Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Chapter 5, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Chapter 5, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...May 10, 2015, Carson Creek Ranch, Austin: Levitation's three-day bacchanal honoring sounds and philosophies wrought at..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Remembering James “Prince” Hughes, Atomic City Owner and Austin Punk Luminary

The Prince is dead, long live the Prince

"...The more Austin changes, the more important it is to remember what..."

Aug. 7, 2022 Arts Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Chapter 4, Part I, in a serialized history of Austin’s punk culture, written by veteran journalist Tim Stegall. The..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin Punk Pioneer Steve Marsh Climbs the Star Ladder

Ex-Terminal Mind vocalist explores outré galaxies in Evil Triplet

"...most of the hustle and bustle at a South Austin eatery during Sunday brunch. In his long leather coat,..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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

“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

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...crazy, life-altering concert. Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” zeros in on the Sex Pistols performance..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"..."Austin was boring in 1975," snarls Billy Bill Miller, Roky..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...and Maybelline – the Dolls became a blueprint for punk rock. Keith Richards worship from guitarist Johnny Thunders, blitzkrieg..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades

"...prompted Griffin in November 1971 to follow them to Austin, where Saurage met up with him the next year..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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

Faster Than Sound: Punk’s Not White at Black & Brown Fest

Austin punks of color shine at radical San Antonio collective’s second year, Mutual Feelings evolves on their own terms, and more music news

"...blocks online trolls daily from the pages of her punk collective, Xingonas in the Pit. Any messaging along the..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Hitting the Right Three Chords to Chronicle Punk Rock

In this week's issue, Tim Stegall recounts a pivotal Sex Pistols concert that inspired Austin's punk scene

"...to start putting down for posterity the history of Austin punk. Tim started writing that book in 2019 –..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Pocket Fishrmen Serve up Punk and ... Fish

What to expect at the punk cutups’ annual Fish Fry

"...Besides 1100 Congress, this might be Austin's most important address. Off Rundberg, past a rustic wooden..."

June 1, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Local punk supergroup gets all Dickies

"...Austin punk's most charismatically spastic frontman Mike Wiebe – whose..."

March 8, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

On Punk Rock, and the Passing of Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...It's all about history on this week's episode The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio...."

Jan. 1, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: I Subscribed to the Austin-Based festivalPass and Felt Confused

Few discounts and few Austin options on new NFT-dabbling concert ticket marketplace

"...access to live events and hotel bookings, the new Austin-based company positions itself in opposition to tacked-on ticket fees..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Music Poll Got COVID-19

In a once-in-a-lifetime music year, the 40th annual Austin Music Poll pivots.

"...For hundreds of locals, the 2019/2020 Austin Music Awards transpired as the last big show they..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

2004-05 Austin Music Awards

Austin Music Hall, Wednesday, March 16

"...Austin has run a marathon in the last 23 years...."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

The Punk Singer

Kathleen Hanna, the ultra-charismatic co-founder of the third-wave feminist riot grrrl movement and full-on DIY icon is the subject of this documentary.

"...Watching Sini Anderson's short, sharp, punk-rock documentary on the herstory of Kathleen Hanna, the ultra-charismatic..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wizard World: Five Reasons Why CM Punk Should Stay Champ

(or at least remain in the WWE title hunt)

"...CM Punk is not just the best professional wrestler in the..."

Oct. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Featured Session: Laura Jane Grace, Our Lady of Punk, Devours SXSW

Against Me! founder on the “demonstrable power of punk”

"...life and career as the founder of seminal Gainesville punksters Against Me!, her experience coming out as transgender, and..."

March 15, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Psych Fest: Rain Parade

Q&A with headliner/bandleader Matt Piucci

"...O’Clock’s Coachella appearance earlier this month and Rain Parade’s Austin Psych Fest show tonight at Red 7 – 12:15am..."

April 25, 2013 Music Post by Greg Beets

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...Film+Music Festival has announced the titles for its 2023 Austin screenings (Dec. 6-10)...."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Pleasure Venom's Introspective Punk Road to Rebirth/Return

Revamped and fully realized Austin quartet breaks down debut

"...beyond the physical (and metaphorical) garage. Stairsteps to the Austin band's first full-length, Rebirth/Return, released last week, paint a..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

How a Joke on Facebook Became a Punk Album With 17 Covers of the Same Song

Austin punks offer takes on Worm Suicide song "Babies Ruin Bands"

"...chuckle yielded an instantly classic collection of contemporary ATX punk bands – all doing the same song. More or..."

April 5, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Punk Rock Patron of Austin Music Richard Lynn

Super Secret founder and Sonic Transmissions Festival underwriter expands operations

"...Larry staked his own claims an hour east of Austin in Giddings during the Seventies, making significant contributions to..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

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

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