Readings From the Fringe

"...he seems intent on challenging our perceptions of him by busting out of the mystery/detective genre and into speculative..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Books Review by Mike Shea

Articulations

In Memoriam

"...and, in 1965, the first Ph.D. to be awarded by UT in playwriting studies. Along the way, Crain indulged..."

April 17, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Live Through This!

The Semi-Annual Rock & Roll Round-up

"...In Courtney Love: The Real Story by Poppy Z. Brite (Simon & Schuster, $25 hard), the..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Books Feature

Postmarks

Open Records Good

"...substance. Mr. Elder's opinion might best have been accompanied by a news article about the significance of opening up..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Blind in Texas or: Ken Don't Know Dick

"...Monday. "Fine," says the Music Editor. "Just get back by 10pm, because you're set up to interview Dick Clark."..."

June 6, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

In It for the Money

Choreboy's Punk Premise

"...photograph by Bruce Dye Punk rock may be a traditionally tricky..."

May 23, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Only Happy When It Rains

Jean Caffeine's...

"...photograph by Shannon McIntyre "I'm so disappointed you didn't show up!"..."

April 25, 1997 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...Gene Simmons is still fighting the bad fight. Asked by Entertainment Weekly to name the worst thing about '96,..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...self-congratulation. And while Prodigy and Havoc still sound unaffected by their own tales of horror, their flawless mike-passing nonetheless..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Music Review

Postmarks

Extremists Not Righteous

"...presumably associated with ALLGO/Informe SIDA (a United Way-funded agency, by the way) and/or Positive Threads, called the president of..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Column

Liveshots

"...of the aimless, drifting slacker. He was a loser, baby, and people were lining up around the block to..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Feature

Music Reviews

"...various bands for this article, I always finished off by asking them, "Do you think the potential market could..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Music Feature

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...Some festivals pander to older audiences by relying heavily on music veterans; others push modern talent..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...timed to hit Spotify right after the listening party. By the time he takes the mic to present the..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...Austin with decade-plus Louisville, Ky., occultists Savage Master, led by dark mistress Stacey Savage.   – Raoul Hernandez L.C...."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Michael Corcoran Has Died and Austin’s Lost a Voice That Always Kept Things Interesting

Columnist, author, historian found dead at 68

"...I wouldn’t have wanted to fertilize his mischievous ego by giving “flowers to the living,” as the cliche goes...."

July 2, 2024 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...mainstay of the ATX theatre scene, performing in any musical worth its salt. On her own, Santana frequently graces..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...and national status – international cred secured long ago by SXSW – its cultural history suddenly churns into visions..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...Brooklyn singer-songwriter Yaya Bey, who was unexpectedly escorted offstage by medics after her second song. Find our standout moments..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crosstalk: Jason Dick Rejoins the 101X Morning Show, and More Music News

The Devils reunite at Giddy Ups, and Wizard Rodeo snags Deerhoof

"...moved to the afternoon CJ Morgan Show. First hired by the alternative rock station in 2000, Dick gained popularity..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...funk as a youth, the singer took his hard-rocking musical partner, Alejandro Rios, back home to Plainfield, N.J., for..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

After a Relapse Into Addiction Quietly Broke Up Street Sects, the Duo Has Exorcised Their Demons

The Gentrification V 7-inch hit last week, but Austin experimentalists are focusing on a balanced existence instead of rushing anticipated third LP

"...howlingly despondent characters whose outward aggression is matched only by their inward loathing. With multi-instrumentalist Shaun Ringsmuth, 38, designing..."

May 27, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

I'll Fly Away: “Sister” Bobbie Nelson Passes on at Age 91

Soul of Willie Nelson & Family called the piano her "truest friend"

"...Bobbie left the world this morning “peacefully and surrounded by family.” A cause of death was not disclosed, but..."

March 10, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: The Spiritual Side of Quentin Arispe

Plans for Pride Month, Resound concert promotions, and IRL record store day

"...Pride Month makes way for both sides of this musical universe...."

June 11, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Opera's La Bohème

The beauty of the music and stagecraft in this production teaches us something about love and art

"...with La Bohème from its narrative doppelgänger, the 1990s musical Rent. In La Bohème, Austin Opera's current production, two..."

May 3, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

AFS Doc Days Gets Cool With Miles Davis

Three day celebration of true tales returns for second year

"...retelling of the life of the jazz icon (directed by Stanley Nelson, who previously made The Black Panthers: Vanguard..."

April 26, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Zach Theatre's The Santaland Diaries

A new creative team energizes a Zach Theatre holiday tradition

"...delightfully cynical alternative to the sugary holiday fare offered by Nutcrackers and Christmas Carols. After a year off, Santaland..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Playback: Strictly Conjunto

“We don’t want this music to die” – Johnny Degollado

"...last 28 years at Fiesta Gardens, it's been fêted by conjunto ensembles – typically consisting of accordion, bajo sexto,..."

May 11, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...recent recording. – Michael Toland ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Did Shearwater Cut the Best Protest Album of 2016?

Jonathan Meiburg calls out new America's scary monsters

"...Scary Monsters, which flirted with such sounds using pre-MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) electronics. [inset-1-left]..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

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