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Steve McQueen's history of the London air raids misses the target

"...cartoonish, minstrelesque depictions of sugar cane workers in sweet shop window displays. But he has his mum, and his..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...ghostly cavalcade of Latin percussion, levitating organ, haunted mansion piano, a beheading solo, and spectral brass make for a..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Festival Review: Blitz

Steve McQueen’s history of the London air raids misses the target

"...cartoonish, minstrelesque depictions of sugar cane workers in sweet shop window displays. But he has his mum, and his..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...soother “Vente a Cenar.” An opening set from gooey Austin psych-popper Redbud resets their prior pairing last September at..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...finds her exploring jazz funk fusion with synthesizers, electric pianos, and a crack band featuring trumpet star Adam O’Farrill...."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Making Comics Workshop..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...Alongside the April relaunch of joint event Austin Psych Fest, Levitation continues to hold down its Halloween..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...collab from Louisianna Purchase, Bubu, and the Little Gay Shop, the Heel Country Fair hits the Far Out Lounge..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...While our favorite sweaters still remain folded away until Austin hits at least 65 degrease, there's still much in..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the coming week of Fest madness. Looking for..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Sound & Color: Four Visual Depictions of Austin's Musical Identity

A whole palette of music-related art happenings of late, from a new Daniel Johnston mural to Bob Dylan's depiction of the Hole in the Wall

"...The Contemporary Austin Unveils New Daniel Johnston Tribute Mural..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Behold a Pale Horse: the White Horse Turns Ten with No Signs of an Apocalypse

A look back at the early days of the “black sheep” of Austin honky-tonks

"...his life before owning the White Horse, the popular Eastside two-step staple, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this week..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

Mad Whit Subdivides the Psyche in Striking “Yeah, She Says” Video

Just a day at the beach with your deepest insecurities

"...screening of the video alongside a livestreamed performance at East Austin Piano Shop (the Monk’s Jazz HQ at 501..."

May 21, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

World-Class Trombonist Andre Hayward's Spiritual Journey

"Big Butter" brings his warm sound to Austin

"...my foundation," affirms Hayward on the upstairs couch at East Austin Piano Shop, adding that his mother's brother turned..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...I will too," Sinclair promises, misty guitar and dinging piano circling each other. "I'm not jealous, I'm just joking,"..."

March 26, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Collin Shook Strikes a Chord With Jazz Pop-Up Series

Monks Jazz Club improvs a hit for the pop-up pianist/promoter

"...East Austin Piano Shop sits on Sixth Street a few..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Celebrity Austin Music Pollster: Kalu James of Kalu & the Electric..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Alongside Austin's Dicks and Big Boys, Houston's Really Red proved as..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Austin Chronicle: Your album last month, Vintage Machine, feels distinctly..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...with the local Shock Sound Series, which fundraises for Austin Creative Alliance, Austin Justice Coalition, Between the Pages, Out..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Twain’s Texan Metamorphosis

The Big Thief favorite finds a home locally, Brew & Brew Solo Sets gratify, and a send-off to outlaw country drummer Paul English

"...for the wondersome folk artist, who'd recently moved to Austin from his home state of Virginia...."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Los Coast Doubles Down on Its Psych-Soul for Label Debut

Local fivepiece embraces the spirit of wandering

"...the Lord and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden."..."

June 14, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Hot Luck Fest Reveals 2019 Chef Lineup & First Wave of Music Acts

Buy that Whole Enchilada pass before they sell out

"...food, music, and camaraderie back to the streets of Austin during Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26...."

March 4, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Honky-Tonk Soul Man Charley Crockett Makes His Move

The singer’s long road to Austin

"...about it because I didn't have insurance," offers the Austinite. "This last year of touring, it really started bothering..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: The Greyhounds Hoof It

Groove-mongering R&B duo the Greyhounds get mule-headed, S.S. Hangover floats Laguna Gloria, and the Austin Music Commission overlooks music hub

"...and guitarist, who grew up with equine companions in East Texas, hoofing it at 5 mph allows decompression from..."

April 13, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Austin Angles for BMI

Music leaders court performance rights organization, plus a requiem for Draylen Mason

"...and local music leaders to open an office in Austin. A national source with direct knowledge of the situation..."

March 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

12 Days of Christmas Bazaars

A merry miscellany of local art markets and fairs to visit over a dozen days

"...at the Arc of the Capital Area. Live jazz piano. Wine and refreshments from Whole Foods. Thu., Dec. 7,..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Arts Feature

Chulita Vinyl Club Holds the Line Against Cultural Appropriation

All-women, all vinyl, the DJ collective spins for empowerment and togetherness

"...Torres-Castro belongs to the founding Austin chapter of the Chulita Vinyl Club, self-described as an..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Emily West's "Why Eulagene?"

Second Place winner in the 2017 Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

"...of shit. Because, she said, I'm really hard to shop for...."

June 9, 2017 Arts Feature by Emily West

Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk

Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound

"...too bad," smirks the smaller, snottier singer for rival Austin punks sharing the bill...."

June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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