Funniest Person in Austin 2016: Lashonda Rules!

Lashonda Lester takes the title in the competition's 31st year

"...to mad extremes, as with the resistance to Target's restroom policy, which Dismukes bent into an outraged father's over-the-top..."

May 17, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

We Are the World

Recapping this year's Austin Music Awards.

"...The Austin Ballroom of the Convention Center bustled with this town's finest..."

March 21, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Live Shot: 2013/2014 Austin Music Awards

An epic last dance for AMA director Margaret Moser

"...The Austin Ballroom of the Convention Center bustled with this town’s finest..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...trio Perro Amargo, indie rock quartet Rocking Chair Reality Room, and hardcore foursome BÖNDBREAKR. The stacked lineup also counts..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Sidewinder Closes

Partners working toward new venue at 715 Red River

"...and Valhalla, and his Red River Cultural District neighbor, Empire Control Room & Garage partner Stephen Sternschein, have been..."

May 18, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...whispers that Weezy would perform at the VEVO TV Control Room. How can he resist the ego stroke of..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Wed. 15, Maggie Mae's Gibson Room, 12mid; Thu. 16, Barracuda Backyard, 8:15pm Local songstress by..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Terror Fest Review: Panopticon, Alcest

Final day headliners add to the Sunday night storm

"...just a forecast Sunday night, bringing enough lightning to Empire Garage to stem Panopticon’s highly anticipated ATF headlining set...."

June 10, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...11pm, Elephant Room A preeminent member of Austin's jazz scene, native son..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...making sparking pop that rose above the crush of bedroom producers. His Twin Shadow arrives at this year's SXSW..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...He has our full attention. (Also: Fri., 1am, Victorian Room at the Driskill) – Kevin Curtin..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Picks and Sleepers

"...9pm, Whiskey Room No sooner had this quicksilver Spanish trio exited last..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Austin Psych Fest Announces Night Shows With the Zakary Thaks, METZ, Luna Li

As well as set times for the main fest at Far Out Lounge

"...the Black Angels. The night shows are split between Empire, the 13th Floor, and Parish...."

April 3, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...would discuss feeling stifled and manipulated by those who controlled his output. He implored fans to ruthlessly harass Warp..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Foxtales Gets Back on Stage After Bicycle Accident and Spinal Surgery

Cleared to play guitar, the indie-pop act returns at Hot Summer Nights

"...returns to the stage this Friday, July 21, at Empire Garage with his fivepiece band. Known for integrating chillwave..."

July 18, 2023 Music Post by Leo Vernor

Free Week 2023

"...The Bright Light Social Hour during Free Week at Empire Garage on January 7, 2023..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...the SIMS Foundation.  – Derek Udensi Westside BoogieFriday 30, Empire Control Room..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Faster Than Sound: The Spiritual Side of Quentin Arispe

Plans for Pride Month, Resound concert promotions, and IRL record store day

"...psychedelic blues rock on February LP The Spiritual Waiting Room, following a through line of epic vocal moments. Latest..."

June 11, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Empire Control Room, Thursday 31..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Band and Venue Cancellations Adding Up Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Our updated list of music-industry cancellations and closures

"...which had been slated to host Questlove at the Empire Garage tonight, as well as all events throughout March...."

March 13, 2020 Music Post by The Music Staff

Faster Than Sound: Body Rock Turns 10

Riders Against the Storm and Chorizo Funk’s decade-built dance institution endures, Monday City music meetings, and more

"...residency, the brand celebrates 10 years this Saturday at Empire Garage with New York DJ Tony Touch...."

Feb. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound – Sex Bomb to Sister Ray: Recapping Levitation’s Second Downtown Go-Round

Scenes from Austin’s marquee independent music fest

"...around the corner at Black Marble and Tr/st in Empire Garage's dark enclosure. More cultural compartments included sold-out heavy..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music: Father John Misty, Santigold, Lukas Nelson, and More

"...Dan the Automator at Empire Control Room on March 11, 2019..."

March 12, 2019 Photo Gallery

31 Bands From Free Week 2019

"...Caleb De Casper at Empire Control Room..."

Jan. 8, 2019 Photo Gallery

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...shows. Austin concert promoters ScoreMore, who built a grassroots empire listening to the youth and staying ahead of the..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Saturday's Sí Se Puede! Wants to Mobilize the Vote

"It's about time we had a Texas senator who looks out for all the people"

"...Sí Se Puede! will be at Empire Control Room Saturday, Oct. 20, 7pm-1am. Tickets are available..."

Oct. 18, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...to spark an interesting debate: How should live music rooms be chosen for preservation – history, cultural impact, degree..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Seriously, who doesn't love Halloween?

"...7pm and 10pm. Sat., Oct. 28, 7pm-12mid. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth, 512/480-9562. $15-120...."

Oct. 27, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

ChronEvents Official Picks for Unofficial SXSW

Out-of-towner? SX rookie? Native Austinite? You can't miss these.

"...their bus at the link above. Mazda Studio at EmpireEmpire Control Room & GarageMonday, March 13 - Friday, March..."

March 10, 2017 Events Post by Thomas Danh

Austin Music Industry Award Winners

Business and non-performer accolades precede the AMAs

"...next Wednesday, March 16, at the Hilton Austin Grand Ballroom, the ceremony at the Palm Door on Sixth ran..."

March 7, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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