Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...means the only venue that’d fit her sole SXSW performance was Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase at a..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

Qmmunity: Self Care by Southwest

Is taking care of yourself the latest development in human technologies?

"...A week ago, I bought a massive bag of bagels. Were I more budget-conscious, I might have..."

March 8, 2024 Column by James Scott

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...Pollution, Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, Ajani Brannum, Xandra Ibarra, and many more will bake your noodle with performances pacing past..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...Will Knaak joining the Waddell Brothers.   – Doug Freeman Loverboy: Portraits on Vinyl by Rick Fleming..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Qmmunity’s 2023 Gift Guide

Gifts for the els, bees, gees, and teas – and the pluses!

"...art and fabric to create pieces that resonate on many levels. Her myriad offerings emblazoned with pro-immigrant slogans provide..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...Lady Bird Lake next month that hopes to save humanity from an impending population collapse. Appearing with it will..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Security Guard Nearly Killed in Machete Attack Urges Stronger Social Safety Net

Police union blames prosecutors

"...restaurant in the luxury Austin Proper Hotel, when a man he escorted out grabbed a machete and swung toward..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...fall weather. Read up on the Chronicle team's standout performances below, most of which return for round two this..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Sightseer Sets Their Sights on Sustainability

Local queer women-owned coffee roaster brings new ideas to the classic coffee system

"...her knowledge grew but her workplace positions remained underpowered. "Man, one day I want to start my own coffee..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 22-28

"...I'm not rich or beautiful, but I'm a white man, and I have received enormous advantages because of it...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...and incompetent) had the bandwidth left over from his many national and international obligations to conspire against the beleaguered..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Tangerine Dream, Eastside Kings Fest, Magic Rockers of Texas, and more recommended shows

"...and 2am, so having gone on late at 1am, German synth pioneers Tangerine Dream played well past bar time...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...regards as "the mecca of the city" rivals Gucci Mane's love for East Atlanta. Except she's a born-and-raised Austinite..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...reported that they believed Ramos, a Black and Latino man, was selling drugs from his car and that he..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins

"...of immense public interest. Ramos, a Black and Latino man, was killed by Taylor on April 24, 2020 in..."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...don't worry, gentle readers, we've got you better than Spider-Man got Gwen Stacey (too soon?). How's about every film..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Look at Me, I'm Getting Sentenced: Daniel Perry, the man convicted for shooting and killing an armed Black Lives..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...(Patsy Cline). Liberty Records A&R Joe Allison thought the man who wrote those hits – songs which betrayed an..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Funko x Austin: The Business of Fandom

In its SXSW brand debut, "geeky Gucci" Loungefly shows the future for hometown print mavens and newly acquired portfolio pals Mondo

"...including three new ranges announced during the Festival: plush bags for Eighties cartoon Popples, glow-in-the-dark bags for the 30th..."

March 17, 2023 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Ghosts of Husbands PastWhile we're mentally visiting Houston, a man is suing three Houston women who he claims assisted..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...miles when the day is done.” So sang Steve Goodman in 1971, Arlo Guthrie in 1972, and Willie Nelson..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

2023 Oscar-Nominated Short Films – Live Action

Good intentions by voters don't lead to a great selection

"...It’s the most romantic time of the year – the time where you..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Cactus Lee’s New Phase of Folk Realism

With Perfect Middle Hall, songwriter Kevin Dehan steps out of honky-tonk confines

"...June, about 20 people stood sweating and watching a man play songs at a laundromat. If the heat was..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by E. Ryan Ellis

Babylon

Star-studded, bittersweet love letter to the golden age of Hollywood is cinema maximus

"...love you"? Or Lina Lamont, the film's comedy punching bag, doomed for a tin ear and a thick Brooklyn..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

Judge’s order allows case against officer, city to proceed

"...shootings in recent APD history. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman issued an order Dec. 18 denying a motion by..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

What We’re Listening to This Week

Adrian Quesada, Old Fire, Norman Ba$e, and more local releases

"..."Spirits" teams Brooklyn roots ethnomusicologists Ikebe Shakedown with Antibalas frontman Martín Perna for an Afro Latin spectral voyage. "Turk's..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Kady Rain, More Eaze, Pusha T, and more non-ACL shows

"...dump the contents of their purse into a clear bag). Though conceived as an antithesis to ACL Fest, the..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022

Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team

"...pace. Still based nearby in Kansas' Overland Park, the man reps his childhood home of Kansas City pretty hard,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

The Good House

Sigourney Weaver drags this addiction drama out of comfortable numbness

"...And as adept as Weaver is at this two-faced performance, even she seems to grow weary of it, as..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

John Doe’s Latest Album Is a Step Forward and a Long Look Back

X co-founder and folk songwriter discusses the path from isolation to inspiration

"...he's pulled it out of a vintage soft-leather tool bag that has his initials imprinted on the side...."

June 24, 2022 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

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