The Night Does Not Mean an End

Will Oldham's dark joy

"...under his myriad musical monikers, from Palace Music to Bonnie “Prince” Billy...."

July 11, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...James Hand Bill Callahan & Bonnie Prince Billy..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Record Reviews

Ani Difranco

"...4 stars -- Christopher Hess BONNIE "PRINCE" BILLY..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Music Review

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...up Nicaraguan eats and Nicaraguan (dance) beats. – Raoul Hernandez Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Myriam GendronParish, Tuesday 12 – Wednesday 13..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Will Oldham on Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

Inscrutable indie songwriter in conversation

"...Will Oldham on Bonnie 'Prince' Billyedited by Alan Licht W.W. Norton & Co.,..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Bringing Up Baby

Baby Dee creates magic out of life

"...so fun. SU: I read that Matt Sweeney and Bonnie “Prince” Billy [aka Will Oldham] nudged you away from..."

Feb. 14, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Thursday Picks

"...somnambulant voice and acoustic ballads, with guest vocals from Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Ben Gibbard, and Eric Pollard. – Doug..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Wednesday Sleepers

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...is no stranger to Austin thanks to Mark Kozelek, Bonnie Prince Billy, and Hayden. Last year's On Night explains..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Musical Top 10s of 2021

One writer's favorite Austin-sourced albums, songs, and such from the last 12 months

"...4) Why Bonnie, "Galveston" (Fat Possum)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Thursday Showcases

"...Hirsch. Their lo-fi folk and blues compares favorably to Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Smog. Virginian Daniel Bachman, 22, plays..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Black Fund Awards, a Moon Mullican tribute, S.G. Goodman, and more recommended live shows

"...the eclectic Kentucky influences – from bell hooks to Bonnie "Prince" Billy to Slint – that impact her writing...."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

David Lowery on His Haunting New Film A Ghost Story

Casey Affleck plays a spirit unstuck in time

"...including character actor extraordinaire Jonny Mars, Frizzell, and Will "Bonnie 'Prince' Billy" Oldham, who Lowery worked with on the..."

July 14, 2017 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Fun With "M.O.P.Z." at 2am

Todd Rohal puts laughs on fast-forward with new Adult Swim special

"...It also boasted a cast of near-nobodies, with Will “Bonnie Prince Billy” Oldham as the sole exception. There is..."

April 12, 2016 Screens Post by Sean L. Malin

ACL Taping: Iggy Pop

No “Search and Destroy” except for the entire set itself

"...Monkeys, and indie rock secret weapon Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Zwan) manning bass guitar. To their credit,..."

March 16, 2016 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interview: Angel Olsen

Indie rock and folk breakout steps up to festival status

"...if you’re not. When I first started touring [with Bonnie “Prince” Billy], I learned you’re given free alcohol wherever..."

Nov. 6, 2014 Music Post by Neph Basedow

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014 Sunday Interviews

"...With a haunting, Patsy Cline-meets-Grace Slick voice, the former Bonnie "Prince" Billy backup singer debuted this year to the..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...utilizes trombone and viola and has worked with Will Oldham/Bonnie "Prince" Billy. London's classically trained, harmonium-playing Olivia Chaney mines..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Saturday

Punk, hardcore, hip-hop, oh my!

"...limited-edition four-part split 7-inch series of new jams, featuring Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Pelican, among others. Collect 'em all...."

Nov. 6, 2009 Music Feature

Black Nasty

"...tongue is in his cheek. There's the required collaboration: Bonnie Prince Billy duets on "Eazy," a tribute to hero..."

May 22, 2009 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Tune Up

Jana Hunter's current playlist.

"...two-disc early-career anthology Doris Duke Karen Dalton Bill Callahan Bonnie "Prince" Billy The Howling Hex Crazy Fucking Landlady's Son..."

April 9, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

SXSW Picks 2 Click 2007

What's a nice Midwestern gal like Sara Beck doing with an alias like "Pink Nasty"?

"...Take, for example, her relationship with indie icon Will "Bonnie Prince Billy" Oldham. What started out as a mutual..."

March 2, 2007 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Buzz Kill

Director Kelly Reichardt's keeping quiet on the darling of Sundance and Rotterdam

"...Sayles' Matewan – it's his various musical incarnations (Palace, Bonnie Prince Billy) that have earned him an adoring fan..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Manifesto Destiny

Literate pop, the Elephant 6 in your Parish

"...others, to regard as musical hero. Released under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy alias, Greatest Palace Music (Drag City) is..."

July 23, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Joanna Newsom

"...an underground phenomenon, drawing the attention of Cat Power, Bonnie Prince Billy, and Devendra Banhart. But by track two,..."

March 5, 2004 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

The Sounds of Silence

"...of New York-based singer-songwriter Will Oldham, whose latest incarnation, Bonnie Prince Billy, now releases material on Oldham's own Palace..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Wrapped and Ready

"...David Hyde Pierce, Denis Leary, Madeline Kahn, John Ratzenberger, Bonnie Hunt, Phyllis Diller, Edie McClurg, Alex Rocco, Roddy McDowall...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...in town churning out such radio-friendly pop. – Libby Webster Bonnie Whitmore..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Record Reviews

"...of "Damned If I Do" and well-twisted covers of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and Joan..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Music Review

The Poughkeepsie Kid

Shadowing Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona

"...airs in prime time on Friday, featuring Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Clark Jr., Robert..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Moriarty, Scott Wilson, Blake Heron, Rod Steiger, Ann Dowd, Bonnie Bartlett...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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