Austin Songwriting Genius Daniel Johnston Dead at 58

Eccentric singer-songwriter reportedly died of heart attack

"...Johnston, the influential singer-songwriter and visual artist who painted Austin’s famous “Hi How Are You” frog mural on the..."

Sept. 11, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Some of the Best Austin Bars to Watch NFL & College Football Games

Local spots offer specials for fans and fair-weathers alike

"...I was raised Red Raider, but I’ve been in Austin long enough to become completely comfortable rooting for the..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Music Review: Kokoko!/Bixiga 70/Jojo Abot

Afro tsunami lays waste to Sixth Street world music hub

"...One of the true joys of Austin’s March Madness is the chance to see some of..."

March 15, 2019 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

Faster Than Sound: Cracking the SXSW Music Algorithm

If my phone broke and clickbait subsided, where would bring me joy at SXSW?

"...Streaming, which represented 75% of music industry revenue last year, stifles listener potential for finding..."

March 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Wicked Sounds of Sarah Shook & the Disarmers Comes to Austin

Honky-tonk yes, but there ain’t no tears in her beer

"...a time spent living under a roof where secular music was banned. “My parents just felt like it was..."

Jan. 17, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: Music Lab Explores Consolidation

Rehearsal space’s Oltorf location posted for sale; Hi, How Are You Day draws the Flaming Lips; and Esme Barrera tribute launches Girls Rock El Paso

"...Music Lab's Oltorf location, a default rehearsal space for Austin..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...when a serial bomber began shipping explosive devices around Austin. Not since Charles Whitman's UT shooting terrorized the state..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fast Forward Austin Does Compute

New-music champions science the shit out of its upcoming concert with The Difference Engine

"...Blue to solve this equation: (innovative local composers + musicians willing to tackle new work) x several hours of..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Out of the City. The shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene veteran to fully embrace brooding indie rock, full..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your cheat sheet for three days of fun

"...sonic solution. Pack your Friday through Sunday with the music team's cherry-picked recommendations...."

July 28, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Live Music to See This Weekend

The music staff helps you navigate the next three days of shows

"...Not sure if you heard, but Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World. As..."

June 16, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Playback – Austin Record Convention: The Greatest Record Store on Earth

ARC of the covenant, good Reputations, and Blind Sight

"...When "Playback" breaks orbit from Austin to run wild in America's outer burgs, I get..."

May 5, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Sehr Flash: Fiction Becomes Music

Austin composer Russell Podgorsek teams with lit journal NANO Fiction to create short short stories with original scores

"...you like a soundtrack when you're reading? Does some music help to set the atmosphere, to enhance the mood..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Brooklyn Brewery takes over Austin

A guide to the Brooklyn Brewery Austin Mash 2014

"...Brooklyn Brewery is bringing their best beers to Austin for the last stop of their Brooklyn Brewery Mash..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Events Post by Tamar Price

Old Settler's Music Festival Wrap

Increased ticket sales, musical diversity, and buzz bands

"...Escaping Austin’s orbit to relax in the grassy fields of Driftwood..."

April 14, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: 2012-2013 Music Poll Ballot

Vote your local music conscience

"...show it off by telling us who the best musicmakers in town are via the 2012-13 Austin Music Poll...."

Jan. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gaming Events for the Weekend

Slay and play until you have to go back to work

"...We've got four events that let you game all weekend and still manage..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Austin City Limits Goes One Louder

Council considers doubling ACL, plus C3 eyes Auditorium Shores

"...Should the Austin City Limits Music Festival become a two weekend affair?..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Music Department Hits Sour Note With Police

Creation of a city music department strikes sour note with police union

"...18 press conference announcing the proposed creation of an Austin music department, which the City Council was scheduled to..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

October Is the Busiest Month for Events in Austin, Part II

A full weekend of food events is ahead for busy Austinites

"...the middle of October, and there are still myriad events left to tell you about! "Food-o-File" and "Event Menu"..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Events, Contests, & New Chrontouragers

"...Clinton got the funk) -The Grind Extreme Sports & Music Fest (upstream to the extreme, photos here) -Colin Meloy..."

April 8, 2008 Events Post by Logan Youree

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...FRIDAYBeto & the Fairlanes Noon, Austin Ventures stage..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...TERRY BOZZIO: Dripping with percussive proficiency, Austin resident and former Zappa -- and Missing Persons --..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...one? I’m trying to recall...   – James Scott Austin Poet Laureate Celebration & Reception..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...fascinating exhibits and learning about prehistoric mating behavior, enjoy music in the Great Hall, a build-your-own-bouquet station, a Valentine..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Noise Innovators Skloss Announce New Label, Debut Album

Watch the video for the title track first single

"...Polymath playmates Sandy Carson and Karen Skloss started making music together during the pandemic as a way to keep..."

Nov. 20, 2024 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

St. Cecilia Soda Company Pays Sparkling (Water) Tribute to Austin’s Music Scene

Two service industry veterans join the women-owned beverage company swell

"...Life took a sharp turn for live music venue industry veterans Michelle Beebe and Tania DeGregorio when..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...Congress. Now at the Canopy Complex, it neighbors newer Austin galleries that are shaping our art scene just as..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City of Austin to Recognize Meadow Goodman Mental Health Awareness Day

Music celebration MeadowFest takes place Aug. 24

"...The city of Austin will officially recognize Aug. 24 as Meadow Goodman Mental..."

Aug. 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

From Country to Blues, Check Out These Austin-Area April Music Festival Lineups

Peruse new 2024 plans from Eclipse Utopia, Two Step Inn, and more

"...With October’s Austin City Limits and Levitation behind us, promoters have begun..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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