Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...a pair of lawsuits to keep the agency from releasing the scores in 2023, arguing that the abrupt changes..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...it got a DVD and Blu-ray transfer from Scorpion Releasing, whose Instagram bio states that their “business is bringing..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Album Review: J Soulja, FROM THE SOUL II

Southern culture and perseverance fuel sequel to 2020 LP

"...By releasing multiple quality projects and expanding his event production company..."

April 18, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

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

Get out and get arty

"...Japanese animation arm of Iconic Events Releasing Anime Expo Cinema Nights brings this 1985 gothic classic..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Six Local Acts to Discover at SXSW

Alongside out-of-town performers, these Austin-based showcasing acts make first-time – or rare – SXSW appearances

"...Mather, has been on an especially prolific run since releasing his first Daily Worker LP in 2020. Five albums..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...movie Dig! Heavy psych act the Holy Temple is releasing their Intrepid Doublemint Blunderbuss tape, their first physical release..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...her art, elevating the black womxn experience, and also releasing her latest book, WASH, which “brutally dissects black womxnhood..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...singer-songwriter’s first proper album comes after years of steadily releasing singles containing honest lyrics (“23”) and EPs such as..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger Is Coming to Cinemas

Terrifier 3 distributor Cineverse promises unrated release

"...Yesterday, distributor Cineverse announced that they will be releasing the film theatrically and unrated later this year...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...Still flying high after releasing debut EP We Killed the Sun in June 2024,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

UT Researchers Find Key Ingredient for Phones and Other Tech in Coal Ash

Rare earth elements revealed in byproducts

"...ash byproducts now sit in landfills and ponds, potentially releasing contaminants into water sources. Collecting the coal ash to..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Amber Williams

Solo Shoegazer Dottie Makes Free Week Debut

Saturday Mohawk set alongside Ringo Deathstarr and Fawn caps off the project’s successful 2024

"...Lilies, and Free Week bill-sharers Ringo Deathstarr, she began releasing hauntingly ambient, lyrically sparse demos via SoundCloud. The songwriter..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Ringo Deathstarr, Geto Gala, Being Dead, and More Slated to Play Free Week 2025

No-cost mini-fest returns Jan. 3-4

"...of the aughts Austin garage rock scene who began releasing music again in 2018; and electro-pop duo Felt Out...."

Dec. 10, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Queen Serene Unleashes a Heavier, More Collaborative Album No. 2

Sarah Ronan and Matt Galceran on songwriting and intra-band dating

"...The former Naked Tungs guitarist began releasing music under the moniker during “classic COVID times,” when..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...The ideally yoked duo have realized a complete experience, releasing their fantastic, baseball-themed full-length Major League on Bandcamp this..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

With Confidential APD Internal Investigations Records Open, Here’s What We’ve Seen So Far

First records released don’t confirm advocate or police union fears

"...other media outlets, little progress has been made on releasing the previously confidential records...."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Elvira, the Crypt Keeper, and Garfield Headline Our Weekday Recommendations

Find an event for you, spooky or otherwise

"...you desire all throughout the month. Each week they’re releasing a new flavor for you to enjoy – in..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ACL Preview: DAIISTAR’s Austin-Bred Good Time

Pysch rockers on milestones, remixes, and the next record

"...Austin psych rockers DAIISTAR hit the ground running after releasing Good Time, their debut LP, in 2023...."

Oct. 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

ACL Preview: Chicano Soul Artist Midnight Navy Steps Into the Light

The sax man expands his sound in ACL debut

"...the digital age with these nostalgic undertones. I’ll be releasing a deluxe EP of that project Nov. 15. The..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

ACL Preview: Eyedress’ Prolific Post-Punk

“Jealous” breakout isn’t sweating social media

"...Filipino artist Idris Ennolandy Vicuña had been releasing music as Eyedress for years before TikTok turned his..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Whatever Your Genre, We Have Live Music Recommendations for You

Beerthoven, Tommy Stinson, Moody Bank$, and more

"...Whether it’s releasing music or founding her songwriting collective, SongCraft.co, Angélica Rahe..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...contributors to As Above, So Below – and began releasing music for the first time...."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...seemed to have hung up the mic for good, releasing an entire album of ambient music featuring ridiculously long..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

A Lost Movie and a Forgotten Sport in New Book Cockfight: A Fable of Failure

Kier-La Janisse lets the blood and feathers fly

"...movie he lost money on, even after re-editing and re-releasing it as the less meditative, more drive-in-friendly Born to..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...Jenny Browne for a talk at First Light Books releasing Joey Fauerso: You Destroy Every Special Thing I Make,..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Psychology of Why We’re Drawn to Spicy Food and Other Dalliances With Pain

The spice must flow

"...Fire!” The brain responds to this perceived threat by releasing endorphins, the hormones responsible for producing feelings of pleasure..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events

Find some art and community this weekend

"...find and assign meaning. My underlying intention is creating images that spark epiphany about time and space, life and..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...To mark the anniversary, the Get Up Kids are releasing an expanded reissue and performing the album in its..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...judge has temporarily blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing its scores for the 2023-24 school year, the Statesman..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...Local synthpop legend Vestite is releasing an album and you’re invited to the party. It’s..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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