Crosstalk: Urban Cultural Fest Returns, Oblivion Access Retreats

And Guy Fieri comes to (Flavor)town

"...and experimental. Following a 2022 appearance by newly-local rapper Danny Brown, last summer’s incarnation marked the organizers’ biggest run..."

April 5, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...Back in 2011, Danny Brown was a 30-year-old, not very famous yet, Detroit..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...On the musician front this year, there's Selena Gomez, Danny Brown, Chuck D, John Oates, and more. In further..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...the journalists attempting to cover the bloodshed. Meanwhile, Austinite Danny Brown will pop up Downtown for a discussion with..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Austinite Danny Brown Announces In-Store Signing at End of an Ear

On Saturday, the Detroit transplant sells new LP Quaranta

"...an around-the-block line this Saturday, Jan. 20, here’s why: Danny Brown will be there signing records...."

Jan. 18, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...Court shot that plan down. As County Judge Andy Brown told the Chronicle, "The jail here is the largest..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...name in the credits for Runaway Radio with Jeffrey Brown (Every Night's a Saturday Night, Nothing Stays The Same:..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...Based on the photojournalism of Danny Lyon, Nichols' newest follows a biker couple (Jodie Comer..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows

"...own unorthodox catalog. Attendees of the sold-out JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown show at the amphitheatre can attend Melinoe's aftershow..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Book Smart: Four Young Bookers Fueling Austin's Collegiate Music Scene

Behind the unjaded lineups of Happen Twice, Howdy Gals, Moonbby, and Beary Good

"...Twice has made tapes for Austin acts like Deezie Brown, Daydream Twins, and San Gabriel. Soon launching an artist..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Ernest Cline Is Taking The Bridge to Bat City

Ready Player One author making kid lit debut

"...The book, to be published April 2024 by Little, Brown Books, follows a young girl called Opal B Flats..."

June 13, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday

Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more

"...Dukes lovingly told stories of Dilla dancing to James Brown in his playpen, and how he had perfect pitch..."

March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...rock ascension squad Die Spitz, and Best Rapper Deezie Brown – that anchor a half-dozen core ATX indie acts...."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...whole when he teamed with preeminent local rapper Deezie Brown in Geto Gala. And yet, the singer‘s debut at..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

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

"...Nominees: Deezie Brown Kelsey Wilson (Sir Woman) Kiko Villamizar Ruthie Foster Songwriter..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Vel Nine, Sam Dimov Quintet, Rococo Disco, and more recommended shows

"...the Wall and running cassettes for artists like Deezie Brown, Termanology & Paul Wall, and Vel Nine. On this..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Brad Williams Brandi Davis Brett VerVourt Brian Posehn Bryson Brown Carlos Ballarta Carlton Wilcoxon Cat Swantner Chelcie Lynn* Chris..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Saint (Argentina, U.S.) Director/Screenwriter: Tomas Gomez Bustillo, Producers: Gewan Brown, Amanda Freedman In a tiny rural village in Argentina,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Cast List: Leah McKendrick, Ego Nwodim, Andrew Santino, Clancy Brown, Laura Ceron, Yvonne Strahovski, June Diane Raphael, Adam Rodriguez,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Zach Theatre's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

Theatrical elements combine for a "perfect goddamn story"

"...and ringmaster of the circus that is THE Wrestling. Danny Zigal shines as multiple opponents of the main trio..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

What We're Listening to This Week

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

"...Wilkins recorded the song at Good Danny's studio in Lockhart with Taylor Turner on bass and..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Lyricist Mike Melinoe Takes His Soul to Therapy

Contemplative artist peels back his psyche in "Floss"

"...AC: On his podcast this month, Danny Brown compared the summer in Austin to the winter..."

July 22, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Review: Rapper Billy Woods Has the Most Intense Lyrics at an Extreme Music Festival

His lines read like a poetry book bound in human flesh

"...and prompting a wild maelstrom of bodies; Detroit-to-Austin transplant Danny Brown got the night’s largest audience bouncing to a..."

May 14, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

To Oblivion and Beyond: A Breakdown of the Bands at Oblivion Access

Translating the scrolls at Austin’s most interesting festival of the year

"...favorites Blonde Redhead, one of rap's great characters in Danny Brown (who has recently lived locally), and quintessential hardcore..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Philly's Soul Glo Comes to Oblivion Access and Brings Its Diaspora Problems With It

We talk with the hardcore outfit behind one of the year's best albums

"...Soul GloEmpire, Friday 13, 7pm-close Billed with: Danny Brown, Ho99o9, Billy Woods, N8NOFACE, Fat Tony, Plack Blague,..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Faster Than Sound: How Two Years Off Made Oblivion Access Festival Even Better

An interview with the truly independent booking duo on their landmark lineup

"...and Youth of Today, new additions of Blonde Redhead, Danny Brown, the Microphones, and Grouper push the festival where..."

May 6, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The 2021-22 Austin Music Industry Awards Winners

"...Danny Reisch (Good Danny’s)..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature

Oblivion Access Adds Danny Brown, Grouper, Death Grips’ Andy Morin and More

Experimental festival finalizes lineup for May 12-15

"...Iconic Detroit rapper/personality Danny Brown and Death Grips’ Andy Morin, who recently announced..."

Feb. 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Per Second. On the documentary side, SXSW favorite Margaret Brown (The Great Invisible) returns with her Sundance Film Festival..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

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

"...pulls in: Andrea Magee, Beat Root Revival, Buenos Diaz, Danny B. Harvey & Annie Maire Lewis, DJ SHANI, Eric..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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