iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...Nakia & the Never Not Now..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash

The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

"...It takes a brave filmmaker to risk making a sequel to splatter punk classic Street Trash, but..."

May 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Thursday 22, Antone’s Nightclub..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Thursday 8 - Friday 9, Moody Amphitheater..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin Fashion Week..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...Thursday 1 - Sunday 4, Elysium and Tiny Minotaur Tavern..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Silverada and the Tender Things..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...not to be confused with legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton – makes the type of trippy, nostalgic electronic music..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Jackie Venson, The Love Anthology

Blues guitarist breathes life into improvisational jam sessions and soul-searching meditations

"...While most are working toward their resolutions in the new year, Jackie Venson..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

For Paul Simon, a Quiet Celebration Still Resounds

Songwriter’s Bass Concert Hall residency is subdued yet profound

"...You ever have those moments reading a novel where you come across a passage or..."

April 9, 2025 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

St. Vincent Becomes Annie Clark at the Moody Amphitheater

Chameleonic Dallas native gives Austin a career-spanning set

"...St. Vincent has embodied many personas on stage in her nearly..."

April 8, 2025 Music Post by Abby Johnston

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Ducks Ltd. and the Bug Club..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...Rolling Stone brought its Musicians on Musicians series from the..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...California-born, regional Mexico-singing youngster Ivan Cornejo headlined Rolling Stone’s Future of Music..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Nearly 43 years after opening its doors, iconic local vinyl hub and live music..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Camaraderie, Collaboration, and Sonic Time Travel Stuffed the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Stacked Antone’s jam piled on the sounds of the city

"...In an age when the history of music streams for..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...owners Jason McNeely and Brian Tweedy, plus Flesh Lights singer/guitarist Max Vandever and Cliff White, plotted such a soft..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...– er, musical discovery – every March, but before the festival madness begins, The Austin Chronicle offers our own..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...Thursday 27, The 13th Floor..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...Before showcasing at ever-bustling festival South by Southwest, Austin’s EXOTIC FRUITICA..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...Dark & Lovely: An Evening of Unsettling Narrative..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Besame Mucho, Old Settler’s, and Other Local Music Fests Coming This Spring

Shindigs for country, blues, and Latin lovers

"...With spring on the way, another Austin music festival season is..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Post by Mattea Gallaway

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...The Love Witch..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...Lola Tried, who fuse pop and indie rock with noise sensibilities, plan to premiere new single..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Ted Leo and the Pharmacists..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...The Reverend Horton Heat..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Hayes & the Heathens

Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens capture Southern-fried synergy

"...During the pandemic, the Band of Heathens kept their creative..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Soul-Warming Austin Dishes You Can Have Delivered on New Year’s Day

The front-door service you need after New Year’s Eve partying

"...memorable New Year’s Eve can lead to a deeply painful and regret-ridden New Year’s Day hangover. When I’m in..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

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