Witness a Live Duel!

Metallic heshers test Electric Church’s new mobile studio

"...Hard-tripping Austin quartet Duel attempts to bottle its testicular perspiration with a live LP capture on Sunday and Monday..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: No Really, How Are You?

Daniel Johnston provides backstory to Hi, How Are You? Day, plus the first 2017/18 Austin Music Awards talent reveal

"...but it's not really the frog's name," clarified Daniel Johnston about the happy, tentacle-eyed amphibian famous from both his..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Celebrate MLK Day With P.I.E.

“Peace Includes Everyone” and everyone could use a treat right now

"...there’s something inherently communal about making and sharing pies. One homegrown organization has been organizing pie socials for more..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...Thomas Fawcett: The Roots & Friends, 800 Congress (SXSW)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: Margaret Moser’s Final Act

Margaret Moser tribute concert, following Black Fret's money, and a last chance to nominate locals in the Austin Music Poll – this week!

"...last will and testament, but for the sake of documentation, if the Reaper sneaks up on me, I want..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Tommy Howard

"...Despite a 25-year career and consistent work with Church on Monday, the Jon Klekman Quartet,..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Review by Michael Toland

Playback: Saturnalia Lands

Austin welcomes new DIY music fest while another gets blocked in court

"...Late Sunday afternoon, Topaz McGarrigle stood in the grassy, multi-acre expanse fronting..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Revamping the Austin Music Poll

Here's how Playback's voting

"...As you read this, Chronicle staffers are poring over 20 years of online Austin..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Activists out to Derail Police Contract

Agreement hits City Council in early December

"...Disagreement was rife over the Austin Police Association's pending contract Mon­day night at the Public Safety Commission...."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Rev. Larry Bethune Retires From University Baptist Church

Pioneering pastor steps down after three decades with influential church

"...Rev. Dr. Larry Bethune, one of Austin's longest-tenured (and perhaps most controversial) pastors, retired..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Church Cuts Loose

Aussie jangle-pop legacy encores SXSW 2015

"...The Church last appeared in Austin two years ago for South..."

Sept. 19, 2017 Music Post by Michael Toland

Playback: David Ramirez’s Lost Art

David Ramirez’s America, HAAM Benefit Day, and the reverend of Austin music

"...Fall 2015 found me one night standing in front of Lamberts, the door guy..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Your Weekend in Film

Nothing wrong with a little escapism

"...After a week like this one, we could all use a little escapism. A trip..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...The rain may have stopped, but Harvey continues to wreak havoc across Texas. Last weekend’s storm dumped..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

So much queer fun this week

"...Turn your gaydar on this week cuz there's lots of queer fun to..."

July 14, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your handbook for a happy Friday and Saturday

"...FRIDAY Antone’s 42nd Anniversary..."

July 7, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Playback: You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

But you can still put your arms around Margaret Moser

"...As we raced to San Antonio last Sunday, three full-time Austin music men exchanged origin..."

June 16, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...the editorial meeting, my mind immediately went to school bonds and CodeNEXT meetings, and City Coun­cil's hiatus-followed-by-budget-rush, and the..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Lege Lines: Resistance in the “Sanctuary”

Assessing the fallout after SB 4’s passage

"...A mixture of bright colors spilled onto the page to convey a solemn message: "Please don't..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Protesters Stage Sit-in at Governor's Office to Oppose Sanctuary Cities Bill

Activists won't move until Abbott vetoes "racist" bill

"...a verbal warning then began issuing class B misdemeanor citations for criminal trespassing. Those that did not leave after..."

May 1, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Trumpet Constant Ephraim Owens Won’t Be Rushed

New Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee substitutes kindness and ubiquity for a back catalog

"...into the Austin Music Awards Hall of Fame last month at the Moody Theater during South by Southwest, is..."

April 7, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

"...America's all-time bestseller then performed an acoustic version of "Unanswered Prayers," as if familiarity with a 1991..."

March 24, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

2016-17 Austin Music Awards

"...Chronicle founders and owners Nick Barbaro and Louis Black..."

March 13, 2017 Photo Gallery

Undocumented, Unafraid

Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests

"...Yunuen Alvarado sat motionless at her desk. The 18-year-old undocumented Texas State University..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Music Awards' Industry Accolades Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, and many more

"...The Austin Music Awards ceremony isn't until next week, but the industry awards were..."

March 6, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...Stevie Ray Vaughan, Extreme Heat, Van Wilks Band, Chinanine, Concept..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...Credit Austin's music community with this: We're exceptional at outrage...."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Critics Poll

"...Kahron Spearman: Kendrick Lamar, ACL Fest (weekend one)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Wish List: Meals on Wheels Requests Deliverers

Remember your homebound neighbors

"...Meals on Wheels Central Texas ensures the delivery of approximately 2,000..."

Dec. 22, 2016 News Post by Montinique Monroe

Swingle All the Way!

Stritch, Caruso deliver hit holiday cabaret from Birdland

"...If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to celebrate Christmas at..."

Dec. 20, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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