SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought out of hiding by Treasury Agent..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Tribute Convenes Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, and More at the Hollywood Bowl

Two-night song extravaganza pulled stars from across generations

"...his dad’s “The Ghost” with Daniel Lanois on steel, Beck steered “Hands on the Wheel,” and Margo Price and..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...That stage, built for community performances, gets a marquee christening with Dinosaur Jr., Soul Asylum, and A Giant Dog...."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Renfield

Dracula's sidekick finally gets his day in the sun

"...Directed by: Chris McKay. Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina and Ben..."

April 14, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

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Adam Driver takes on dinosaurs as a space traveler in the wrong era

"...Directed by: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Starring: Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe..."

March 17, 2023 Movie Review by Dex Wesley Parra

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...with verve and panache. Current supernova, future superstar.  – Christina Garcia JaRon Marshall..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...music seemed a little familiar," recalls Big Boys bassist Chris Gates of his first exposure to the Ramones. "There..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...20) Portrayal of Guilt, Christfucker (Run for Cover)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sue Foley, Nat Adderley Jr., Cheap Trick, Little Mazarn and Ralph White, High Desert Queen, and the Austin Record Convention

"...Chris Layton's sticks striking a snare – an impeccable sonic..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...settled into its current lineup with Hey, Puppy axeman Chris McQueen; Roy Hargrove's RH Factor drummer Jason "JT" Thomas;..."

June 4, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Paper Street Podcast Gives a Voice to the Indie Film Industry

With movie production in lockdown, try the sounds of Paper Street

"...indie filmmakers by indie filmmakers," explained host and filmmaker Becky Sayers...."

May 22, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roger Waters and Erin Lee Carr to Keynote SXSW 2020

Also appearing: Phoebe Robinson, 50 Cent & Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

"...Kitchen: Brad Leone, Claire Saffitz, Andy Baraghani, Molly Baz, Chris Morocco, Carla Lalli Music, and Alex Delany...."

Nov. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Must-See Saturday Acts at ACL Music Festival

Including a handful of weekend-two exclusives

"...Chris Shiflett5pm, BMI stage Twenty years slinging strings in Foo..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Music Feature

Draylen Mason Is Still Being Remembered, and How Matters

A year after his death, we should do as Draylen did

"...other concerns. And yet, on Feb. 27, when Roscoe Beck accepted his Austin Music Award for Best Bass, he..."

March 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...this competition for acceptance. Cast: Jocelyn DeBoer, Dawn Luebbe, Beck Bennett, Neil Casey, Mary Holland, D'Arcy Carden, Dot-Marie Jones,..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Psych, pop, and punk this weekend? Yes, please.

"...whose shared DNA with Vaaska includes Power Trip drummer Chris Ulsh on the microphone, enhance a lineup also yielding..."

June 29, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...the organization for their abortion-related legislative activity, including Reps. Chris Paddie, Giovanni Cap­ri­g­lione, and Wayne Faircloth – all of..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...their relationship. Cast: Lauren Lapkus, Nick Rutherford, Lucy Hale, Beck Bennett, Dree Hemingway, Beverly D'Angelo, John Kapelos, Maya Kazan,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Relationtrip Is Weird in All the Right Places

High-speed romance kicks love into overdrive

"...Beck and Liam, two anti-relationship loners, bond over their shared..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees 1983-2016

Never before published list of all Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame inductees

"...Roscoe Beck (01)..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Olin, Rosanna Arquette, Jordan Gavaris, Alexander Koch, Nathan Keyes, Chris Voss (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paul Cauthen’s Deep Country Gospel

Former Sons of Fathers frontman’s solo debut deals out one of the best country albums of the year

"...against popular country music in Nashville behind artists like Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, and Margo Price...."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Releases First Wave of Panels

The Mr. Robot crew are back

"...Robot, Sam Esmail, who, with stars Rami Malek and Christian Slater, will take part in the panel “Coding on..."

Oct. 20, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...One of Austin's many gifted couples, Eleanor Whitmore and Chris Masterson released their sophomore effort Good Luck Charm in..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Documentary Feature Competition category is St. Edward’s prof Scott Christopherson’s Peace Officer, while in the Visions category, Ben Powell..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nick Drake

A new tome sheds light on the mythic UK folkie

"...Pages of handwritten lyrics unfold alongside Chris Healey's deconstruction of every song, while Pete Paphides attempts..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Thursday Interviews

Busting out with six Thursday SXSW interviews

"...Elton John's Rocket Music Management and endorsements from Jeff Beck and Paul Weller, the Strypes now have the UK..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Before I Disappear Director/Screenwriter: Shawn Christensen Based on the 2013 Academy Award-winning short film "Curfew."..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Blurred Lines

Robin Thicke & John Beckwith aren’t the only acts sharing song titles

"...Through all of this, Canadian classical composer John Beckwith became an unlikely beneficiary. In 1997, Beckwith composed a..."

Aug. 29, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Damned, Damned, Damned

Chaos in Tejas brings the bedlam

"...that does nothing to tell their story. Singer Daron Beck's keyboard washes would work just as easily on guitar,..."

May 31, 2013 Music Feature

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