Album Review: Emerging Indie Act West 22nd Has Nowhere to Be

Cross-genre debut album embraces heartache, desire, and nostalgia

"...album, Nowhere to Be. As a whole, the 45-minute record renders a sustained expression of ambivalent reminiscence throughout, offering..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Folks across the city have long used their yards and homes..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Momma Are Officially Rock Stars

Indie rockers’ second headline tour lands at Mohawk Sunday

"...“It is hilarious to look at that record and be like, rock & roll, oh yeah!,” Friedman..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...duo has evolved into an eclectic quintet that sweeps across country, blues, and vintage rock & roll to expand..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...with rising artist Hofmann felt like a showcase of cross-generational mentorship. Though Hofmann blew up thanks to a duet..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Dust Bowl Blues and Dystopian Futures in South by Southwest Musical O’Dessa

Geremy Jaspar on his Sadie Sink post-apocalyptic Americana odyssey

"...to the narrative possibilities of music, of concept album, “records that tell stories, songs that tell stories, songs that..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What to Expect at the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Our annual celebration of local music and the people who make it happen returns to Antone’s March 2

"...Over a dozen artists nominated across 53 categories in the 2024-2025 Austin Music Poll will..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Night of the Living Dildo Police

How a proposed Texas law would limit sex toy sales

"...video stores. Cities and counties decide when the retailers cross into “sexually oriented businesses” territory. In Austin, that’s when..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Caroline Rose Ditches Spotify and Live Nation for an Old-School Album Rollout

Alt-pop artist embraces a “slug mentality”

"...Daniel Ek in 2020 – who said musicians can’t "record music once every three to four years and think..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

Austin Noise Innovators Skloss Announce New Label, Debut Album

Watch the video for the title track first single

"...noise duo Skloss will be released by Fuzz Club Records...."

Nov. 20, 2024 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Whatever Your Genre, We Have Live Music Recommendations for You

Beerthoven, Tommy Stinson, Moody Bank$, and more

"...hard bop years, with a string of classic jazz records in various configurations, and the late-Sixties/Seventies funk years, in..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

HAAM Day Sets Lofty Fundraising Goal to Help Musicians in Need

CEO Paul Scott talks nonprofit's ambitions and impact

"...“HAAM Day,” it screams from the cross-street banner as you cruise South Lamar. It spills onto..."

Sept. 24, 2024 Music Post by Amber Williams

Cap City Comedy Club Anoints 2024 Funniest Person in Austin

Liz Splatt earns the cape and crown

"...rounds and five semifinal rounds, the finalists represented a cross-section of comics – some of whom began their comedy..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Arts Post by Valerie Lopez

Charley Crockett Honors His Country Roots in Front of Electrified Crowd

The $10 Cowboy turns jukebox for enthralled Austin audience

"...a stage arrangement constructed to look something like a cross between the Grand Ole Opry and a glammed-out CMA..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Parker Woodland Channels Sinéad O’Connor in Music Video for “Stranger”

Pop-punk trio goes simple to illustrate complex emotions

"...Mohawk Indoors. The band will also take over Waterloo Records Friday at 5pm for an in-store performance and record..."

Sept. 4, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Quin NFN Returns With Second to None

Austin’s most-streamed rapper rebounds from health scare

"...symptoms, namely bloody stool and increasingly swollen lymph nodes across his body, caused doctors to suspect he might have..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...guest credits for latest single “Archangel” – violin and record scratching. Born in Damascus, Syria, and raised in Dublin,..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...demo to a couple friends, I felt encouraged to record a studio version.” The ensuing album was financed in..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...classical strings (check last month’s Close to Home EP, recorded by a BIPOC orchestra at the Draylen Mason Music..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Nanci Griffith Songs Come Alive at the Cactus Cafe

The annual tribute show celebrates more than just her music

"...Texas downpour before strumming “I Wish It Would Rain.” Nashville-recorded Samuel Current picked “Wheels” because it reminded him of..."

July 9, 2024 Music Post by Amber Williams

Kinky Friedman, Outlaw, Author, and One-Time Gubernatorial Candidate, Dies at 79

Cowboy died peacefully at home

"...the irreverent singer-songwriter who lampooned “wuss” culture both on record and on the ballot, has died at 79...."

June 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...We were really hoping last year’s second-hottest summer on record in Texas was a one-time deal. A unique pressure..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...pricey consulting firm McKinsey & Company to conduct a cross-agency audit of government spending to reduce homelessness – but..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pereira, Obrian Lift Austin FC to Fifth-Straight Home Win

ATXFC rises to third seed in the Western Conference

"...Stadium Saturday night, winning at home for a club record fifth time in a row, and for the second..."

May 19, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Hovvdy Stays True to Texas on New Self-Titled Album

ATX-launched duo talks songwriting and special unplugged release shows

"...Austin Chronicle: A lot has changed since y’all last..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

SCOTUS Blocked Shackles in Court. What About Jail Cell Hearings in Austin?

Bail hearings in confinement are common in Travis County

"...Not all jail cell bail hearings are recorded for public record, so we can’t generalize about what..."

April 22, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

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April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...– finally signed with Jack White’s storied Third Man Records and released third album Playing Favorites in March. On..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...Who among us hasn’t taken a cross-country car journey that taught us a little about life,..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...Friends & Allies, gone. Thirsty Planet, adios. Skull Mechanix, cross ’em off the list. The pandemic era was particularly..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

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