St. Vincent Becomes Annie Clark at the Moody Amphitheater

Chameleonic Dallas native gives Austin a career-spanning set

"...across a setlist that spanned her catalog. She was feral, bellowing into the microphone as she stared down the..."

April 8, 2025 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...Austin’s own celebration of cinema from the Indian subcontinent welcomes..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...words, y’all think cats are lazy. Yet here in Austin, we’re plum full of felines who punch the clock..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: The Python Hunt

How a man-made ecological disaster may be hiding a much worse sin

"...rabbits that devastated the Australian Outback, and the rogue feral hogs on Hawaii, non-indigenous species can send ancient ecosystems..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...last year’s ACL Fest debut, Halverson rolls back into Austin on his “Beatin’ Around the Bar” tour, his latest..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024

Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film

"...The Austin Chronicle’s top films of the year, listed alphabetically, are..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Butch County Says Bye for Now

Lead singer and founder Katy Koonce talks the queer rock group’s history

"...Live music is what defines Austin – even more so than barbecue, Bird scooter piles,..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Dogs & Toddlers

They’re off the chain – both figuratively and literally

"...my wife went with some friends to an East Austin brewery that we frequent. Unbeknownst to us, they had..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Recommended Events for This Week’s Cooling Temps

Fairies, succulents, and lowriders in this weekend’s suggested happenings

"...and hand puppets.   – Cat McCarrey Fae Ball Austin..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...date. Dallas incarnated, but raised and departed from South Austin, the Travis High alum left school with his namemaker..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...The hype is very real, Reader: Austin’s very own cinema-for-the-people Hyperreal Film Club has secured brick-and-mortar..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Cody Johnson to Martina McBride, Two Step Inn Wrangles Country Music’s Range

Georgetown fest evades storms in its second year

"...Johnson, who opened the CMT Awards show in Austin earlier this month, drove full-horsepower out the gate with..."

April 22, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...partner and cowriter, Tim Smith. A Texas native and UT-Austin grad, Smith now faces a moral conundrum: Should he..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Monstrous Bonds of Sasquatch Sunset

The Zellner bros. find actions speak louder than words in their cryptid family drama

"...Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter’s titular self-deluded protagonist. In the Austin filmmakers’ latest, Sasquatch Sunset (which premiered first at Sundance..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...shooting gallery, and themed comestibles including “ass jerky.” Warning: Feral ghouls ahead. The First Omen: Confessional Booth..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

Review: Feral Pizza

Parking lot pizza trailer is serving up sourdough pies with brilliantly flavorful toppings

"...“Feral” isn’t the first word that we’d generally use to..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival throws its first queer prom,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...as a burlesque icon. She’ll be bringing bling to Austin via our very own burlesque legends the Jigglewatts’ scarlet..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...the most innovative dance companies ever to move through Austin’s performative spaces, BLiPSWiTCH joyously invades Austin’s historic Wolf House..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to Song and his directorial debut, Lost River...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...Austin’s leading A-list outdoor festival returns October 6-8 and 13-15...."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...Wennerstrom's soaring vocals and golden guitar crescendos. Freshly tapped Austin Music Awards winner for Best Hip-Hop/Rap, Deezie Brown, rolls..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

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

"...Kevin Russell, veteran Musician of the Year in the Austin Music Poll (ongoing now). "I thought she had the..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Indoor Queers Club: LGBT-Boo!

Queer horror picks from your trusty Chronicle crypt keepers

"...that turns anyone with a high T-level into a feral beast. At the center of this story are two..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

"...tension. The Beautiful Undead, fourth studio effort from the Austin band, is dreamy and delicately articulated as ever –..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival w/ Luna Luna, TC Superstar,..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Ramblin' Soul of Songwriter Melissa Carper

Following the critically acclaimed Daddy's Country Gold, the spotlight-averse artist is primed for broader attention

"...on a 15-acre farm in Bastrop flares with a feral charm. There are solar panels on the roof of..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

What We’re Listening to Right Now

Detox, Mobley, Dropped Out, Holy Wave, Party Van, and Shane Cooley

"...When Austin's Frank Ocean – Mobley – put out "James Crow"..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

James Beard Awards for Local Chefs, the Return of Bufalina, Father's Day Dining, and You Won’t Believe the Food Trucks We’ve Recommended

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's dining & drinking scene, as wrangled from numerous PR..."

June 15, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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