Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Awards Honor Old & New

Recapping the ceremony, plus local trio Nevil pack shout-along garage rock, and concert site ShowList Austin relaunches

"...Camaraderie permeated all levels of the Austin Music Industry Awards on..."

March 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Historic Approval of City Tax Fund for Local Music

With $3 million in HOT monies, music advocates gear up for vote on Prop B, the Far Out finds its footing in South Austin, and more music news

"...In a huge victory for Austin advocates, City Council approved the first-ever source..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...They're out early, long before lunchtime, in the off-and-on rain,..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...From moon explorers to tech investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Strange Brew Empties

Financial duress buckles South Austin listening institution

"...Suspicions that Strange Brew was under financial duress were confirmed last..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Austin Week in Angers, France

Kevin Curtin runs into more than a handful of musical Austinites on the other side of the globe

"...Austin Week in Angers, France, has come and gone. The..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Zilker Theatre Productions' Shrek the Musical

The lovable ogre and company spring to life on the Hillside stage with loads of laughs and professional polish

"...I'll forgo my typical opening for a review – usually an anecdotal analogy..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Playback: Bob Dylan Goes Electric – Again!

Fifty years ago, Dylan and the Band went electric at Austin's Municipal Auditorium

"...Lost amongst Bob Dylan's many landmark moments of the mid-Sixties,..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Austin Record Label Rendezvous

The Austin Record Label Flea Market bands together local imprints, while County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt tries to scatter mass gatherings such as Levitation

"...The recorded music industry's been dying for so long that..."

June 19, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Fan Fest Upgrades

Fan Fest finally books locally; Housecore Horror co-founder Corey Mitchell dies

"...International racing fans are pulling into Austin for the third..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Drafthouse Hosts a Class of 1984 Reunion

He who controls the past controls the future of Alamo programming

"...Two years ago, when the Alamo Drafthouse launched its Summer..."

April 4, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Bands break up, sure, but were they even trying?

"...Free Week discoveries should hinge on fresh local talent ready to enter the Austin music mainstream. This year's..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Esther's Alumna Joins 'SNL' Cast

Former Follies performer Noël Wells debuts in season premiere tonight

"...When legendary broadcaster Don Pardo introduces the Saturday Night Live cast in..."

Sept. 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Howdy, Sailor

Gayest. South by. Ever.

"...You in town for a Conference? Yup. We are, too. Dang, there's..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Playback: Headhunters Decapitated

Headhunters and Hotel Vegas get face-lifts, and maybe Whiskey Shivers gives one

"...old hooker in a new dress, local music dive Headhunters was transformed into a steampunk-themed hangout called Metal &..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fall On Me

Three fall Austin music perennials.

"...Austin Record ConventionCrockett Event Center, Oct. 26-28..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Into the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

Everybody's working for your weekend

"...It's funny, really, how much planning this thing takes. Look:..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Holy 1960s Batman, Batman!

This improvised bat-tribute to the old bat-TV show nails its campy spirit

"...Holy 1960s Batman, Batman!..."

June 10, 2011 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Off the Record

Sign of the Times: Emo's partners with Antone's as the Cactus Cafe's iconic years draw to a close and Daytrotter moves to town

"...Buckskin Stallion Blues..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Soaring gas prices put local bands in a pinch at the pump and a homecoming of sorts for Janis Joplin and the Butthole Surfers

"...Get in the Van..."

June 13, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW is still over, and now so is the new Emo's and the Metro. True Believers are back, though.

"...TABC 5, Metro 0..."

March 29, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

That was the week that was in the Live Music Capital…

"...Things have been quiet on the noise front lately, mainly..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Alt.rock and Woodshock out, Michael Corcoran back in.

"...Who could've guessed that when the Red Eyed Fly started "test marketing" Wednesdays..."

June 8, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, April 27-May 6

"...New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalNew Orleans, April 27-May 6 Suddenly, Al Green flashed..."

May 18, 2001 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Indian Summer

"...Ethan Azarian and company may have been nothing more than..."

June 30, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Exposing the Subgenius; Austin clubowners gather to mourn the Steamboat; Earthpig moving to the taxicab center of the universe; and Jonathan Richman breaks down.

"...Time Waits for No Man -- Even "Bob"!..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

South By Every Which Way

"...Here's a little list of some people who won't be showcasing at..."

March 6, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...Outdoors at Mohawk, hardcore kids mosh on the ground floor..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...Despite Austin's global identity as a live music capital, for..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...No music fan ever bought a T-shirt for the promoter's name on the front...."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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