Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...native of 78702, the rapper/promoter/activist has relentlessly fought for nearly three decades to preserve some of what he calls..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Vibe Vault: A Celebration of Global Music & Heritage..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...set to a diegetic soundtrack of the best of early Sixties American pop. Its seemingly aimless anti-structure, set across..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...and Far Out Lounge, respectively, last weekend. The Chronicle music team split up to catch shredders of the soulful..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...and Far Out Lounge, respectively, last weekend. The Chronicle music team split up to catch shredders of the soulful..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...the Mike & the Moonpies moniker they’d ridden for nearly two decades and reloaded for the next phase of..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Wiener System, Spicy Boys, and Patty Palace, plus a music lineup lasting from 10am ’til 9pm, when featured players..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...other. Planted by producing Artistic Director Bonnie Cullum with music direction by Anderson Dear, stagecraft meets climate science in..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...Rolling Stone’s recurring Future of Music showcase launched on Tuesday, which meant jumpsuit-loving pop star..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...A virtual early 2000s Austin supergroup, Heavy Meddo features Bill Baird and..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...exciting. Attendees get to enjoy top-quality tunes by Austin Music Awards winner and 15-years-long Body Rockers Riders Against the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...Marine Kimono Plays Music Made for Rabbits..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead

The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more

"...to 29th Street Ballroom. They kick off Free Week early with a killer no-cost showcase of local alt-rock. Melodic..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Minor Mishap Marching Band’s festive horn line, resident drag ensemble Vixens of Volstead’s Holiday Revue performance, and DJ sets..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Theatre Review: MJ the Musical

Touring production dances into hearts ... and around any issues

"...MJ the Musical is a jukebox musical through the lens of movement...."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Live From Saturday Night, It’s Jason Reitman!

Behind the scenes of the re-creation of the first ever SNL

"...Christopher Nolan's Oscar winner, Saturday Night is a massive ensemble piece, packed with iconic figures of the 20th century..."

Oct. 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Of Montreal, Pixies, Kinky Curly Coily Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended live music for your week

"...Sunbird Fest: A Music, Film, Art, Education Festival for Palestine..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Review: Disney’s Frozen

Broadway in Austin brings all Arendelle’s magic to the Bass

"...into Austin’s Bass Concert Hall as part of the early Summer section of the Broadway in Austin programming, there..."

June 15, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...offers up a new exhibit, “Ode to the Book.” Musicians Jade Parx, Jac Carson, Amir Neubach, Liz Emme, and..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Cattle Country Music Festival..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...and all ages, the 30-plus bands billed for heavy music showcase Stoner Jam cover all ends of the rock..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Graham Reynolds Bugs Out With Insectum

New Golden Hornet collab project mines the sonic world of insects

"...Graham Reynolds may be known as a musical genius, but his fascinations expand beyond his sonic endeavors...."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sudan Archives, Ben Kweller, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

Texans Angel White, Blakchyl stood out under an annular eclipse

"...Sets starting at 11:45am left heads turning between the music onstage and the skyward solar event, perfectly aligned with..."

Oct. 15, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

"...happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

A documentary fitting for the groundbreaking jazz drummer

"...Samuel Pollard and Ben Shapiro, they pooled their separate early efforts to mount a singular biopic about Roach and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...decades of culture-crafting pack a behemoth script, the Chronicle Music team interviewed the honorees, too...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Lesly Reynaga Seeks Mariachi's Modern Moment With Valerosa

Austin singer outfits Mexican folklórico with Linda Ronstadt's pop heft

"...was a similar major feat: A 12-piece student mariachi ensemble and a folklórico dancer trio from Northwestern University quite..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Pride in Local Music, Brownout's 20th, the Late Joys' farewell, and more live music

"...Pride in Local Music 200 block, West Fourth, Saturday 24..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Review: Austin Playhouse’s Big Fish

This charming fish tale is small in scale but huge in heart

"...who becomes a sideshow attraction and entrepreneur in the musical Big Fish...."

June 13, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access

Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

"...the border police always ask us what kind of music we play and I always am nervous and I..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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