Misery Business: The Cathartic and Unexpectedly Joyful Trend of Emo DJ Nights in Austin

Welcome to the Black Parade

"...Anyone who's done time manning a nightclub DJ booth comes armed with a clutch of "in case..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

On Murder Indictments and the Rise of Emo-Rock Nostalgia

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Radio

"...joins me to talk about his deep dive into emo-rock nostalgia and the rise of emo nights at Austin..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Five Nights on Dirty Sixth

Is Dirty Sixth Street the wasteland the music scene makes it out to be? Five straight nights answer loud and clear.

"...this bar-lined thoroughfare, inspired me to spend five straight nights only experiencing music on Dirty Sixth. That artery is..."

July 17, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Fest Late Night Lineup Drops

St. Vincent, the Breeders, and Parquet Courts head the list

"...If six days and nights over two weekends at a packed Zilker Park isn't..."

Aug. 21, 2018 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...Mix 5 Way in honor of pioneering house music DJs. Here, we traverse Willie Nelson Boulevard Downtown, and slow..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Nas Returns to SXSW

The brother’s Stillmatic

"...Southwest’s hip-hop roll call continues, with announcements of four nights curated by ?uestlove’s Okayplayer and 50 Cent’s Tuesday takeover..."

March 5, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided by you. And that's not counting the attendant..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...like Dirk Diggler singing "Feel the Heat" in Boogie Nights combined with Tonya Harding's ill-fated foray into hip-hop. Judging..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...to home, there's Austin's Mirage and Houston's Ukalipthis, a DJ collective featuring ex members of Mathmatech, the crew that..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...a prodigy at 4, ultimately backing Joe Tex and Gatemouth Brown. Since forming his own band three decades ago,..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

One Night on Red River

Darcie Stevens returns to the live music beat – for just one night – on Red River

"...count their pennies. Tumbleweeds bounce off dirty marquees promising nights of rock – mostly from last weekend...."

Nov. 5, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Sxsw

"...one person, with two legs, three days, and four nights. You couldn't possibly see every act you want to,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW Lists

SXSW groupings: Metal, Austin jazz, Polish acts, plus everything else

"...A mélange of DJ electronica and Persian rhythms (from Vancouver, actually), which makes..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Hearts of Oak is a wellspring of beat-happy intrigue. (Emo's Jr., 8pm-2am) -- Greg Beets..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 2010

"...tracked down a few unreleased recordings, live cuts, and demos for 2004 anthology Notekillers (1977-1981) on his imprint Ecstatic..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Song to Ruin (Integrity/Xtra Mile), has been tagged as emo, but that's lazy. It's leagues beyond that genre's ilk,..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

R-e-s-p-e-c-t

The State of Austin's Hip-Hop Scene

"...local talent, and a healthy selection of hip-hop-themed club nights. It's these three components of the scene, contend the..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Austin Pride 2009

Event listings

"...at the hottest dance party on the Eastside with DJ Angel Rivera. Why don't we ALL GO? 9pm-2am. Victory..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature

Gay Place

Buckle up pretty people cuz SXSW is rapidly descending

"...QTPOC Party for Jotas y Slotas Doing the Mostest DJ Boyfriends is getting sucia all over Cheer Ups. A..."

March 4, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: Winter Harvest

Digging up the roots of Free Week

"...press time, I've been at shows for 14 straight nights. My ears are ringing, I'm woefully underslept, and I've..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Sabbath. Skolnick's latest, Transformation, which also includes fresh originals, demonstrates he still scorches the frets at will. – Jay..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

This Is Electroclash

Eighties retro-synth bands like the Faint, Fischerspooner, and Austin's This Microwave World prove that the best way to move forward is to look back first.

"...It was an innocuous Wednesday night performance at Emo's by Chapel Hill's Crooked Fingers, the frank, indie-Americana outfit..."

April 25, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Days of Being Wild: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Reflects on Source Tags & Codes

Twenty years after its release, the band and producer look back ... while always looking forward

"...In fairness, Trail's instrument-demolishing live show had notched them a whispery stateside reputation,..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Halloween 2012

Get your costumes ready for these spooky holiday events

"...event, as well as Austin's own Killa Dilla and DJ Rion King. It's the self-described "party to die for,"..."

Oct. 23, 2012 Events Post by Cara Tillman

Friday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Danish-ruled kingdom he hails from. – Andy LangerTHE LASHES8pm, Emo's Main The Lashes are a sassy, image-conscious Seattle septet..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

TCB

SIMS and Alejandro Escovedo on the mend, plus more hip-hop and SXSW for your shoulder-to-shoulder

"...MC Tee Double relates that the Drag landmark's Wednesday nights, organized by Rudy Eccles, have him feeling a familiar..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TCB

The Hole (birthday) enchilada, record store bargains, and Scott Weiland's screed

"...for the past few months. "We can have killer nights or average shows, and the bottom line doesn't change..."

May 21, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

SXSW Showcase Picks: Friday

"...critics choose only one; one band, six slots, three nights. They'll naturally be there, too -- if only for..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...every time, her strong-minded grace provoking a myriad of emotions. Her indie release of a couple years ago, Songs..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Gay Place: Vote Early; Vote Often

Get up in that early voting booth. Bring a friend.

"...The Collective, 2015 E. Riverside, between Beauty Ballroom and Emo's East. Donations over $5 go to AIDS Services of..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Column

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