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

Get out and get loud

"...gorgeously hushed Earth Has No Sorrow, alongside local luminaries Carson McHone and Little Mazarn.   – Doug Freeman The..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Colombo's move to the Bay Area.  – Austin Powell Carson McHone..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...inspiration. Thursday welcomes Julianna Riolino's folk songs, locally launched Carson McHone, and Austin establishment Ken Weller. To wrap up,..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022

Almost 100 albums we loved this year

"...Saturday Night; Alex Dupree, Thieves; Calder Allen, The Game; Carson McHone, Still Life; Little Mazarn, Texas River Song; Melissa..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...Instagram A post shared by Austin Record Convention (@austinrecordconvention) Carson McHone3ten ACL Live, Saturday 1..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Carson McHone: Still Life, Still Alive

Potent Austin songwriter, now married and living in Canada, explores themes of attachment and longing, uncertainty and loss on new album

"...was shot?" And for the purposes of tale swapping, Carson McHone has a pretty good one: a plane ride..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

What We're Listening To Right Now

Kydd Jones, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Rose Sinclair, Carson McHone, and Berkshire Hounds

"...her versatile steel arrangements. – Doug FreemanWave by Rose Sinclair Carson McHone Cries All the Colors on "Still Life"..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Behold a Pale Horse: the White Horse Turns Ten with No Signs of an Apocalypse

A look back at the early days of the “black sheep” of Austin honky-tonks

"...of an unassuming regular customer. Like most people, Marshall McHone had grown friendly with Denis while coming in to..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

What We're Listening to Right Now

Money Chicha, Rajinee, Carson McHone, Harry Edohoukwa, Larry Seaman, and Jenny Parrott

"...Ryan Darbonne as Ol Black Stooge. – Rachel Rascoe Carson MCHone Returns With "Hawks Don't Share"..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Music Review: Nine Mile Records & Touring Serves Up Tacos, Lone Stars, and Roots Galore at the Continental Club

Welcome to the Virtual Live Music Capital of the World

"...Local siren Carson McHone actually kicked off the proceedings inside a dreamy..."

March 20, 2021 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Triangulating SXSW Music Online

Artist, industry, and local representatives break down the fest

"...crew the Deer, soul-rock duo Greyhounds, and hometown singers Carson McHone and Kevin Galloway of Uncle Lucius...."

March 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

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

"...Nine Mile Records & Touring — Music Showcase Featuring Carson McHone, Kevin Galloway, Greyhounds, and the Deer...."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

A Speed Dating Sampler of All 69 Virtual SXSW Music Showcases

The sun always shines on TV

"...folk casts shadows, the Greyhounds bust deep, grooved R&B, Carson McHone plucks exceptional acousticana, and Kevin Galloway plugs in..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Adds the Chats, Boyo, Babeheaven, and Bongeziwe Mabandla

Artists broadcasting from “unusual, as well as iconic, settings”

"...performance settings, the local scene crops up appearances from Carson McHone, Chief Cleopatra, the Deer, Greyhounds, Holy Wave, J..."

Feb. 23, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

The Hot Sauce Fest, a Love & Lightstream, and more sounds to check

"...the most promising introduction by a local songwriter since Carson McHone. – Doug Freeman The Texicana Mamas..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Faster Than Sound: Austin Musicians Brace for Public Shutdown

Dispatches from the week the music died

"...Molly Burch postponed support dates for Tennis, Carson McHone flew home midway through a run in Spain,..."

March 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Video: Local Music Ambassadors Project ATX6 Prep for Reeperbahn

Or is Hamburg’s red-light district fest prepping for the ATX6?

"...travelers in 2014, which featured Dana Falconberry, Jesse Moore, Carson McHone, Mrs. Glass, Aisha Burns, and myself subbing for..."

Jan. 8, 2020 Music Post by Chris Brecht

Ben Ballinger

"...moaning "Mosey" into the joyous and rocking "Homestead," featuring Carson McHone's harmonies and Jon Dee Graham on guitar. Contemplative..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Garrett T. Capps

"...Wilson joins for the frolicsome "Alone With You" and Carson McHone guest on the drawling "Lonely Heart." Capps swings..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Next Waltz Affiliate James Steinle Premieres “Without You”

Small-town South Texas soundtracked a la Robert Earl Keen

"...of the month. Also starring are rising Texas songwriters Carson McHone and William Clark Green, and local standouts including..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Hard Luck Lounge Is Closing

A wellspring of songwriting talent and cheap beer exits the Eastside

"...Marquee composers including Carson McHone and David Ramirez counted themselves staples at the..."

Nov. 4, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music Yearbook: Can You Name These Musicians?

"...Carson McHone..."

Aug. 29, 2019 Photo Gallery

Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis Step Into Their Third Act

Chronicle Hot Sauce headliners look ahead to the next waltz

"...to rising stars like Mike & the Moonpies and Carson McHone. Inter­views and video provide fans with intimate access..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

10 Crawfish Boils to Get Your Season Started

Dive into an all-you-can-eat gluttony or pay by the pound

"...Seafood, as well as live music from roots artist Carson McHone. Wines from William Chris will be available for..."

March 29, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

SXSW Music Review: From the Hills With Love

Israel Nash’s answer to Luck Reunion and Revival Experience

"...reverberating anthems from upcoming fourth LP For the Morning. Carson McHone also showcased new material that hinted at more..."

March 18, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...4) Carson McHone..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

Faster Than Sound: Spider House Ballroom Will Cease Live Entertainment

Longtime local venue converts to arcade bar following co-owner misconduct allegations, code violations, and artist payment delays

"...ticket sales. Ahead of her performance, local country figure Carson McHone suggested a portion of show proceeds go to..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music Adds 80 Acts

Steve Earle and Easy Life highlight sixth list

"...General Smiley, and Too Free, which features Merchandise singer Carson Cox...."

Jan. 31, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: My Top 100 Austin Records of 2018

Kevin Curtin picks his favorite local sounds of the year

"...9) Carson McHone, Carousel (Nine Mile)..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Carson McHone

"...For fans following Carson McHone since 2015 debut LP Goodluck Man, the native..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Music Review by Doug Freeman

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