Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah last week – enlisted Bill Callahan to open the event with a few songs,..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Jody Moreno—goes missing. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

In an iLL Manner: How Jamal McKinney Sells Out Rap Shows at Antone’s

Inside the promoter’s euphoric, elegant vision for hip-hop booking

"...McKinney's good friends D.Harmon and Blakchyl round out the bill. Tickets are $10 at the door, but those who..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Dry Cleaning, Hinds, Rawayana Announced in SXSW 2024’s First Artist List

The first wave of 149 showcasing acts headed to Austin

"...Cult-beloved Detroit electronic producer Omar S adds to the bill, alongside the return of always-lively Spanish indie rockers Hinds...."

Oct. 11, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...Sabrina Ellis, Dossey, Glasshealer, Jane Leo, J Soulja, Mama Duke, the Tiarras, etc. – across Downtown venues: Barbarella, Cheer..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...yet vainglorious hero. In spite of being a genius billionaire industrialist, Stark is almost too easily disenfranchised and dispossessed...."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Medicare for All Is the Timely Solution for Texas Health Care

With the recent expiration of pandemic-era health insurance requirements, millions of Texans may lose their Medicaid coverage over the coming months. It doesn’t have to be that way.

"...in Canada, there are 1,272 patients beds and seven billing clerks total. At the Duke Medical Center in the..."

April 14, 2023 Column by Yosha Singh

How the Universe Sent Paul Newman to Ethan Hawke

The director discusses his HBO Max series and recent AFS screenings

"...Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean and Buffalo Bill and the Indians, and clad in a red jumpsuit..."

March 30, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...opening for Lil Yachty at Moody Amphitheater. Breakout single "BILLIE EILISH." – catchy earworm with a mere 99-second run..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...as a hello and a goodbye, bolstered by a bill of DJ mainstays. Y2K's Cyber Queen showcase helms the..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...Hot Sauce Festival w/ Luna Luna, TC Superstar, Mama Duke, KindKeith, and McPullish..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...of shows. The massive Central Texas cull includes Big Bill, Borzoi, Luna Luna, p1nkstar, Pleasure Venom, Riverboat Gamblers, Sailor..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

ATX Queer Music Fest, Ovey Fest, New Candys, Bryan Carter, and more local shows worth seeing

"...when the Texas Legislature introduced a litany of anti-LGBTQ+ bills, Pride celebrations have taken on special importance across the..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

I Will Be Heard: Mama Duke

Lyricist thriving at the intersection of Black, female, and gay wants Austin to "feel this energy"

"...up and see a dog, that's that other bitch, Marmaduke," cracks Austin rapper Mama Duke during her headlining Hotel..."

July 29, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Juneteenth celebration, Taméca Jones, the Howdy Gals' Pride Celebration, Mad Professor, and more recommendations for the week

"...electric rock to the figurative cookout. Rappers on the bill include Cha'keeta B, Mama Duke, and the Teeta. Mama..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...Engulfing Billy Perkins in living color, Paul McCartney, Bonnie Raitt, Cherie..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...A dismissive cynic may say Billboard and Samsung’s The Stage at SXSW concert series continues..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Chucky Blk Deezie Brown Mama Duke J Soulja Best Jazz: Ephraim Owens..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...dubbed "scuba funk." – Kevin Curtin Ballroom Blitz w/ Big Bill, Mama DukeThe Ballroom ($20)..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

Fire Music

It’s definitely not trad, dad, in this history of free jazz

"...Fire Music, a musician who grew up listening to Duke Ellington was working the club circuit while Charlie Parker..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Nine Days

Winston Duke sits in judgment on the worth of life in this metaphysical drama

"...Directed by: Edson Oda. Starring: Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong, Bill Skarsgård, Tony Hale, Arianna..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

21 Austin Rappers to Know in ’21

A hard-cut list of MCs proving the local hip-hop scene’s legitimacy

"...the Two of Us" by Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers. ArodRecommendation: Product of 1992..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

SXSW Music Review: Jazz re:freshed Outernational Blows Down Abbey Road

Downstairs at the old Emo’s on Sixth and Red River in spirit

"...a resounding showing by KUTX the Breaks – Mama Duke’s queer-n-queenly n-raps, Deezie Brown’s Pharrell-esque energy, and the Teeta’s..."

March 16, 2021 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...— Music Showcase Featuring J Soulja, JaRon Marshall, Mama Duke, the Teeta, and Deezie Brown. (CHANNEL 2)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

A Speed Dating Sampler of All 69 Virtual SXSW Music Showcases

The sun always shines on TV

"...of J Soulja; and bold and thoughtful lyricist Mama Duke...."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: 2020's Biggest Queer and Trans Stories

Looking back on a rollercoaster of a year

"...10) BAD BILLS, GOOD BILLS Trans kids were the unfortunate target of..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...• Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, Dune: The Duke of Caladan • Joe Holley, Sutherland Springs: God, Guns,..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Here are the sounds we’re consuming

"...underwritten by Austin's Dell: Gina Chavez, Alesia Lani, Mama Duke, Shirley Zhu's Fuvk, and Nakia for the home "T"..."

June 26, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...Billie Buck (Sailor Poon) and Nicholas Fong (Loteria) with Roux..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Sara Allbright, Troy Hogan, Steven Boyd, Reece McClure, Tadarius Billy Miles..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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