Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...70s and 80s, followed by a conversation with creator/EP Chris Brancato and cast members Danny Pino (Mayans M.C.) and..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...The Associated Press; Robert Daniels, Associate Editor, RogerEbert.com; Joanna Robinson, podcaster and cultural critic, The Ringer DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Stand-up Comic) and Tone Bell (Netflix’s Drink Masters), with Chris Tellez (Comedy Central) as your emcee. For 12 years,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Announces Black Keys Keynote and More Featured Speakers

Jane Fonda, Dwyane Wade, Elijah Wood top latest announcement

"...in the landmark case Aguinda v. Texaco, Inc., and Chris Smalls, founder of The Congress of Essential Workers, lead..."

Jan. 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Lava In My Veins) Martin Baron (Collision of Power) Chris Barton (Glitter Everywhere! Where It Came From, Where It's..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Journeyman: JaRon Marshall's Path From Black Pumas to Jazz-Hop Debut

Methodical keyboard maestro lands atmospheric LP earth sounds

"...MCs. Joined by drummer Michael Longoria and singer James Robinson, he released a digital EP titled The Black Power..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

The 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Photos

"...Christina and Jackie Venson..."

April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Arbi Pedrossian, Jenna Cavelle, Katrina Kudlick, Alex Familian, Hadley Robinson, Anna Zlokovic After hitting a breaking point, Hannah’s inner..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...April or May of 1978. The headliner: San Antonian Chris Geppert, a year away from becoming Grammy-winning, chart-­topping, yacht..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Adds Cheech Marin, Titane Director Julia Ducournau For 2023

Plus the Metaverse and student athlete NIL deals part of the program

"...released a first round speaker list including Indeed CEO Chris Hyams and Molly White (the comedic genius behind "no..."

Nov. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thor: Love and Thunder

The Slayer of Thanos becomes a lovesick clown in this mirthless sequel

"...Directed by: Taika Waititi. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Christian Bale, Russell Crowe,..."

July 8, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Audience Award Winners

Patton Oswalt's I Move My Dad takes top honors again

"...Spotlight Audience Award Winner: We Are Not Ghouls Director: Chris James Thompson, Producers: Jessica Farrell, Jack Turner, Andrew Swant..."

March 24, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Murai, Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle Taking place almost entirely..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

“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

Austin Band Fires Singer and Founding Guitarist Over Refusal to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Hans Gruber & the Die Hards set to tour with new lineup this month

"...the two fired members – Hans Emanuelson and TJ Robinson – addressed fans on a website for the band...."

Oct. 12, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...Maxey, arts advocate Martha Cotera, and former Council Member Chris Riley - accepted the assignment to help her “explore”..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

True to the Blues: Eastside Kings Festival Returns

"It's not three chords, it's the heart and soul of a nation!" – Birdlegg

"...is a record collector's wet dream. Their singer, Matthew Robinson, plays ESK Fest Saturday night in the courtyard of..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Live Review: With Nothing Left to Prove the Black Crowes Shake Their Moneymakers – Front-to-Back

Robinson brothers invoke a good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll bash

"...leanest, meanest and most concise. Now that the brothers Robinson have put aside their differences (again), it made sense..."

Aug. 16, 2021 Music Post by Michael Toland

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...wide-ranging, 13-act lineup of community excellence. Blues bandleader Matthew Robinson represents the local legacy, having performed on the Eastside..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...Jurors: Amanda N’Duka, Jake Coyle, Joanna Robinson..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...Judge: Nigel Topping (High-Level Climate Champion for COP26). Debaters: Chris Stark (CEO, Committee on Climate Change,) Dr. Leah Stokes..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...a panel of stakeholders including, Turner analysts Candace Parker, Chris Webber, Senior Vice President of NBA Digital Content Operations..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...for the time. Cast List: Lorenza Izzo, Bryan Craig, Chrissie Fit, Simu Liu, Steven Bauer, Liza Weil, Cranston Johnson,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...and guitar and a limber Miami Vice rhythm, Donnell Robinson (1969-2018), aka MC Overlord and Big Don, suddenly rings..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...backing from Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Don Was, and Chris Robinson. Aaron Lee Tasjan likewise burns his psychedelic guitar..."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Chronicle Readers Choose Conans as Their Favorite Pizza in Austin

Local deep-dish pizza institution takes prize as top Pie Fighter

"...We caught up with Chris Strader, current co-owner alongside his siblings Chad and Carly,..."

July 10, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...American stories. There's a song about Grandpa, about Jackie Robinson, a song about riding mules out of the Grand..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Coronavirus and the Threat to Those Recovering From Addiction

Maintaining connections – at a distance – to stay sober during the pandemic

"...Chris Marshall, sober 13 years, knows well the importance of..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hans Gruber & the Die Hards

"...Gruber & the Die Hards – spastic vocalist TJ Robinson, drummer Chris Thompson, bassist/trombonist Kurt Armstrong, guitarist/trumpeter/keyboardist Hans Emanuelson,..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Review by Tim Stegall

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...urgently needed medical funds for local horror expert Patience Robinson-Campos. The co-host of Deliberations of Doom was recently diagnosed..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

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