Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...to the other milestones the year would bring: OUTsider, Austin International Drag Fest, and HavenCon (three quirky, queer fests..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Morris Beachy

Remembering Austin's pioneering choral conductor

"...The man who brought together more voices in Austin than anyone else has sung his last song. Morris..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Here We Go Again

The Riddlin' Kids -- DIY with a bullet.

"...more than a music video. In the case of Austin's Riddlin' Kids and their clip for "I Feel Fine,"..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...forward into amplification, and with Ely, boom the campfire chorus of "Right Where I Belong."..."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Oliver!

Despite some fine performances, consistently lush and well-executed chorus numbers, and stunning sets and costumes, the Austin Musical Theatre production of Oliver! leaves one wanting more.

"...and certainly there are some impressive things in this Austin Musical Theatre production. For those who perhaps have not..."

May 11, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Texas Platters

The Scabs

"...As befits their standing as Austin's most popular band, the Scabs have become something of..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...Three nights of new plays by member playwrights of Austin Script Works, a support organization for committed dramatists. Two..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Drake Tungsten and His Boy Skellington

"...was unquestionably one of the most dangerous weapons in Austin's musical arsenal last year, if not the most lethal...."

Jan. 22, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Hop on the Bus, Gus; Donate a New Can, Stan

"...The Coalition is an outgrowth of the City of Austin's Green Builder Program. Membership in the coalition is $20..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Column

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...before her band crashed in for the song’s anthemic chorus, the artist commanded the stage as much as the..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: What’s in a Name

On choosing a name and choice in general

"...James Scott is shared by 206 other people in Austin alone and over 3,000 in Texas – though the..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by James Scott

Album Review: BLK ODYSSY’s Pop-Rock Pivot

Rising “Funkentologist” leaves R&B behind on 1-800-FANTASY

"...artist, born Juwan Elcock, launched his music career in Austin in 2016, but in the years since, an NPR..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Bold & the Bountiful: HAAM's Corporate Battle of the Bands Rocks for a Cause

Fifteen years in, HAAM's Corporate BOTB is bolder than ever

"...year, the CBOTB is probably the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’s – HAAM’s – most impactful fundraiser. There’s something..."

June 9, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Review: Ariadne Mila, elemental

Sweetly ethereal pop EP recaps a rocky relationship with a lover

"...Austin artist Ariadne Mila took the building blocks of life..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Feature by Adam Cherian

Album Review: je'Texas

je'Texas

"...executives who hadn't taken quite enough acid yet. The Austin trio – consisting of Damien Llanes (drums), Gian Ortiz..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

What We’re Listening to This Week

A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver, Jenny Parrott, Startographers, and more local sounds worth hearing

"...To" in the second coming of Waylon Jennings. The chorus counters: Longview Texan Miranda Lambert weakens knees with her..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...bar next door during their packed first performance in Austin. A prior searing set by Sasami, at a showcase..."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Giant Dog Teases Impending Concept Album

Austin punk quintet transports partygoers to “Avalonia”

"...In either case, a backyard concert from a beloved Austin band that hasn’t played in over a year signaled..."

May 24, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Sex Toys for Solo Summer Fun

Because your safest pandemic sex partner is you

"...corn this summer, there are affordable penis stimulators, like Austin's homegrown Fleshlight/Fleshjack's Quickshot ($34.95). Boggs says it's a prime..."

May 29, 2020 Arts Feature by Beth Sullivan

Capital in the Twenty-First Century

History doesn't repeat itself but the rhymes are terrifying in this unmissable documentary

"...we work out how to fix that, the next chorus will be the loudest...."

May 1, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Blow the Man Down

Slick and smart New England noir shows the women run the show

"...even the well-meaning young officer on the case (UT Austin grad Brittain, best known as the object of Lindsay..."

March 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Extreme Metal All-Stars Vltimas Debut “Monolilith”

Ex-Morbid Angel singer David Vincent hosted local LP sessions

"...very real,” he acknowledges. “It turned out the greater Austin area suited our ‘together time’ best from a logistical..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Bart Layton on Secrets, Lies, and American Animals

How the documentarian turned true crime tropes on their heads

"...Lipka, Allen, Reinhard, and Borsuk as themselves, playing Greek chorus on the truth (or otherwise) of what was being..."

June 14, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...They're not the only directors with Austin roots in today's massive lineup drop: PJ Raval has..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Robert Johnson Plays Antone’s Anniversary!

Antone’s resurrects Robert Johnson for its 42nd anniversary

"...the young protégé of Clifford Antone, who's now booked Austin's "Home of the Blues" since it reopened Downtown a..."

June 30, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Return of the xx

First of two nights at the Moody has ’em dancing in the aisles

"...the bass and drums. It hardly mattered to their Austin chorus...."

May 11, 2017 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Oasis: Supersonic

Britpop band looks back in anger

"...selling out legendary Knebworth festival grounds to a deafening chorus of 250,000 Britons. For fans and band alike, it..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Future of Tegan & Sara

Digital age Intervention

"...Austin Chronicle: Hi Sara, I’m Sarah as well. Congratulations on..."

Sept. 13, 2016 Music Post by Sarah Marloff

Chevalier

The latest playful foray from the Greek filmmaking avant-garde

"...their own scores and function as a literal Greek chorus. The striking imagery of the men filmed against the..."

June 17, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A. Sinclair

"...In local outfits Frank Smith and Grape St., Boston-to-Austin transplant Aaron Sinclair has mastered a fusion of indie..."

June 10, 2016 Music Review by Abby Johnston

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