Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Newly released EP Texas 42 strips down some catalog deep cuts into an acoustic campfire feel. The Tender Things..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...your friendly neighborhood web-slinger to his often laugh-out-loud juvenile roots." - M.S...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...gangster’s ascent to terrible power; Erik Larson’s In the Garden of Beasts, a text on the normalization of fascism...."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...of chunks of his repertoire from over the years, deepening and strengthening the songs in all cases. It’s the..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...Steve Martin continues to entertain deep into his elder-comedy-legend years, but this silver fox has..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...of the year on tour, but her specially named “Deep in the Heart” leg returns her to her home..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...adapted his 1998 Texas Monthly story “Midnight in the Garden of East Texas” as Bernie in 2011. He’d read..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...Deep in Malik Baptiste's first record in 2½ years there's..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...to their mainstay lineup (40%), emphasis on their taproom/beer garden vibe (30%), creativity of their seasonal and limited beer..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Terrell's rebellious rockers and sharply twanged ballads, plus the deep country croons of Austin's Aaron McDonnell and Arkansas' Dylan..."

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

"...rolling out her vision with 2019 LP To Myself. Deeply soulful with a low-key vibration and a penchant for..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...example of how policy can be scattershot. Madison Square Garden in New York has been in the news for..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...refreshing flavor. Suggestion: You want a cocktail hour or garden-party spritz that’ll bring your guests and yourself a world..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Courtney Barnett, Kid Cudi, Butch Hancock, Marisa Nadler, Robert Earl Keen, and more

"...Lubbock triumvirate's five-star Treasure of Love yielded raconteur relief deep in the heart of COVID, summer 2021. The third..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...a crate-digging classic of Afro-Cuban grooves, Rastafarian tranquility, and deep jazz-psych fusion that casts an unmistakable spell. Getting It..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows

"...years, releasing the stellar down-home ode to her Midwest roots with 2020's fourth solo LP, Prairie Love Letter. And..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...over scintillating production by partner Dougie Do. Meanwhile, a deep cast of players, including pianist Nate Villegas, trumpeter Ari..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Checking In: Pa’lante Superfónicos

Afro-Latin fusionist weighs in on the whole arepa

"...funk in 2014, Superfónicos proved unique in Austin for roots music more South American than Texan. U.S. funk punches..."

June 23, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...Lukas' advice to Turn Off the News (Build a Garden). – Doug Freeman..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...bordered by bars at either side and a beer garden outside, Mother Earth hosted hard rock bands shunned by..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

A Decade in Austin Films

The city’s cinema, from indie visions to Oscar winners and international blockbusters

"...Beautiful Day." His aesthetic pairs simple stick-figure drawings with deep philosophical conjectures. His influential work, which is largely self-distributed,..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...debuted in Austin playing a three-hour set showcasing his deeply soulful style. Local dance community purveyors hadn't witnessed such..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Top 15 Austin Breweries

Our semiannual power ranking of local brewhouses

"...ratio of juicy, hazy, and hype. Their woodsy beer garden is like a scene out of a Robert Eggers..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Playback: Waterloo Music Festival vs. Eastside Kings Festival

Austin music’s fall festival opens with a double-barrel bang

"...of it – even when you're playing Madison Square Garden – doesn't factor into what's happening between the band..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Weary from the first week of school? Live music to the rescue!

"...1992, Mark Farina’s fusion of Eighties hip-hop beats and deep house became its own style. The resulting mushroom jazz..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...They're not the only directors with Austin roots in today's massive lineup drop: PJ Raval has his..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dripping Springs Keeps Growing, But Can the Dining Scene Keep Up?

Austin real estate pushes restaurateurs beyond city limits

"...money, but it wasn't nearly enough to put down roots in Austin. "We had this Kickstarter campaign in which..."

June 9, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Carrie Elkin’s Life-and-Death Folk

Her father's death and daughter's birth upped the stakes of the singer's finest work

"...a pair of albums, including 2011's Call It My Garden on revered indie roots label Red House (also home..."

April 14, 2017 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

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

"...Thu. 16, 18th Floor at Hilton Garden Inn, 8:30pm Ain't a stage out there that can..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Baskerville at Austin Playhouse

Austin Playhouse's staging of the Sherlock Holmes farce generates enough laughter to fill an empty mall

"...trees. The space was the furthest thing from a garden, and yet, there they were, surviving – no, thriving..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

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