Faster Than Sound: Clarence James Finds Clarity Post-Breakup on Debut

Following high school breakout, 20-year-old Georgetown crooner sticks a jazzy bedroom pop debut

"...During his high school senior year, the first concert Clarence James ever attended included him on the bill at..."

June 26, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Book of Clarence

Uneven attempt to both resurrect and spoof the biblical epic

"...Ward, Alfre Woodard, Teyana Taylor, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, James McAvoy and Benedict Cumberbatch...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Central Texas jazz crop: Ephraim Owens, Pamela Hart, Dr. James Polk, Andre Hayward, Alex Coke, Adrian Ruiz, Mike Sailors,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists

The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

"...beautifully softened renditions backed by two string players. Accompanying James Robinson, dancer Chandra Washington donned a sparkly masked suit..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

10 Bands Under 25 That Make Me Feel Alive

A quintessential coming-of-age soundtrack to score the next spiral

"...is the quintessential time capsule of today's West Campus. CLARENCE JAMES..."

June 10, 2022 Music Feature by Mars Salazar

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spirit Adrift, Austin Reggae Fest, Nilüfer Yanya, Amyl & the Sniffers, and more recommended shows

"...Bob scion Julian Marley (8pm). – Kevin Curtin David Shabani, Clarence JamesAugustine Cocktail Lounge, Saturday 23..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Adds Sasami, Petey, John Moreland, Stunna Girl, and More

36 days out, festival now adds music weekly

"...with Blackillac, Calder Allen, Cecilia & the Broken Hearts, Clarence James, Gothess Jasmine, Invoke, Kiko Villamizar, Lesly Reynaga, LHF..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Taps Baby Rose, Heart Bones & Laundry Day

108 more acts added to music fest

"...Austin acts making the mid-February cut include: Altamesa, Blushing, Clarence James, Color Candy, DJ Squake, DJ TradeMark, Dual Core,..."

Feb. 13, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...for the Living, the eponymous single of which featured Clarence James and dropped in December. The event is free..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Faster Than Sound: KindKeith Has What You Need

A dreamy alternative R&B debut and a few major venue reopenings, too

"...studio, moved here for a job offer from owner/bandleader James Petralli, connected through the singer's mother being best friends..."

May 14, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...soul establishment Madison McFerrin, and Austin bedroom R&B warper Clarence James. – Rachel Rascoe Jarhead FertilizerThe 13th Floor, Sunday..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...brings their legacy into focus, with testimonials from Jim James, Mark Ronson, and Khruangbin, among others. Down to three..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

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

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...44) James McMurtry, The Horses and the Hounds (New West)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Exhorder, Lera Lynn, Sobbrs, a Tom Waits tribute, and more shows worth seeing

"...prime 2021 class of artists: American Dreamer, BLK ODYSSY, Clarence James, Darkbird, Deezie Brown, Eimaral Sol, Guy Forsyth &..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Spoon Returns On Full Blast

Reigning local rockers' surprise show at Mohawk and more music news

"...to receive grants from the local nonprofit: American Dreamer, Clarence James, Darkbird, Deezie Brown, Eimaral Sol, Guy and Jeska..."

July 9, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...1) Clarence James, Fucked Me Up..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Kevin Curtin's Top 100 Austin Albums of 2020

Why stop at 10 when 10 times that still only scratches the surface of year-topping ATX releases?

"...48) Devin James Fry & Sari Andoni, Radicans (Old Faithful)..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...and RuDi Devino), rapper/singer Cha'keeta B, indie rock upstart Clarence James, acclaimed DJ Kay Cali, vocalist Eimaral Sol, rapper..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Totally in Sync, Tribe Mafia Joins DAWA's Black Music Month Residency

Austin hip-hop duo talks TV placements ahead of Antone's show

"...and acoustic R&B singer Ivy Roots, indie rock act Clarence James, and neo-soul artist Lunar RAE compose a small..."

June 2, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

New Gathering MoFest Brings Austin Music and Art Culture to the Country

Vibe Barn? Check. Organizers discuss new fest’s mission

"...A Giant Dog, Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, Night Cap, Clarence James, Angel White, Texas String Assembly, Riarosa, the Sidepiece..."

April 20, 2022 Music Post by Mars Salazar

Riders Against the Storm Hit Their Stride With Flowers for the Living

Three-time winners of the Austin Music Awards' Band of the Year honors keep building community and creativity

"...par with gin and juice. Adding young Georgetown crooner Clarence James in the Kid Cudi role of providing a..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Black Everythang Matters Accentuates Austin’s Wealth of Black Talent

A landmark display of Black unity within the city’s music scene

"...Cobain fused with old-school soul and rock & roll, Clarence James opened by bringing beautiful angst. Cha'keeta B, aka..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Summer Fun Playlist: Quarantine Chillout Tunes

"..."But Naw," Clarence James: Ooey-gooey bedroom pop from local 20-year-old prepping for..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Spinning Yarns

Tracing generations' worth of jazz and R&B history through the Texas Trumpets

"...like the octave-stretching lineups of Tower of Power or James (Brown) and the Famous Flames. No sax or trombone..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Coltrane, John Leguizamo, Lisa Marie, Debi Mazar, Harry Hamlin, Clarence Williams III...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...school’s matron divides them. Cast: Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

'The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle'

Once upon a time, at a venue far, far away, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band made their name in Austin

"...was as instrumental as he was at every position. Clarence [Clemons] was their awesome visage, and the power of..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: James Foley; with Chow Yun-Fat, Mark Wahlberg, Ric Young...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Okie Dokie Stomp

Clifford Antone didn't invent the blues, he immortalized them

"...When Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was booked, he played fiddle and ran..."

May 26, 2006 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?

Casar takes on the Supremes

"...– as demonstrated by the recent revelation that Justice Clarence Thomas has been secretly accepting luxury vacations from a..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

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