Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...release/tour kickoff show, which features opening sets by Matador Records co-owner Gerard Cosloy, art punks Guiding Light, power poppers..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Chess Club Third Anniversary Weekend..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Gus Baldwin, the Sketch, and a New Era of Old School

Genre-agnostic quartet debuts with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics

"...The cozy house is covered wall-to-wall with records, cassettes, instruments, show posters, and set lists. Photos of..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...Gospel Sounds of the Reverend Horton Heat at Breakaway Records on North Loop last spring practically scrawled my name..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...at Sixth and Lamar sold. Targeted for redevelopment, Waterloo Records’ literal foundation for three full decades suddenly entered turnaround...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Cyndi Lauper, Pleasure P, Luxury Television, and More Crucial Concerts

Live music to drown out the week's news

"...Thursday 7, Chess Club..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...Friday 19, Chess Club..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Thursday 29, Chess Club..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Off Beat: Porcelain Infuses Noise Rock with “Realistic Ambition”

Intense quartet launches self-titled debut on Feb. 16

"...“C.O.A.” Their first LP arrives via Portrayal of Guilt Records, placing Porcelain alongside industrial rockers Nuclear Daisies on the..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...business boost hits the 13th Floor, Cheer Up Charlies, Chess Club, Elysium, Flamingo Cantina, Stubb's, and beyond...."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut

Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat

"...Launched with an in-store at Waterloo Records last Friday, Como Las Singles cops to cumbia from..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Aubrey Hays, Rod Gator, and the Bright Light Social Hour headline our recommended shows

"... – Angela Lim The Bright Light Social Hour In-StoreWaterloo Records, Friday 22..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Year Two of Oblivion Access Festival Fills the Experimental Gap in Austin

How the music festival co-founders keep up the mystique June 15-18

"...Presbyterian Church, as well as the new additions of Chess Club, the 13th Floor, and Club Eternal. Of the..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

King Louie, Killah Priest, and indie classical lead our recommended shows

"...from Craig, and organizer Coke's 5tet. Harney's books and records will also be for sale.  – Michael Toland Here..."

May 26, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...Chess Club, Friday 21 Carson Creek Ranch, Saturday 22..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

On Eras Tour, Taylor Swift Can Take Us Anywhere She Wants

Over those bridges and through the woods to Arlington stop

"...a roadshow which revisits her catalog including four un-toured records – the kickoff to the bridge of “My Tears..."

April 2, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...by the popularity of the Haçienda nightclub and scene-maker/Factory Records head Tony Wilson. Asked about the possibilities of new..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Her debut album will arrive this April through Partisan Records. Read our interview with Blondshell here.  – Genevieve Wood..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...you gotta be aware 24/7. It's like a constant chess match that never ends. From the time you wake..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...Not only did her work with Hotel Vegas and Chess Club win her Best Booker, she also accepted Best..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Shop Big Henry’s Vinyl & Gifts BLK Vinyl Breakaway Records Feels So Good Love Wheel Records Waterloo Records Best..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eli Josef's HITW residency, KOOP's Birthday Bash, and free Jackie Venson highlight our recommended shows

"...Waterloo Records, Friday 3..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Column by Katie Karp

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

"...– Doug Freeman Two Nights of A Giant Dog Chess Club, Friday 20 & Saturday 21..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...technology education.  – Genevieve Wood Ostraca, .gif from god, VotiveChess Club, Tuesday 20..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...individually ticketed shows are still on sale at levitation.fm. Chess Club also announced a run of majority local $10..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...Chess Club, Thursday 22 (w/ Screensaver, Michael C. Sharp)..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Vandoliers, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Mvtant, Florist, and more local shows worth your time

"...a Sixties McIntosh tube amplifier. With Mohawk and Breakaway Records teaming to open another high-fidelity listening room in nearby..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Column by Kahron Spearman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows

"...At 19, he released "Gypsy Woman" on Fania Records and [scored a] crossover hit. In 1973, he combined..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"...White – hold a soft opening of new space Chess Club around the corner, with daily bands, at 617..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...a determined midtempo gait. Limited-run CD available from Desert Records.  – Greg StittFrom the Mesa by Betty Benedeadly Wiardon..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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