Swishing It Up for OUTsider Fest 2024
An exclusive look at what's next for Austin's premier transmedia fest
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Jan. 16, 2024 Qmmunity Post by James Scott
Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs
New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter
"...founding indie label/lifestyle line Paid Better, championing an unfettered DIY ethos with colorful projects and homegrown tours, plus a..."
Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez
Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest
"...sound, the trio began making waves in Space City's DIY community with a promising string of singles. With a..."
Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life
Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray
"...more – including the unsung ladies who made Austin DIY more than a boys club – this new oral..."
Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson
The Austin Chronic: Meet the Stoner Who Puts Plants Onstage at Concerts
Zak Peters and Play to the Plants bring greenery to Austin music
"...way Peters transports the plants to clubs is comically DIY...."
Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin
Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville Still Reigns, Reimagined, at the Moody Theater
Try “Fuck and Run” as “Make Love and Stick Around”
"...the album that catapulted the young songwriter from Chicago’s DIY subculture to alt-rock stardom. Swaggering through Guyville’s entirety with..."
Dec. 2, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood
"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
"...the Q&A title. This comes after detailing his early DIY Chicano act Shaft el Grupo de Rock, a crucial..."
Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week
From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH
"...the Long Time's Jack Sanders. The Austin-neighboring city's two DIY teams (Meat City Smoke and the Lockhart Hawks) enlist..."
Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez
How to Watch Willie Nelson’s Friday Hall of Fame Induction, and More Music News
An Electric Church-saving fundraiser and major Latin music lineup
"...end-of-November fundraising deadline to keep their spot. The liquid-light-drenched DIY venue posted last week: "Our landlord issued an ultimatum,..."
Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
The American Analog Set’s Heavy Return and Seven More Songs From Austin Artists
New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, NOOK Turner, the Teeta, and more
"...year that included opening for visceral punk pros Surfbort, DIY hellraisers the Pinky Rings continue to bare their canines..."
Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Austin Powell
17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest
Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz
"...her go-to recording studio Elevate Network down south, newly DIY-ing food truck hub Cimarrón off East MLK, and an..."
Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo
Austin Public Hits the Big Screen With Special Screening and Mixer
Cable access institution celebrates its 50th anniversary
"...its first public access cable station, in 1973, Austin’s DIY culture embraced the opportunity – and has kept embracing..."
Oct. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Fantastic Fest Review: Scala!!!
The very punk history of London’s legendary art/grindhouse cinema
"...for the Scala, with its grindhouse-meets-art house programming and DIY attitude, seems a clear progenitor for the early days..."
Sept. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front
Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend
"...very long way," Hervey explains. "We're still grassroots and DIY, but we've had a bit more time and experience..."
Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows
"...by Dru Molina, and a new band of familiar DIY players, Touch Girl Apple Blossom, led by Olivia Garner...."
Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Review: Modern Sophia, Muddy Demos 4 Boo
Beloved kitty send-off achieves lo-fi spiritual bedroom pop sound
"...the record are short, stream-of-consciousness tracks that carry the DIY-sounding aesthetic throughout. "Delilah,” with its bluesy guitars and whimsical..."
July 12, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian
Once Upon a Time in Uganda
The true, crazy story of Wakaliwood
July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
Residential Address: The College of Hip-Hop Knowledge Schools Austin on Homegrown and National Talent
Organized Konfusion's Prince Po joins Fresh Fridaze on July 14
"...well as the CHHK record label roster. This is DIY, with a touch of tailgate and a whiff of..."
July 7, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Flying Lotus, and Oneohtrix Point Never to Play Levitation 2023 on Halloween Weekend
The multi-venue Austin music festival expands, October 26-29
"...October 26 through 29, the homegrown festival welcomes a..."
June 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
The Trans Artists Powering Austin’s Alternative Nightlife Scene
After a brutal legislative session, local underground music may “never be the same again”
"...the studio, they've established a consistent DJ presence at DIY raves and aboveground venues alike. After a brief spell..."
June 23, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood
Why Natural Wine Is the Biggest Drink Trend in Austin Right Now
Act natural this summer
"...young winemakers in Swartland are making very inventive and DIY natural wines, and there's something "garage-style" about their process..."
May 26, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin
The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic
The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home
"...We did our low-budget, $7,000 project Red 11 together,..."
May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Art-Punks Transy Warhol Carve the "Space to Figure Everything Out"
Quartet seeks Control in transphobic Texas on gushy, unabashed debut
"...Warhol is running the tapes off themselves, in true DIY fashion!..."
May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall
Felt Out Follows Their Shape-Shifting Pop Intuition
A rename and shared chemistry propel the Austin duo's new album
"...writing or whatever. If we're playing at a super DIY event, we don't try to bend backward to fit..."
April 28, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood
The Sound of an Enigma in Sonarius: The Mysteries of M
Austin-based TV creator Peter Mattei turns to audio drama for his new Audible series
"...resources. So Mattei decided that Sonarius would be "a DIY project that we made locally," closer to his days..."
April 28, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Hyde Park JuiceLand Location to Close, With Exploded Records Relocating
Eclectic vinyl emporium will move to JuiceLand’s Guadalupe shop
"...Not a freestanding shop, but instead a free-floating annex..."
April 12, 2023 Music Post by Julian Towers
SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday
A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star
"...old Austin still know how to throw a killer DIY show. I was at House of Commons sipping free..."
March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston
SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday
A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more
"...polished Italo and dismal darkwave felt miles away from DIY bedroom tinkering. Most importantly, instead of just hiding behind..."
March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers
SXSW Film Review: Citizen Sleuth
Doc is a dogged investigation of true-crime podcasting
"...Mile Marker 181 was very DIY, with Nestor cleverly creating her own home studio and..."
March 12, 2023 Screens Post by Kat McNevins
Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music
Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival
"...Tue 14, 9:30pm, the Belmont Playful DIY maven Bartees Strange's titles convey: Latest "Tisched Off" rages..."
March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff
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