Austin Top 10

Making local lists and checking 'em twice

"...3) Centro-matic, Candidate Waltz (Undertow)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature

Wednesday Rewind

Okkervil River, Sahara Smith, Centro-matic

"...Centro-matic “Only in My Double Mind” It's no secret that..."

Jan. 12, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Wednesday Picks

"...the gentle vocals of Evan Jacobs. – Austin Powell Centro-matic..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

Friday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...an extra helping of rice and beans. – Margaret MoserCENTRO-MATIC1am, Maggie Mae's Denton transplants Centro-matic have been quiet of..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...players, including all the members of his other band, Centro-matic. Where Centro-matic is a rock outfit, SSG is Johnson's..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature

Will Johnson

Record review

"...more personal than what's to be found on a Centro-matic or South San Gabriel disc, and the intimacy created..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Manifesto Destiny

Literate pop, the Elephant 6 in your Parish

"...with Shearwater, which is on local label Misra, alongside Centro-matic, who also enjoy a very friendly relationship with Okkervil..."

July 23, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Bigsby's Prolific Will Johnson never gets a rest. The Centro-matic frontman recently released two albums: C-m's Love You Just..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Southern Rock Opera

SXSW 02 Music Fest Wrap-up

"...came to see the ostensibly indie rock sounds of Centro-matic and Palaxy Tracks. Centro-matic's ever-busy Will Johnson played it..."

March 22, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...CENTRO-MATIC: Centro-matic's 2001 gem Distance and Clime is pretty lush..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...CENTRO-MATIC: Stepping up from behind the drum kit of Dallas'..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Will Johnson

"...eight years expecting another side of his rock band Centro-matic or standard singer-songwriter fare is in for a surprise...."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...given Johnson’s longtime Lone Star presence leading acts like Centro-matic and South San Gabriel, plus recent touring with Jason..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

"...best, with Will Johnson headlining behind the indie troubadour's post-Centro-Matic solo releases Wire Mountain and El Capitan, two harrowing..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Girl Ultra, Nori with strings, Maxo Kream, Mudhoney, Little Mazarn, and more recommended shows

"...and indie folk everyman Will Johnson (of cult Texans Centro-matic and South San Gabriel), who recently posted a studio..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Buffalo Nichols, Stephanie Bergara, and the Hickoids soundtrack our week in local sound

"...courtesy of Jason Isbell's unleashed guitar, resets heavy. The Centro-matic roar of "Eureka Flame" and percussive scorched dread of..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Doug Freeman

We Have an Issue: Getting Into the Weeds

Celebrate 420 with our dive into Luck Presents, cannabis culture and reform, and some locally made CBD products to mellow you right out

"...to Fiction Matt White speaks with singer-songwriter Will Johnson (Centro-Matic, South San Gabriel) about his debut novel,If or When..."

April 16, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

If or When I Call: Will Johnson Discusses His Debut Novel

Long-held itch harvests the road, autobiography, and compassion

"...force behind beloved Texas bands South San Gabriel and Centro-Matic, acts he co-founded and toured around the world after..."

April 9, 2021 Music Post by Matt White

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...with its author's wilting chorus. A stunning rendition of Centro-matic's "Flashes and Cables" makes sense in capping the dichotomy..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Checking In: Will Johnson Homeschools His Kids

Song whisperer and his wife Jessie Johnson also blast some Madvillain

"...quantified by his solo work or in conjunction with Centro-matic, South San Gabriel, Monsters of Folk, Overseas, Marie/Lepanto, and..."

April 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Will Johnson

"...his debut for local imprint Keeled Scales, the former Centro-matic fulcrum draws in an array of new talent, most..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Hear Will Johnson's New Old Single, “Cornelius”

Singer-songwriter revives shelved song for upcoming Wire Mountain LP

"...The one-time Centro-matic frontman stands among central Texas’ most prolific artists. His..."

June 12, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Track Premiere: Little Mazarn’s “Vermont”

Ambient folk for moths

"...and cello as Verrill, vocally assisted by Will Johnson (Centro-matic, Monsters of Folk) and frequent collaborator Kendra Kinsey, sings,..."

April 29, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Unveils Third Artist List

Bedouine, Priests, Mystery Lights, Kokoko!, and 297 more

"...as do NYC post-punk cult act the Bush Tetras, Centro-matic and Marie/Lepanto song-stirrer Will Johnson, and Bella Union crew..."

Jan. 9, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

When the summer slows down, the live music starts to heat up.

"...Johnson is a full-time job. Even with indie powerhouse Centro-matic on ice, the lonesome road balladeer continues to cast..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Will Johnson

"...long held between the aggressive guitars of former outfit Centro-matic and the darker, solemn pull of his solo outings..."

April 14, 2017 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Two Austin Musicians Killed in Wreck

Chris Porter and Mitchell Vandenburg taken in tragic tour crash

"...His 2015 LP, This Red Mountain – produced by Centro-matic frontman Will Johnson – showed off his emotionally real-and-raw..."

Oct. 20, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Redeye

"...Texas slant, as do its producer Matt Pence (Midlake, Centro-matic), and mixer Erik Wofford (Black Angels, White Denim). "H..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Music Review by Neph Basedow

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...Burr recalls a folkier Will Johnson (Monsters of Folk, Centro-Matic). Fifth LP Pale White Dove, due in April, drives..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

The Great Gig in the Sky

The best albums of our lives – and the afterlife

"...6) Centro-matic, Take Pride in Your Long Odds..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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