How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...the London native became one of the world's greatest DJs. At his white-hot heights, he ranked as the genre's..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Hang the DJ

The new political theatre invites you into its messy, sexy conversation

"...Hang the blessed DJ..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Jackie Venson Strips Off Her Blues Band and Becomes Her Own "DJ"

Austin's reigning Best Guitarist scales the ladder to the roof

"...go solo last year. As such, venues now host "DJ" Jackie Venson, a classically trained pianist turned electric blues..."

July 26, 2019 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Spotlight: DJ Jester the Filipino Fist

Breakdancing with Willie, Biz, and Weird Al.

"...with a functional pair of ears mistaking recent Austin-by-way-of-SA DJ Jester the Filipino Fist (aka G. Michael Pendon) for..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Gaming's Nine to Five

What brought our joystick the most joy this year

"...2) 'DJ HERO' All I need to say to piss everyone..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

What We’re Listening to Right Now

DJ Jester & DJ Marz, Willie Nelson on Billy Joe Shaver, Lisa Morales, High Heavens, and ZZ Top

"...DJ Jester & DJ Marz Are Made in USA..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Sinnerfold Delivers a Whammy

Texas Rollergirls pay tribute to smartest, toughest and fastest

"...took some of the biggest prizes: Most improved, unsung hero, skater of the year and Ms. Texas Rollergirl...."

Jan. 23, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Stomp the Yard

Although littered with clichés and shopworn manipulations, this film's intervening dance sequences are so captivating that it’s almost possible to forget you’ve seen this movie a hundred times before.

"...busy entertaining to worry about being original. The film’s hero, D.J. (Short), is a dancing prodigy with a chip..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

You're a Woman, I'm a Machine

That frazzled local who looks like he just stepped out of American Pie is actually one of the hottest DJs and producers going

"...the security team in his corner. Gartner's a superstar DJ signed to Ultra Music, one of the largest electronic..."

May 13, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Deadmau5

"...Perched 10 feet up behind an all-black Daft Punk-style DJ booth, Deadmau5's stage act is a mystery. Throw in..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

Gay Place

Hurray for the Riff Raff, Yacht, the Gossip ... what more could your li'l heart desire?

"...SPEW & PHONE DATE PRESENT DJ Personal Best & DJ Hero Worship spinning 7-inches all..."

March 16, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

ACL Music Fest Saturday Listings

ACL Saturday by the blurb

"...This Canadian DJ and remix-happy beat freak with an oversized mouse head..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature

This Week's Waste of Time

A browser game that uses the click wheel for a change.

"...which is part music game, part puzzle, and part DJ Hero. The three parts might not all come together..."

Feb. 25, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Playing the Field

The lowdown on the season's new games

Nov. 20, 2009 Screens Feature

Houston Rapper Maxo Kream's Fatigue Couldn't Dampen Excitement at Emo’s

Sound issues and back-to-back shows still led to a 20-song set

"...Emekwanem Biosah Jr. towers like a rugged anti-hero on albums as he vividly relives his tough formative..."

Oct. 21, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

ACL Live Review: Gary Clark Jr.

Hometown guitar hero catalyzes other artists and genres

"...on Saturday night’s American Express mainstage, the homegrown guitar hero brought a sprawling 13-piece backing, including horns and dual..."

Oct. 13, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Jackie Venson Solos

Local blues hero goes solo to cut costs, city polls on use of $12 million earmarked for the arts, and the U.S. State Dept. blocks Palestinian artist Dirar Kalash from the Fusebox Festival

"..."I'm now a DJ with a guitar, but with original music," summarizes the..."

April 12, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Game for Every Player

And a gift for every gamer

Dec. 3, 2010 Screens Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...is free-to-the-public, outdoors, and at the request of their hero, Joe Ely. (Waterloo Park, 6pm) -- Andy Langer..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Fusebox Festival Schedule

"...8-9pm: A Western. Action Hero (Bristol, England), Victory Grill, 1104 E. 11th...."

April 23, 2010 Arts Feature

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...trumpet-trombone-sax front line along with an electric piano and DJ Apollo, a deft (and, indeed, def) percussionist in his..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

TCB

Getting heavy with Recover, poppy with Voxtrot, and rejoicing that the AMN flap is finally over. More or less.

"...to do it themselves, and thus was born Cult Hero records. The brand-new label has wasted precious little time,..."

July 23, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Tenth and Final SXSW Artist List

Action Bronson, Talib Kweli, a Blaze Foley tribute, and 196 more

"...The announcement also highlights a tribute to cult hero Blaze Foley (1949-1989). The Austin songwriter, remembered for his..."

March 1, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Peter Anthony/ DJ Muppetfucker, DJ Firewheel, Texture/Empire, Thursday, March 15

Live Shots: South by Southwest 2001

"...Peter Anthony/ DJ Muppetfucker, DJ FirewheelTexture/Empire, Thursday, March 15 Nature abhors a..."

March 23, 2001 Music Review by Marc Savlov

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...shining debut River Under the Road, and connected with heroes like Shawn Colvin, Steve James, and Iris Dement. She's..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Tuesday Showcase Picks

"...Peelander-Z, that batch of shrieking, hysterical, expat Japanese cartoon superhero punk rockers and subjects of recent rockumentary Mad Tiger,..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature

Fun Fun Fun Fest Preview

"...EP begs for new material soonish. – Melanie Haupt DJs Manny & Bigface..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Music Feature

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...And as for all those hometown heroes who stormed Sundance? They’ll get play at SXSW 2013,..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“Summerhood” (Canada, 96 min.) Writer/Director: Jacob Medjuck Cast: John Cusack, Joe Flaherty, Christopher McDonald Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

"...bourbon. The Fifth Street venue, known for its renowned DJ sets, is hosting a series of free shows on..."

July 20, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

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