Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...Graham Williams forecasted, the decidedly shy booker uttered few words beyond a quick thank you, but the Chronicle got..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Among the Austin Public Library’s storytelling segments and spoken-word workshops, this year’s Black History Month celebration spotlights the..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...Clinton, Adrienne Brown, Zsaknor Powe, Mike T., Charlie Mac, Daniel West, Joy Melan, Charles Adams Jr., Bernard White, Will..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

An Austin Music Poll FAQ: Attempting Answers on the 43-Year Tradition

Winner announcements move to print; the party moves to Antone’s

"...some frustrations about non-winning nominees (we don't use the L-word around here) having to buy their own tickets in..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

A Very Special Frasier at We Luv Video

130 animators come together for a tribute to the sitcom

"...(Adventure Time, Harvey Girls Forever!), James Adomian (Harley Quinn), Daniel Van Kirk (Bob’s Burgers), and more – gets its..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...Vocalist/bassist Leah Levinson hopped vertically during soundcheck, while vocalist/guitarist Daniel Meyer-O’Keeffe smartly directed traffic. Mohawk indoors already felt full..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Family of Man Killed by APD Calls for Police De-Escalation Medal

And they want more civilian oversight ASAP

"...on APD's YouTube page shows an officer, identified as Daniel Sanchez, taking cover behind Moonesinghe's fence. He yells, "Drop..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Daniel, Kurt, and Jeremiah: Why “Hi, How Are You” Matters

Austin's most famous mural is a case study in art preservation and cultural impact

"...home to a mural by the late Austin singer-songwriter/artist Daniel Johnston. Known variously as "the Daniel Johnston mural," "Jeremiah..."

May 26, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...singer did speak, the audience held on to every word. The bandleader commanded, “I want you guys to get..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...last night, they were called ..." the most frequent words to follow are "the Point." Descriptions of what they..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

"...of heavy, alt-classical vengeance. Repent now.  – Kevin Curtin Daniel Fears, LeTrainiumpSoundspace at Captain Quack's, Friday 4..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Booze You Can Use: A Few Choice Local Views

Sufficient Texas tipples to topple any tedium

"...somewhat smaller Ponderosa, except run by actual whiskey savant Daniel Barnes instead of any fictional Cartwright, and much more..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Most Memorable Moments of Sunday’s ACL Fest

Spoon, Buffalo Nichols, and Paramore’s devotional nostalgia

"...up. That much was self-evident from the start, Britt Daniel apparently having woken up Sunday morning with a mission..."

Oct. 10, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Owen Kline Turns the Funny Pages

New movie looks at the grotesque and absurd sides of collection

"...its resulting culture of snobbery and one-upmanship, there's a word that director Owen Kline uses often: "Funny."..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Funny Pages

Portrait of the comic artist as a young idiot

"...Directed by: Owen Kline. Starring: Daniel Zolghadri, Matthew Maher, Miles Emanuel, Michael Townsend Wright, Maria..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

What We're Listening to This Week

Otis Wilkins, Fuck Money, Cash Grab, Jake Lloyd, and more notable sounds

"...emotion. – Rachel Rascoe Finally on Vinyl: Kathy McCarty's Classic Daniel Johnston Tribute..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Komé Is Reopening, Enoteca Vespaio Has Closed, Texas Keeper Leverages the Triple-Digit Heat, Desert Door Is Searching for the Best New Margarita, and Hopdoddy Is Putting Peanut Butter and Jelly Where, Exactly?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified)..."

July 20, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

May We Suggest Some Music to Chill Out Your Dog During the Fireworks?

New Austin music to drown out the booms

"...Pheek and France's Doubtingthomas slot well near Austin favorites Daniel Allen and Chklte (not so local anymore). With five-track..."

July 1, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"..."I'm finally 16," in one of only a few words spoken by a surprisingly shy band considering their cheeky..."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...barriers to get to the fest and spread the word on the tragic killing of Ukrainians by Russia’s military..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...relationships, and masculinity. By combining personal reflections with shouted words accompanied by distorted edits, the native Midwesterner creates a..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Year Two for Austin FC Will Determine the Future of Local Sports Culture

A preview of the players, strategies, and songs for a new season

"...jury is still out. Will enough fans learn the words to “True Love Will Find You in the End”..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

Faster Than Sound: Shared Frequencies Radio Connects Austin DJs with the World

Online electronic station celebrates third birthday Saturday at Coconut Club

"...opportunity and they take it. After that, it's really word of mouth. Making connections, maintaining it – it just..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight

"...oddity Jerry Paper, accomplished Philadephia experimentalist Moor Mother, sharp spoken-word Irish punk Sinead O'Brien, and formerly Austin-based country shaper..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Ethan Azarian’s Life on the Fringe

A new album emerging, the songwriter-painter reflects on his journey

"...very unassuming. I’m not sure if that’s the right word for it, but he was very almost hands off,..."

Oct. 21, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Medieval Times: Being Dead in an Era of Cruelty and Despair

The story of a real band and a fake band in two acts

"...Just ... Being Dead Light" – the final three words worked into a graphic resembling a can of Busch..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

No Time to Die

Daniel Craig's last Bond adventure is a misfire

"...Directed by: Cary Joji Fukunaga. Starring: Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Christoph Waltz,..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: The Found Footage Phenomenon

New documentary unspools the reels of fake-real films

"...shaky-cam Hi8 video footage turning co-director’s Eduardo Sanchez and Daniel Myrick’s micro-budgeted filmic con into one of the most..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

"Daniel Johnston: I Live My Broken Dreams" Tells the Story of an Artist

The first-ever museum exhibition of Daniel Johnston's work digs deep into the man, the myths

"...Daniel Johnston was easy to underestimate. His songs were mostly..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...Director - Alex van Warmerdam A stranger whispers the word “kamaihí” into stage actor Günter’s ear and disappears. Günter..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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