singlular in the collective

"...A visit to Gery Henderson's studio begins, appropriately, with a tour of the massive property..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Day Trips: Sun Studio, Memphis, Tenn.

Birthplace of rock & roll still all right, mama

"...Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, survives by being more than just..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Psych Fest Interview: Vieux Farka Touré

Legacy blues scion talks Malian music and Khruangbin collaboration

"...Mali blues scion Vieux Farka Touré bridged worlds when he collaborated with Houston mystics Khruangbin..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...rain drop keys, and an old nag tempo nudge Austin's Gulf & Western soulman through another trademark vocal. The..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Want to hear the music that Austinites are buzzing about right now, before they bust out..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...a double album when they began recording their 11th studio LP last year at Arlyn Studios, but Willy Braun..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...January (conceptually repeated in July for Hot Summer Nights) Austin music is the main event. The whole enchilada. The..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

The 2020/2021 Austin Music Awards Came Bearing a Pandemic Stimulus

Hop in the Winner Wagon and see who we surprised with this year's unique awards

"...community deserves one. That said, not having an in-person Austin Music Awards is a no-brainer. No tradition's worth risking..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Austin Cinema Limits

ACL doc fundraises, UT inherits Ian McLagan's personal collection, and ScoreMore for the kids

"...the call of nature while taping an episode for Austin City Limits in 1986. The "Working Man's Poet" excused..."

May 13, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place: Austin's Gay Days

We've got all the Pride info and sneak peeks into a very gay fall season.

"...about this festive frisky week. It's on, baby bunnies. AUSTIN PRIDE..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin x Design

"...coordinate a month's worth of activities under the banner Austin x Design. More than 20 organizations signed on to..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Superstar DJ Paul Oakenfold continues his integration into Austin's regional constellation with a live in-store spin. Admission, $30,..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...That talent emerged after the Austinite clocked considerable hours in the homey front room of..."

June 4, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...didn’t spend his entire album advance that week in Austin...."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band

“We reserve the right to say no to shit”

"...stance kinda sorta near the center of Fuck Money's studio/practice space is positively gaudy. After warning me that none..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Burning bright, burning fast, Austin's White White Lights torched up 2010 EP Medium Head..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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