Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Once-fresh aquatic superhero series smells like day-old fish

"...the world of blockbuster superheroes after building a horror empire for Warner Bros. with The Conjuring universe, he seemed..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Marvels

Lower, lesser, slower, baby

"...destroying the Supreme Intelligence that controlled the fascistic Kree Empire, the resulting civil war that has wrecked their home..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...to be drenched in liquid light include Stubb's, Mohawk, Empire, Hotel Vegas, Elysium, Parish, Antone's, and the 13th Floor...."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Harvest Thieves, As the Sparks Fly Upward

Long-awaited alt.country LP sets the political against the personal

"...that doesn't shy from the genre's Nineties roots. Closer "Empire Falls" epitomizes that pull, setting the political against the..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Last Week in Live Music: Sweeping Promises, Wilco, the Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, OSEES, and More

"...last week's local shows. Pictured here: Sweeping Promises at Empire Control Room on September 26, 2023..."

Oct. 2, 2023 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows

"...Slow Pulse EP Release w/ Virtue, Instinct, Banged OutEmpire Control Room, Thursday 7..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

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 Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 30 - July 6

"...1030, Scorpio-born leader Mahmud Ghaznavi ruled the vast Ghaznavid empire, which stretched from current-day Iran to central Asia and..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Kentucky Derby Preview

Just enough about hats and horses to make conversation

"...Louisville native Brad Cox, whose leading contender Angel of Empire (8-1) starts right next to Forte, toward the outside...."

May 5, 2023 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Best Music We’ve Seen So Far at SXSW 2023

An insightful Jeff Tweedy, sunshiney Armani White, and more

"...Choreo-Busting SUSU Set Empire Garage Ablaze..."

March 14, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Greatness Beyond Genre at This Is Austin, Not That Great Festival

The hardcore-and-more convergence returns next weekend

"...manager and driver. This year's iteration is split between Empire and Mohawk (plus day shows at Chess Club), and..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Marvel gets tiny, weird, and wonderful again

"...whose machinations bring the whole family into his infinitesimal empire...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...aesthetic.  – Michael Toland City of Caterpillar, Portrayal of GuiltEmpire, Thursday 26..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...to spare.  – Michael Toland Bad Sports, Damak, Tiny, DregsEmpire, Wednesday 4..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Qmmunity: Holigay Hurrahs

Enjoy a holiday feast of queer Austin markets, drag brunches, and more, oh my!

"...by Y2K and Lavender Thug. Thu., Dec. 8, 9pm. Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. Seventh. instagram.com/__scamlikely__...."

Dec. 9, 2022 Column by James Scott

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Marvel's Afrofuturist paradise goes to war with the world

"...lost tribe of Mayans fleeing the conquistadors. This maritime empire, like Wakanda, was born of a plant that sprouted..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Armageddon Time

James Gray's note-perfect depiction of moral failings in Eighties NYC

"...destiny of the United States and the so-called evil empire. The year is an inflection point in the mind..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

The Woman King

Historical epic of the legendary women warriors who inspired the Dora Milaje

"...means both the slave-trading European colonizers and the Oyo Empire, to which Dahomey is a tribute state. Nanisca (Davis)..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Last Week in Live Music: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Idles, Mastodon, and More

"...Moving Panoramas at Empire Control Room on September 3, 2022..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Photo Gallery

The Deer King

Gorgeous epic fantasy anime replaces combat with compassion

"...land of Aquafa led to its subservience to the empire of Zol. Now he’s merely a prisoner in the..."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report – Next Chapter for Austin FC’s Brand: Less Soccer, More Austin

With a new collaboration with local skate shop No-Comply, ATXFC looks to expand its fanbase

"...crusade, takes place all around Austin, in places like Empire Control Room on East Seventh on nights like Tuesday..."

June 24, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Jesse Sublett's Latest True-Crime Book Takes on the Last Gangster in Austin

The rise and fall of the Junkyard King

"...take a swing at Smith, who ran a criminal empire based on his relationships with corrupt officials, the extremely..."

June 10, 2022 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

10 Bands Under 25 That Make Me Feel Alive

A quintessential coming-of-age soundtrack to score the next spiral

"...Home venue: Empire..."

June 10, 2022 Music Feature by Mars Salazar

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The army of the First Persian Empire (the Achaemenid Empire) was known for using three-bladed or..."

May 27, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

What We’re Listening to This Week

A. Sinclair, Quin NFN, Denis O’Donnell, Alexalone, and more sounds worth your time

"...usual high-energy deliveries. On the April release, the new EMPIRE signee at times calmly rhymes in a way similar..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 22-28

"...had to submit to the authority of the Roman Empire, the Persians again, the Byzantine Empire, the Arab Islamic..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Scenes From Day 6 of SXSW 2022

"...DJ Rosegold warms up the crowd for Ashanti at Empire Control Room..."

March 16, 2022 Photo Gallery

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Thu 17, 12:40am, Empire Control Room..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

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