Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...place to relish art and partake in some of Austin’s most delectable offerings.   – Cat McCarrey “Ode to..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Having avoided a third consecutive snowpocalypse, Austin’s enjoying a spectacular spring, so KUTX’s four-part Rock the..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...About two hours into the first of two Austin stops on her Celebration Tour, an exasperated Madonna explained..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...years into his Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour – when a woman in the audience seized a..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

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

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

"...In conjunction with an Austin History Center traveling exhibition of his hip-hop posters, Bobby..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

Visual Art Review: Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation’s “The Still Life”

This charming exhibit rehabilitates neglected stuffies, then puts them to work creating art

"...know that there’s a Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation in Austin. A rescue shelter, but for stuffies – for soft,..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...lineup of bands kicked off all afternoon on the Austin City Hall plaza, playing an Anti-SXSW Fest in support..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form

Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour

"...an L.A. parking lot between fittings for their second-ever tour. Their first happened to be with Atlantic Records labelmate..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: Dory Previn: On My Way To Where

A songwriter like no other gets an intriguing portrait

"...a cult following (the fact that she refused to tour didn’t help either.)..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Sunny Day Real Estate’s Dan Hoerner on 30 Years of Diary

Guitarist Dan Hoerner discusses the emo originators’ modus operandi

"...A famously embattled rock band will be commemorating 30..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...the addiction-addressing “Even Jesus Got the Blues.” The must-see Austin-affiliated trio of Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper, and Kelly Willis..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Commission Debates Guidelines for Opening the Live Music Fund to Venues

Stressing preference that aid goes primarily to musicians

"...The Austin Music Commission picked up discussions on how to open..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

Recommended Austin Events

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

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

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

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

Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs

New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Alejandro Escovedo, “Bury Me”..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap

"...rock nostalgia, homegrown sixpiece Stalefish embarks on a two-show Austin romp in celebration of debut album Stalefish Does America...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Rooster Teeth Cancels RTX 2024

No annual convention for the local streaming studio

"...Rooster Teeth was the biggest pop culture phenomenon from Austin that no Austinites knew about, RTX was the biggest..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville Still Reigns, Reimagined, at the Moody Theater

Try “Fuck and Run” as “Make Love and Stick Around”

"...night Moody Theater set proved no different. Landing in Austin on the home stretch of the era-defining Exile in..."

Dec. 2, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...don't like them … well, the "Feedback" email is mail@austinchronicle.com. Be gentle...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...Sitting in the cutting room of his East Austin studio, I question the project's guitarist, producer, and original..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Lawsuit Filed Against Diplo and 3Ten ACL Live Over Alleged Concert Injury, and More Music News

Plus free concerts to see during Austin Studio Tour this weekend

"...Ole Opry, purchased the entertainment space and neighboring W Austin Hotel in a $260 million deal in June 2022...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...as a prominent member of the 2022 Best of Austin Award-winning drag show Coco Cxnts, or as part of..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Five Austin Studio Tour Shows

So many artists, so big a city, almost too much beauty and fun

"...The Austin Studio Tour, presented by the movers and shakers of..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

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