SXSW Music Interview: Pink Sweat$

How a color inspires R&B artist David Bowden’s work

"...a lot things you're competing with," says Pink Sweat$ by phone from Los Angeles. "But one thing you can't..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Live Review: Rhye

The future of R&B is androgynous

"...tent around 4:30pm on Saturday and overheard the ethereal, reverb swell of vocals, they might expect to see a..."

Oct. 14, 2018 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Live Music Recommendations: April 13-19

Texas Independence Fest grinds, Ibeyi smooths it out, and more

"...Get out and break a sweat while the temperatures are still reasonable. This..."

April 12, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

SXSW Music Interview: Mozart La Para

Dominican singer born Erickson Fernández never had a plan B

"...Dominican singer Mozart La Para never had a plan B...."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk

Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound

"..."You don't understand," declaims Britt Daniel urgently. "We told people we're on at this..."

June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Music Live: Showtime Presents Nick Waterhouse, Grandmaster Flash

Waterhouse sets the stage, Flash torches it

"...of pop with folk veneer, 2.0 updates to early R&B and palatable throwbacks to hip-hop’s origins were on display..."

March 16, 2017 SXSW Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Music Live: Cindy Wilson

B-52s beehive tames down

"...As one-quarter of the B-52s, Cindy Wilson doesn’t demand much sell here in Austin...."

March 14, 2017 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Holmes for the Holidays

Spend the yuletide at 221-B Baker Street, where the library is stocked with new books about Sherlock

"...it did nothing to stem the tide of tales about the detective, any more than when the author shoved..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Vo-Ice: Silenced

Ex-Basswood Lane rapper Brandon 'Ice B' Southern dies

"...Sunday, August 17, Basswood Lane alum Brandon “Ice B” Southern was driving back..."

Aug. 25, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Live Shot: Bobby Patterson

Jiving soul vet arrives long overdue for his closeup

"...would’ve made him a household name, Dallas soul survivor Bobby Patterson’s Sixties and Seventies releases are some of the..."

March 11, 2014 Music Post by Scott Schinder

You Make My Dreams

Progressive blue-eyed R&B

"...that Friday morning, opened up Do What You Want Be What You Are (RCA/Legacy), the new 4-CD box set..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Luv Doc Recommends: Irish Tunes

B.D. Riley's Irish Pub, Sunday, July 26, 2009

"...the Protestant orange. Damn, Ireland, does someone need to bust out a Pantone color swatch? That's it? That's all..."

July 24, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

The Legendary

The Roots kick it live from La Zona Rosa

"...I missed Leonard Hubbard last night. The bullish bass man who used to..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Kind of Blue

Otis Redding's 1965 album re-emerges

"...interest in soul music – I’m speaking specifically to Black Joe Lewis fans – it’s a joy to see..."

April 9, 2008 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Obituary for Molly Ivins

Ivins' obit from the Texas Observer

"...From the Texas Observer: Syndicated political columnist Molly Ivins died of breast cancer..."

Feb. 1, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Where's the Sizzle?

Sullivan's: A+ Ambiance, B+ Steaks

"...The 1990s have been good to us in many ways. There's the cigar..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Eight Dining Destinations on the Lubbock Food Trail

The Hub City of the High Plains becomes a culinary destination

"...At 373 miles northwest of Austin, Lubbock is a good stopping point on the long drive..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Emancipation

Will Smith's stunning Civil War drama is a B-movie in award-bait clothes

"...Directed by: Antoine Fuqua. Starring: Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa,..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

In Memoriam: Glenna Goodacre

Sculptor of Austin's beloved Philosophers' Rock has died

"...men, two shirtless and in swim trunks, all wholly absorbed in conversation with one another and oblivious to all..."

April 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Like a Boss

Unpleasant workplace comedy didn't get the memo about jokes

"...Directed by: Miguel Arteta. Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek,..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Dolemite Is My Name

Eddie Murphy pays homage to the comedy genius of Rudy Ray Moore

"...Directed by: Craig Brewer. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Wesley Snipes,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rambo: Last Blood

Last blood? We can only hope, as Rambo goes full MAGA

"...Directed by: Adrian Grunberg. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega, Yvette Monreal,..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

Tarantino takes Tinseltown head-on

"...Directed by: Quentin Tarantino. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie,..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Kid

The tale of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid gets a worthwhile if workmanlike retelling

"...Directed by: Vincent D’Onofrio. Starring: Ethan Hawke, Dane DeHaan, Jake Schur,..."

March 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Upside

Remake of a true story of an unlikely friendship is the flattest version yet

"...Directed by: Neil Burger. Starring: Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman,..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tomar Williams Hones Four Decades of Soul

Breakout of his family band, the performer seizes on his pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop successes and failures in Tomar & the FCs

"...singer, which is to say he has the unique ability to meet each person where they stand, while still..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Day Trips & Beyond: Pecos National Historic Site

Travel tips for the Land of Enchantment

"...Within the boundaries of Pecos National Historical Park are the ruins of..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Tomb Raider

Lara Croft is back again!

"...Directed by: Roar Uthaug. Starring: Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins,..."

March 23, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unsane

Steven Soderbergh's big-budget iPhone thrill ride.

"...Directed by: Steven Soderbergh. Starring: Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, Juno Temple,..."

March 23, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Virginia Wood, Champion of the Austin Food Community, Dies at 67

Our colleague and friend will be greatly missed

"...Virginia B. Wood, the Chronicle’s food editor from 1997- 2014, died..."

March 2, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

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