Public Notice: Bashing Austin Policy

From the Capitol to the Waterfront, via Wall Street

"...As per usual, there should be something in here to piss off everyone in town, but at the same..."

April 28, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations

Like any jukebox musical, it all comes down to the songs

"...generated by a popular artist or group is used to tell their warts-and-all stories; And those stories, which typically..."

March 30, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...Remembering Shanghai Kate, America’s Tattoo Godmother..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Fire at Texas French Bread Ravages Storefront

Beloved restaurant was housed in a building rich with music history

"...Last night, Texas French Bread burned down; the Austin Fire..."

Jan. 25, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

The Parish Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Landlord After Being Locked Out

Venue says landlord “hatched a plot to commandeer the business”

"...landlord, who locked the business out of its space last month. The claims seek over $1 million in damages...."

Nov. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

New Council, New Thinking on Nuckols Crossing

Differences on the dais over a planned affordable senior housing property in District 2

"...was approved 8-2-1, with Council Members Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, and (off the dais) Alison Alter not getting onboard...."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Poison 13, Meat Purveyors, and Churchwood Guitarist Bill Anderson Loads Out of Town

If not for Austin, “I don’t know if I would have been a musician at all”

"...they’ve been in. Their pupils will dart up and to the left, accessing the memory part of the brain,..."

March 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...as he was: equal parts elusive Western legend and down-to-earth working-class man. "If you spoke his name above a..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Beautiful Nightmares features veteran Austin MC Lil' Bully (LaDarrian Torry) sounding appropriately desperate not to allow the sun to..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Live Comedy Clubs Are Coming Back

NYC's the Creek & the Cave moves to ATX, Cap City gets revived

"...Get ready to laugh again. This week, just days apart, two live..."

Feb. 11, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...live for, so I'm very sad this year's going to be different," laments singer Felix Lenz of Lord Friday..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Performers Find Unexpected Side Effect of Pandemic: Attentive Audiences

Intimacy and reverence endure at socially distanced shows

"...Last Tuesday evening, Jonathan Horstmann surveyed the canopy on the..."

Oct. 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

4,000 Volunteers Make It Personal With Public Lands on It’s My Park Day

Austin Parks Foundation’s largest citywide volunteer effort tackles 110 park projects

"...with some rain prevented Austinites from waking up early to volunteer and care for parks and greenbelts all over..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Sofia Tafich

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...grant cycle. Also known as TPIF, the nonprofit exists to support organizations throughout the state that support and serve..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Seeing the Fusebox Festival Without Reservations

Tickets to some shows have been snapped up, but there’s still plenty of electric Fusebox action available

"...The one big drawback to doing things that are free is that there are..."

April 12, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Want to hear the music that Austinites are buzzing about right..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

City: More Affordable Housing Everywhere

Neighborhood Housing and Community Development draft goals to increase inventory for low- and moderate-income households

"...Council Member Greg Casar continues to put the pedal to the metal as City Hall's..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

ACL Live Review: Travis Scott

Astroworld’s roller coaster ride races through Zilker

"...Travis Scott’s music is too sporadic, momentary, and Auto-Tuned to succeed anywhere but within..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Jeremy Steinberger

Soccer in Austin? Three Interests Now Vying for McKalla Place

Welcome to the group stage

"...first substantive discussion Tuesday on Precourt Sports Ven­tures' proposal to bring the Columbus Crew to Aus­tin, revealing support among..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Destroyer’s Dan Bejar Goes Goth

“I can’t imagine writing another batch of songs like this again”

"...Dan Bejar packs songs with allusions and contorted wordplay, delivered through a distinct nasal pitch and often..."

Jan. 11, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Can New Republic Studios Be a Game Changer for Austin?

Massive makeover could make Austin the new Atlanta for film

"...It's no newsflash that Austin is a film town. The last few years saw the local scene expand..."

Nov. 21, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Buck Dharma in the 21st Century!

Epic Q&A with Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper”

"...peers between the late Sixties and the original quintet’s last LP in 1988. Throughout, lead guitarist Donald “Buck Dharma”..."

Aug. 9, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Uber and Lyft Are Back, in Case You Missed Them

Drivers and riders react to return of TNC giants

"...year of self-imposed exile, Uber and Lyft have returned to Austin. Both of the transportation network companies' apps recommenced..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work

Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?

"...already lost TV shows like American Crime and The Leftovers, more productions will quit the state...."

May 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Afternoon ACL Acts Worth Waking Up For

Get the most out of your pass with these nine artists

"...of the fest. Don't let that pricey pass go to waste and get out for some of the early..."

Sept. 28, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

The Golden Age of Industrial Musicals Shines Anew at the Alamo Drafthouse

Steve Young reveals the hidden world of uncanny corporate razzmatazz

"...From roughly the 1950s to the 1980s, corporate America commissioned tremendous numbers of lavish..."

July 29, 2016 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dan Patrick Excoriated Over Orlando Shooting Tweet

Lite Guv blames Twitter debacle on timing, not bigotry

"...Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has built his political career on outrageous religious bombast. But a..."

June 12, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Funniest Person in Austin 2016: Lashonda Rules!

Lashonda Lester takes the title in the competition's 31st year

"...was the charm for Lashonda Lester when it came to the finals for the Funniest Person in Austin Contest...."

May 17, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Music: 2015/16 Austin Music Awards

Robert Plant crowns magnum opus roots pull

"...musical stewards shaded Wednesday night’s sold-out gala. Immaculate tribute to Twine Time deejay and veteran AMA emcee Paul Ray,..."

March 17, 2016 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

Playback: White Denim Stiffens

White Denim v.2 bows a new debut, Magna Carda raps its full-length debut, and the Austin Music Census holds on to its virtue

"...band got their shot. "They were the only place to book us for a really long time. I think..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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