Free Music for the Taking at SXSW

Lady Bird Lake, Flatstock, and more

"...9pm: Como Las Movies..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...quartet of townie archetypes respectively seeks musical newcomers, tried-and-true classics, city escapism, or big-name stars...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...Holy Wave’s psychedelic pop pleasantry, the Well, Pussy Gillette, Como Las Movies, and more. Indoor hits rising Austinites the..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Announces Free Public Events Featuring Bootsy Collins, Bob Schneider

Lady Bird Lake programming and other free showcases run March 14-16

"...Ethnic Chamber Alliance to present Kalu James, Midnight Navy, Como Las Movies, and Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band...."

Feb. 22, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Como Las Movies..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Pelvis Wrestley’s High-Concept Pop Mythology

Bandleader Jammy Violet embraces queer world-building on sophomore LP

"...resettled in Austin, refreshed and eager to make a splash in their hometown music scene with the newly formed..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...to reimagine some of the state's most enduring modern classics. Highlights include Fat Tony and Paul Wall tackling Doug..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...is up for preorder too. – Rachel Rascoewillienelson.com, $39.98 Como Las Movies' Como Las Singles..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...Triggering the Flood, and the soulful, bluesy turns of last year's Electrostatic. Wilson continues to drop stunning singles, most..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...Jazz Association's cozy evening at the velvet-wrapped Cactus Cafe last weekend set the season. The concert kicked off a..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut

Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat

"...On Oct. 15, 2022, Como Las Movies played a massive Austin altar...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...to climate-controlled mini shelters. Alongside former Beyoncé drummer Nikki Glaspie & the Homies, Talking Heads tributers HeartByrne, Como Las..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...Radio-Television-Film professor Matthew McConaughey and last year's Moody College of Communication awardee Britt Daniel received..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...touches back down in the Lone Star State following last month's release of his first LP in eight years,..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

10 Years On, KUTX Celebrates Staying Fresh

Hip-hop, local talent help to upend public radio assumptions

"...After storming an initial wave of backlash from public radio skeptics, the station quickly wove its..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A DAWA benefit, A Giant Dog album release, and a country showcase headline our recommended Austin shows

"...Benefit Far Out Lounge, Sunday 20 (w/ Ben Buck, Como Las Movies, KVN)..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Column by Adam Cherian

$3 Shows Mixes Arts and Social Issues, Like Ben Buck’s Album Release and a DAWA Fundraiser

$3 entry for Como Las Movies, KVN, Suzanna Choffel, and more on Sunday

"...Burner ’97. The show will also feature genre-spanning artists Como Las Movies, KVN, Global Octopus, Pajama Sam, Vermin the..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

Bloody Mary Morning at GSD&M During SXSW 2023

"...Como Las Movies at Bloody Mary Morning presented by Austin..."

March 17, 2023 Photo Gallery

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...through South American rhythms. The Bogotá trio's second LP last spring belongs at some exotic new destination festival alongside..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Free Stuff to Do at South by Southwest

No badge, no wristband, no problem

"...artists such as Alesia Lani, J. Mill, Grace Sorenson, Como Las Movies, and Michi Sanz, and many more. Austin..."

March 3, 2023 SXSW Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...Spaceflight – revamped with a nonprofit model last year to represent artists like Big Bill, Christeene, and..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...artist-serving nonprofit the SIMS Foundation. Performances by Jackie Venson, Como Las Movies, Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper, Blakchyl,..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

The 41st Annual Austin Music Awards Step Onto a New Stage

Celebrate the city's best sounds this Sunday at Mohawk

"...an iconic Red River locale (drawn by artist Amitai Plasse). For the first time, The Austin Chronicle will reveal..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Get Your Tickets for the 41st Annual Austin Music Awards

"...Music Poll, the evening features performances from Jackie Venson; Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis; Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh,..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Last Week to Vote in the Austin Music Poll (Plus Some Exciting News About the Austin Music Awards)

Tickets are now on sale, and a pretty stellar performer lineup is announced

"...Other enticements? The just-announced performer lineup includes Jackie Venson; Como Las Movies with Sabrina Ellis; Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh,..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...show at the Concourse Project. Japan/Colorado hip-hop act Wez Atlas totes playful bilingual singles like “Overthink.”..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Free Week 2023

"...Como Las Movies during Free Week at Cheer Up Charlies..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Photo Gallery

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...NYE 2023: The Last Dance..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend Two

Standout sets from round two at Zilker Park

"...entire discography … meaning three singles released over the last four months. The ensuing 30 minutes proved her best..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

ACL Music Festival 2022: Saturday, Second Weekend

"...Como Las Movies..."

Oct. 16, 2022 Photo Gallery

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