ACL Review: El Tule

Austin’s cumbia rockeros stage a second gospel tent dance-off

"...ACL Fest stage size, the bookers behind C3 Presents routinely opened sold-out amphitheatre shows at Stubb’s with local acts..."

Oct. 10, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...El Tule’s Album Release & Final Show Hotel Vegas, Saturday..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Hot Summer Nights Reviews

Free music fest cools out record hot summer

"...hinting at the band's wide-ranging influences. Following tunes still relied on some spectacularly psychedelic organs, but likewise took on..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Tiarras, El Combo Oscuro Soundtrack The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank at Far Out Lounge on Sunday, Sept. 10

"...we happily provide musical entertainment to break up the self-inflicted sauce cruelty. Or, if you're a spicy-agnostic, tummy-ache-riddled weakling..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cumbia de la Pachanga!

Nine hours at Fiesta Garden's Latino Music Festival on Saturday turns into a rock en Español empanada

"...venue’s lush grounds made for a two-minute trek that nevertheless justified multiple PopSoCools on a hot, still afternoon down..."

June 2, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Wall, Why Bonnie, Jim Keller, El Combo Oscuro, and a Punk Rock Lottery lead our recommended shows

"...all others. Now as then, Paul Wall rhymes almost exclusively about zen and the art of car modification: tipped..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

What We're Listening to Right Now

Deezie Brown, El Combo Oscuro, Ifé Neuro, Don Leady, Lizzy Lehman, and more locals worth a listen

"...Palace," the first single preceding his August-slated album 5th Wheel Fairytale. The latest segment of the Bastrop rapper/singer/producer's musical..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Clara Wang

Sun June's Still-Life "Get Enough" and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Meat Joy, El Combo Oscuro, and more

"...lead single for forthcoming third album Bad Dream Jaguar (releasing in October via Run for Cover). The sextet's follow-up..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Laiken Neumann

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

El Combo Oscuro, KVN, and Mike & the Moonpies are some of our favorite local sounds this week

"...The notoriously hard-traveling Moonpies prepare to hit the road again with a..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Six Concert Picks to See This Free Week(end)

Primo shows at no cost, from Yung Bambi to Amplified Heat

"...has expanded into a full-throttle fest already chugging at Hotel Vegas, Feels So Good, and beyond. The Red River..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth

What we’re spending time with

"...the live music capital: taking the accordion from polka novelty to the third most important instrument in our republic..."

May 1, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Room 710 goes out with a bang as roundball ruckus takes over Red River, an all-American night at the ballpark, and more confirmations for the 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Charlie Sexton smiled at Bob Dylan midway through "I Feel a Change Comin' On" at the Dell Diamond on..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

El Tule

"...El TuleVolumen 1..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

The 28th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

"...El Tule..."

Aug. 27, 2018 Photo Gallery

Live Music to See This Weekend

Unpacking Christmas in July

"...Center’s droning desert rock. Inside, Go Fever closes with delicious pop from their eponymous 2017 debut, Deep Time slays..."

July 14, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...on veteran performers. Brooklyn indie rockers Sunflower Bean, Toronto electronica band Holy Fuck, and Something Corporate frontman Andrew McMahon’s..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...weekend stack some 120 ATX all-stars – including Sabrina Ellis, Dossey, Glasshealer, Jane Leo, J Soulja, Mama Duke, the..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

First Night 2009 Schedule

"...Danielle and Jason Mika – Re:Growth: Auditorium Shores..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Feature

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...Runners-Up: Willie Nelson, "Vote 'Em Out"; Patricia Vonne, "Top of the Mountain";..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

El Tule

"...What Charanga Cakewalk mago Michael Ramos did for Gina Chavez's Album of the Year..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music: List No. 8

Big Krit, Cloud Nothings, Brandy, Brandi, and 187 more.

"...now just 25 days away (!) – continues to release its lineup via strategic strikes of midsized artists, rather..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Latin Beat

Latin beat

"...Los Lonely Boys' new 1969 EP on Playing in Traffic/Lonelytone Records..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Contest & Festival Facts

"...All proceeds help to feed our hungry friends and neighbors throughout Central..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature

Solid Roots Support the Tiarras' Indie Chicana Sound

No longer Tiarra Girls, the outspoken sister trio still puts family first

"...in the air from behind the drum set. Tiffany held eye contact with her as she maintained a steady..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...from the 40,000 square feet of space for 300-plus sellers to post up on this weekend. Friday runs $30..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Tue 14, 12mid, ElysiumWed 15, 5pm, Cheer Up Charlies 9m88, née Joanne Tang,..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Top 10s

Ninety lines of listicles about Austin music 2015

"...4) Spray Paint, Punters on a Barge (Homeless)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...must still be waiting for a bite since their long-delayed debut LP, When Fish Ride Bicycles, has yet to..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Luna Luna, TC Superstar, Mama Duke, & KindKeith to Play Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Tickets support the Central Texas Food Bank, Sept. 11 at Far Out Lounge

"...Hot Sauce Festival to the three-acre venue requires an appropriately spectacular and spicy lineup...."

Aug. 11, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Ley Line, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature, & Van Mary Heat Up Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Support the Central Texas Food Bank Sept. 12 at Far Out Lounge

"...music team thought long and hard on the ideal alt-weekly-beloved, “who have I missed hearing live?” acts for the..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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