What We're Listening to Right Now

Sir Woman, whookilledkenny, Buffalo Hunt, Aaron McDonnell, Startographers, and more local sounds

"...Wilson and crew have still proved ubiquitous in unleashing their infectiously danceable dosage locally since capturing the Austin Music..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Album Review: Blindshore

Into the Ocean

"...Seven Percent Solution (authors of Gabriel's Waltz, one of the finest psychedelic rock records to ever gestate in the..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Michael Toland

We Got Gators in Austin. Now What?

Fearsome invaders or frightened longtime residents facing displacement?

"...day in early December at a retention pond in the Berdoll Farms subdivision in Del Valle, south of the..."

Dec. 31, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...My worst quality, other than making up voices for other people's pets and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Other Worlds Review: When I Consume You

Childhood trauma attracts dark forces in this supernatural drama

"...Sometimes the only people who can truly understand you are those..."

Dec. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

East Austin's Rocheli Patisserie Brings Haute Couture to French Pastry

The Garcia family weathers multiple storms to open their paean to luxury

"...What could possibly be more lavishly French than spinning the sugary aesthetics of Marie Antoinette into the understated chic..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Nathan Felix Looks to the Texas Skies

New recording of his 2018 composition recalls a childhood of wonder

"...he found early success as Nathan "Noise" Felix of the Noise Revival Orchestra, before shifting into symphonic composition. Now..."

Nov. 17, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

What We're Listening to Right Now

Money Chicha, Rajinee, Carson McHone, Harry Edohoukwa, Larry Seaman, and Jenny Parrott

"...synth splits open like an all-encompassing maw on "Desesperado," the opener of Money Chicha's Chicha Summit. The follow-up to..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

What We're Listening to Right Now

Duel, Cactus Lee, Kady Rain, Sweetfeed, Startographers, and the You're Gonna Be Great 2 comp

"...Forged in Fire: You've binged its blademaking – all eight seasons, maybe. Literally metal, once embedded in..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Artists Guaranteed to Turn Heads at ACL Fest

Six unique acts that'll blow your mind before the sun sets at the festival

"...As definitive proof as any that hip-hop rules the world, Maidza (birth name Takudzwa Victoria Rosa Maidza) is..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

ACL Fest Artist Spotlight: Channel Tres

House music producer / vocalist has the power to make you move

"...Tres' sexy, laid-back stylings over his own raw-edged productions echo Detroit deep house producers/DJs Moodymann and Omar S. for..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Spirit Adrift, Luvencie, Jonathan Terrell, American Friend, TSO Jrag with Quin NFN, and Rod Gator

"...A shot in the arm? Spirit Adrift takes walk-ins...."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Hot Summer Nights 4 Mixtape, Y2, Witchcryer, Suzanne Santo, Hovvdy, and James McMurtry

"...perfect yet/ Promise me you'll never quit." So goes the hook of Me Nd Adam's "Love Me" – a..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Watch This: Buffalo Hunt Gets “Addicted To Reality”

Delightful reverse motion video previews Ambitions of Ambiguity LP

"...Hunt has been on a winding path to release. The album, Ambitions of Ambiguity, first popped up last fall,..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...Album Release Signing: May the Circle Remain Unbroken – A Tribute to Roky Erickson..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Fear, but Make It Queer

Abbott revives attack on trans kids, Netflix brings queer Fear Street party to Austin, and more news

"...Ya know the feelin': Pride Month is officially over, and Austin Pride's..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

21 Austin Rappers to Know in ’21

A hard-cut list of MCs proving the local hip-hop scene’s legitimacy

"...The Austin hip-hop scene's collective march toward widespread recognition is..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...For the second time in three years, Austin's unbeloved Interstate 35..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Data Shows Slightly Fewer Unhoused Austinites

Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) releases new report

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Black Pumas Backline Lauren Cervantes and Angela Miller Maintain 20 Feet From Stardom – On Purpose

Respect and admiration remains the key to their success as co-frontwomen and backup singers

"...During the 2013 press blitz for Academy Award-winning documentary 20 Feet..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...sixth studio album Daddy's Home, Dallas-reared firebrand Annie Clark – known with guitar in hand as St. Vincent –..."

May 21, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

25 Years Ago, Sublime Arrived in Austin and Cut One of the Decade's Biggest Albums

Local producer Paul Leary put some Austin in the Long Beach surf/punk/dub trio's mix

"...Epitome of tragedy and triumph, Sub­lime's eponymous third album became a generational touchstone only after..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Roll the Bones X (Dualtone)..."

April 30, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Ethan Hawke Pens a Valentine to Theatre in A Bright Ray of Darkness

His new novel is also a prayer for the stage and a reminder of the healing power of performance

"...The protagonist of the novel A Bright Ray of Darkness..."

April 23, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Online Offered Lots to Look Forward To

Virtual festival forecasts incoming local debuts and tentative fall touring.

"...week's South by Southwest Online, interviewer Andy Langer inquired whether Willie Nelson missed his tour bus. The pandemic marks..."

March 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: The Fallout

Megan Park turns her Secret Life days to great effect

"...Juice WRLD’s “Conversations” looms over the opening of The Fallout. Director Megan Park is no..."

March 18, 2021 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Faster Than Sound: Triangulating SXSW Music Online

Artist, industry, and local representatives break down the fest

"...The Artist: Connie ConstanceBritish Music Embassy Tue., March 16, 5-6pm..."

March 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Hip-Hop Pioneer Tee Double Perseveres

Holding the vision through institutional racism, isolation, and a double transplant

"...Double" Johnson doesn't square easily in any definitive light. The prolific 47-year-old "Kid from Kealing" remains Austin's most appropriate..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Blanton Museum Undertakes a $35 Million Makeover of Its Grounds

With the international architectural firm Snøhetta, the UT museum will add community spaces and art to its outdoor experience

"...Being inside the Blanton Museum is a great experience...."

Jan. 22, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Austin Music Pollster: Moving Panoramas' Leslie Sisson Best of the Year..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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