Grimes Explained to UT Students Why Artists Should Make Songs With Her AI-Generated Vocals

Austin's new resident on the Drake deepfake track, TikTok, and MGMT

"...has lived in Austin since 2021, was initially booked to speak on UT-Austin campus April 5. She rescheduled due..."

April 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...orange hair/T-shirt combo coupled with black Adidas track pants into something worthy of a drip check. By many accounts,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...place or time, instead burning out on their way to an ashy end. Paul Oakenfold, forever onto the next..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Civil Rights v. Hip-Hop

Martin Luther King v. Jay Z

"...Oprah’s Master Class, rap giant Jay Z postulated that hip-hop had done more for race relations than most civil..."

Jan. 20, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Eco: The Culture War to Save the World

Punk, hip-hop and literature sign up for the eco fight

"...burlap. but American environmentalism has long been associated with hippydom. But in the eco-battle for hearts and minds, it..."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Hip Girl Hops Into the Kitchen

DIY maven Kate Payne applies her prowess to cooking

"...Then, like Kate Payne, there are those who seem to have mastered the art of pickling everything from cucumbers..."

April 25, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

All Your Memes Are Belong to Us

Austinites bloom where they're planted, and local meme-makers are here to help us laugh at ourselves

"...Albert Bui didn't mean to become an overnight sensation. All he was doing was..."

July 20, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Miss Manners once passed along an MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Adrian Quesada and the Long Path to His First Official Solo Release

Austin's unassuming superstar is a travellin' man

"...Somehow, Adrian Quesada remains unimpressed with himself. Yes, things are..."

July 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...Alongside the Austin Music Awards’ annual Hall of Fame..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

How Does an Artist Get a Passport?

Two Austin playwrights join dozens of writers from across the hemisphere to 'dream the Americas'

"...a Pan-American theatre coalition/collective founded by Svich in 2001 to foster cross-cultural diversity and difference in the arts, and..."

March 16, 2007 Arts Feature

What Happens to Us

First Place winner

"...tell anyone about the list, but if I had to, I would rather tell Madeline than my mother. I..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Jessica Rutland

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...– decade-plus rap veteran, Blakchyl's Austin roots date back to her formative years in a youth hip-hop program and..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Hot Line to Jesus

Edison's Speaking Phonograph

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Aug. 28, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Sticking it to the Fat, Lazy Americans

International Acts at SXSW

"...Cornelius WEDNESDAY..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

ACL Fest Music Recommendations From Close to Home

Fresh sounds that emanate from the Lone Star State

"...Riders Against the StormFriday, 1:30pm, Tito's stage..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Signal to Noise

An Interview With Netchick Carla Sinclair

"...Carla Sinclair is former co-editor of bOING bOING, aka "The World's Greatest Neurozine," editor..."

April 10, 1998 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"...but after a whopping three years since my last tote-bag-toting participation, I can't remember exactly where I'm supposed to..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Improvising Every Second

The secret history of Austin Circle of Theaters director Latifah Taormina, from Second City to the Committee and beyond

"...meet brings with them an entire novel's worth of stories. It's the discovery of that narrative we stumble upon..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

Save the Last Dance

"...Directed by: Thomas Carter. Starring: Kerry Washington, Bianca Lawson, Fredro Starr, Terry Kinney, Sean Patrick Thomas..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Denzel Washington is a lawyer who goes rogue

"...Directed by: Dan Gilroy. Starring: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Amanda Warren, Lynda Gravatt, Hugo..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Checking In: Blackillac Begins Recording Its Debut

ATX MCs keeps their eyes on the prize

"...Roses, Lizzo, Rosalía, Childish Gambino, Billie Eilish, the Cure: How to top ACL Fest 2019? Austin’s Blackillac, of course...."

April 21, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Fun Fun Fun Q&A: Afrika Bambaataa

Hip-hop pioneer predicts Martians breakdancing to “Planet Rock”

"...Regarding the birth of hip-hop, Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaataa rightfully divvy..."

Nov. 5, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Talkin' the Walk

Hip-hop theatre artist Zell Miller III speaks truth about radio, race, and fatherhood

"...strikingly new and vibrant building in a part of town that is not so much either of those things..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Bombs Not Bullets

Austin Hip-Hop Mushrooms

"...DJ Sista Stroke photograph by Bruce Dye..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

An Arc of Crystal Clarity

Rob chats with Gavin Russom and Viva Ruiz of the Crystal Ark

"...records for years. Last year his music was taken to the next level through collaboration with new partner Viva..."

Jan. 10, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Stephen Marley Q&A

Reggae scion on hip-hop, Bob, and a new branch on the family tree

"...II: The Fruit of Life, a star-studded marriage of hip-hop and reggae. First time he mentions “my father,” however..."

May 23, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Punjabi Powerhouse: Red Baraat

Brooklynites connect Indian and New Orleans brass bands

"...Wobeon Fest sub headliners, Red Baraat – direct support to Benin’s Afropop diva Angelique Kidjo – sounds like an..."

April 5, 2013 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW 08: It's a Wrap

"...mediocre rappers who had more diamonds than mic skills. Geto Boys veteran Bushwick Bill took control of the stage..."

March 19, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...Editor's note: This story has been updated since publication with..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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