Black Pumas Score Three More Grammy Nominations

Austinites get looks in Album of the Year and Record of the Year

"...today received nods in three categories for the 2021 Grammy Awards. The deluxe edition of their self-titled release scored..."

Nov. 24, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Booksmart's Kaitlyn Dever for Texas Film Awards

Parker Posey to MC, Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas performing

"...Sheridan. The list of winners of the Texas Film Awards' Rising Star laurels is already prestigious, and now Booksmart..."

Feb. 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 20 Austin Breweries of 2020

It's time for our annual Central Texas Brewery Power Rankings

"...scene kid dogpile. The prognosis for craft beer in 2020 was one of enthusiastic growth for the market, particularly..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright at the Texas Film Awards

Ceremony celebrates Shelley Duvall, Erykah Badu, and Kaitlyn Dever while raising funds for filmmakers

"...out your best formal wear, because the Texas Film Awards are here. It's a night when Austin Film Society..."

March 6, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Here Are All the Austin Artists Nominated for Grammys This Sunday

Black Pumas, Willie Nelson, and… Paul Simon?

"...The 66th annual Grammy Awards take place this Sunday, Feb. 4, at the..."

Feb. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...and composer for Snarky Puppy, he has received four Grammy awards. BABY ASSASSINS..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Riders Against the Storm Hit Their Stride With Flowers for the Living

Three-time winners of the Austin Music Awards' Band of the Year honors keep building community and creativity

"...the second year. Its last in-person convergence occurred February 2020 before COVID halted such gatherings and brought in roughly..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...gathering occurred March 11 at the Chronicle's Austin Music Awards, where Mayor Steve Adler, to a mixed audience reception,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Checking In: Beto Martinez Stays Home for the Summer

Triple threat shredder adapts from Buda

"...but Austin counts one of the most recognizable in Grammy-winning big band Grupo Fantasma, whose spinoffs Brownout and Money..."

June 1, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Austin Bands for Bernie

Bands turn out for Bernie Sanders, plus a dive into the SXSW rumor mill and an expanded lineup for the Austin Music Awards

"...social justice isn't a surprise to me." Austin Music Awards Adds On..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Naked City

"...• Austinites and sort-of Austinites won Grammy Awards: Los Lonely Boys won a trophy for their..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...clawhammer banjo picker – and by now counts four Grammy Awards and nine nominations. Blue Heron Suite, that 32-minute..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Umlauf in the Sky Like Diamonds

The renowned sculpture garden takes fundraising to a new height

"...Seasons in Mexico City, a trip to attend the Grammy awards, a double array of rare bourbon and scotch,..."

Jan. 27, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Umlauf x Sky Candy: Burlesque Ball

An elegant night of high-flying finery & bodacious bidding battles

"...and experiences that’ll smooth anyone’s way into a brighter 2020...."

Jan. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...their work on The Social Network and a 2013 Grammy for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Last year,..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mikaela Davis, Knocked Loose, Curtis McMurtry, Questlove, and more recommended shows

"...On the back of his epic Academy Award and Grammy wins for Summer of Soul, a must-see documentary about..."

April 15, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Fri 17, 9pm, Lucille Among recording tales from spring 2020, Dubliner Aoife Nessa Frances' immerses in the nature of..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...Ruthie Foster's 2020 album Live at the Paramount kicks off with "Brand..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

21 Austin Rappers to Know in ’21

A hard-cut list of MCs proving the local hip-hop scene’s legitimacy

"...have released at least one song since June 1, 2020. Abhi the NomadRecommendations: Modern Trash and "Risky Business"..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Since their 2020 debut single “Inert,” Hong Kong sextet Arches have evolved..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...Waterloo performances leading up to the ticketed Ameripolitan Music Awards on Sunday. Likewise, Nashville native Gabe Lee put an..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...christened in 1991. In between stacks 11 Austin Music Awards, acclaimed albums, and stints with Beto & the Fairlanes,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...York with a Tony win and two Drama Desk Awards in its luggage. Peter Pan Dec. 10–15..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap

"...slinging keyboards for Gary Clark Jr., winning himself a Grammy in the process for his participation on This Land...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Seven Essential ACL Fest 2022 Recommendations

Heavyweight hand-picks from the Chronicle Music team

"...radio silence until 2021's instant classic Heaux Tales. The Grammy-winning 14-track EP mimics an intimate conversation between best girlfriends,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Heavy With Tradition, Old Settler's Music Festival Springs Eternal

We talk to Sierra Hull and spotlight favorites for next week’s campout

"...13. In many ways, though, the mandolinist's fifth album, 2020's 25 Trips, represented a capstone to that early part..."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...some of the first Austin-linked films for SXSW Film 2020 (March 13-21), starting with the welcome local arrival of..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...Ingram encored ACL with Live in London, which followed Grammy-winning sophomore LP 662, whose digits ZIP code the Delta...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

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