Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Vel Nine, Sam Dimov Quintet, Rococo Disco, and more recommended shows

"...Demo EP by Suckling Rococo Disco, Danny Bonilla, Uncommon PeopleElectric Church, Saturday 18..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows

"...Black.  – Kevin Curtin Slurp the World, Sad Cell, SludgeElectric Church, Friday 13..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...What You Love: The future of mobility will be electric, autonomous, entertaining and above all: exciting. There is a..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lemon Twigs, Obongjayar, the Zombies, and Ambré Added in SXSW 2023’s Second Lineup Drop

With a whopping 301 musical artists

"...Arm Trio, JM Stevens, Johnny Chops, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Marshall Hood, Otis Wilkins, Pink Nasty Meets El..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, Nineties Brits, AfroTech, and more shows worth seeing

"...Ste. 700-A. D.C. psych rock act Dead Meadow bears electric fuzz and dreamy vocals, while local garage rockers Being..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

"... – Michael TolandMestizo by Diego Rivera Homewrecker & the BedwettersElectric Church, Thursday 10..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...players, no recordings yet, and a booked-out calendar spanning Electric Church to East Side Kings Festival makes a perfect..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Cruel, Cruel Midsummer

Despite weathering many hot messes – climate and otherwise – Austin’s queer scene keeps the cool events coming

"...queer comic Clara Blackstone. Tue., July 19, 8pm. The Electric Church, 5018 E. Cesar Chavez. $12-25. coldtownetheater.com...."

July 15, 2022 Column by James Scott

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Wednesday

The buzzy, the brave, the thrash-able twee-pop

"...been to plenty of SXSW sets at Central Presbyterian Church, and on more than one occasion, I’ve thought, “That..."

March 17, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Thu 17, 7:30pm, Central Presbyterian Church..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Carson McHone: Still Life, Still Alive

Potent Austin songwriter, now married and living in Canada, explores themes of attachment and longing, uncertainty and loss on new album

"...Her second show was at an old stone church in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, along the Catalonian shore...."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Diggin' Way Down Into Life With Carolyn Wonderland & A. Whitney Brown

For Valentine's Day, we bring you a snapshot of life at home with a blues musician and her comedy writer husband

"...multitude of instruments: bass, mandolin, archtops, resonators, acoustic and electric guitars – including one of her instantly recognizable Gibson..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Pop-Up Food Folks You Should Follow for Impromptu Dining

Locals offer pop-up options for outdoor dining

"...stints at Kitty Cohen’s, and a collaboration at The Electric Church with Kubrix Cinema, to name a few of..."

Jan. 17, 2022 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Post Animal Elevates Levitation Fest with a Psych-Punk Score

“In a world where rock is dead..." Post Animal returns to Austin

"...Like a cool kid church service, Post Animal pumped out a 75-minute siren serenade..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Post by Mars Salazar

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blue Öyster Cult, Mannequin Pussy, Guthrie Girls, and more shows to see

"...passed away in late August, appeared locally – with electric red hair, multitudes of finger rings, a ball cap..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Thundercat, Black Midi, Japanese Breakfast, the Hives to Play Levitation

Chicano Batman, Crumb, and Andy Shauf also top October fest

"...Vegas, Cheer Up Charlies, and the beautiful Central Presbyterian Church. Having shifted a week back from its early November..."

June 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Love Wheel Records Rolls In

Austin music mainstay Mike Nicolai retails vinyl and Indoor Creature parties at the Ballroom

"...fun it is to be at the beach?'" The Electric Church’s Rehabilitation..."

June 18, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...backed for years, steadily blossoming with strings and an electric guitar solo. Another waltz, the piano-driven "Smile," bookends A..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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

"...The electric harmony duo for Austin's Grammy Award-nominated soul deconstructionists Black..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Faster Than Sound: White Horse and Sagebrush Regular Jordan Matthew Young Rises on The Voice

"You're just cool, man." – Nick Jonas

"...Young chose as his coach, described him: "Like Eric Church ... with a deeper, baritone-sounding voice."..."

April 9, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...10 centuries, strives for oneness with God, while modern church staple "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" reflects..."

March 19, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."vocals" hiss through a sonic portal located at the electrical socket in your dining room. And that's the nominal..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

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

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

An Excerpt From Willie Nelson and Sister Bobbie's New Book

A new family bible Me and Sister Bobbie finds the Nelson siblings moving to Austin and making Shotgun Willie.

"...recorded Aretha singing 'Amazing Grace' in a Los Angeles church. Let's go with gospel."..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature

Wood & Wire Hit a High Point in Uncertain Times

After garnering a Grammy nomination, the bluegrassers roll it forward

"...Rib House, instrumentalists and songsters gathered Sunday afternoons like church. Wood & Wire mandolinist Billy Bright used to pick..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...experimental audiovisual works. Curated by local counterculture arts org Church of the Friendly Ghost, over 20 performance groups stack..."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Here's what we're listening to

"...managed the wide-ranging, three-track Lloyd Pack, an angsty but electric extended play featuring producer Danny "DSII" Saldivar. "My desire..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...trio Bridge Farmers presents the name-your-price Live at the Electric Church, a 35-minute set recorded by C.R.O.W. Electric engineers-in-residence..."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Band and Venue Cancellations Adding Up Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Our updated list of music-industry cancellations and closures

"...The Electric Church has canceled an upcoming week of showcases. On..."

March 13, 2020 Music Post by The Music Staff

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...Jane Styles returns with a dragtastic party. 11pm. The Electric Church, 5018 E. Cesar Chavez. $10. Fri 3/13..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

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