Sacred and Profane

J. Tillman's brush with death

"...Josh Tillman is the newest member of Fleet Foxes, the..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

The Passion & Paradox of Father John Misty

Charged Austin City Limits taping rivals a TED talk

"...When Josh Tillman first played the ACL Festival as Father John..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Hate U Give

Astounding adaptation of YA novel critiques race in modern America

"...Directed by: George Tillman Jr.. Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Anthony..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

ACL Interview: Father John Misty

Saturday, 3:15pm, Austin Ventures stage

"...Ladies Man" on Late Show with David Letterman – Josh Tillman did jazz hands. Twice...."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Father John Misty

"...We first met Father John Misty as Maryland native Josh Tillman, drummer for Philly..."

April 24, 2015 Music Review by Luke Winkie

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...to surface. Featuring eight musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, Bajofondo's credited with reintroducing acoustic tango to a worldwide audience..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Showcases

"...along with musical partner Ariel Engle, debut their new project, AroarA, a primitive folk experiment based on a book..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Off the Record

The Dedringers and James McMurtry visit VideoRanch, the Strange Boys land In the Red, the Decoder Ring crosses paths with the Hold Steady and Modest Mouse, and Full Service amps up in a parking lot near you

"...during a brief tour of California last summer with Jay Reatard, who produced what was supposed to be the..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Hozier

"...full-length. Blessed with a vocal command equal to Father John Misty – sincere where J. Tillman is sardonic –..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Utopia Fest 2014

An incredible vibe, camping, and transformative performances

"...California indie rockers Cold War Kids, Fleet Foxes drummer J. Tillman under his solo moniker Father John Misty, and..."

June 6, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Friday Showcases

Friday showcases: Stay local (Western Vinyl) or surf Japan Nite, plus reggae Bass Culture.

"...Japan Nite..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...wasn't an app or a social network. It was Jay-Z, the business, man. On Monday night, the Brooklyn mogul..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Good Will Hunting

Transmission Entertainment presents a Fun Fun Fun Fest scavenger hunt

"...popcorn from Cornucopia, gift certificates to Woodland restaurant and Jamie's Spanish Village, free gift cards to Tiff's Treats cookie..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Nothing's shocking: reveling in the aftermath and glow of South by Southwest 09

"...nearly four times the amount of media impressions from just two years ago. In fact, the biggest breakthrough at..."

March 27, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Western Vinyl

Thursday

"...vocal allure ("More Than Right," "Debris") distinguished by her jazz-oriented approach and counterpart Ryan Seaton's inextricable guitar interplay. Taking..."

March 20, 2009 Music Review by Austin Powell

Off the Record

It has begun: Breaking down the full South by Southwest band list and learning the secret handshake at the Austin Moose Lodge No. 1735

"...vocalist Lila Downs, not to mention Wovenhand, 8Ball & MJG, Andrew Bird, Grizzly Bear, Black Lips, Peter Bjorn &..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

No Dominion

A partial roll call of people who died in 2003.

"...Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Warren Zevon, Elliott Smith, Barry White,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth Rogen and just one of the over 100 features and TV shows,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...– among them Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, Jane Alexander, and Nick Offerman – you're sure to start..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 1988-2007

"...look back at their years shooting the ceremony. Here’s John Carrico’s unique angle on the Austin music institution. Pictured..."

Nov. 27, 2019 Photo Gallery

Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018

"...Just like that, SXSW returns (March 9-18) to take over..."

March 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Photo Gallery

"...All performance photos by John Carrico..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

2 Kool 2 Be 4gotten

"...Juke Joint: They'll never know how beautiful they are, frozen..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...for the AFS Grant for Short Films program which just announced its latest round of supported projects...."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Announces 2021 Short Film Grant Recipients

Ten projects get an important boost from the filmmaker fund

"...package from MPS Camera and Lighting Austin for new project "In Tow," while Edwon Oliva is this year's winner..."

Dec. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW List No. 4

179 acts added to the spring music convergence

"...Bambara, promising Americana youngster Parker Millsap, Houston rap startup Whyjae, and NYC acoustic instro muses City of the Sun...."

Jan. 22, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: ACL Fest's First Weeknd Moves Mountains

ACL Fest 2015 weekend one wrap

"...as far as the eye can see," said Father John Misty from the ACL Fest main stage last Saturday..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

For the Good Times

The Life and Times of Texas country crooner, Ray Price.

"...Calderon, as well as the great (and now late) Jimmy Day on pedal steel -- Price moved through a..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by David Cantwell

Against the Grain

A profile of Bad Livers bassist Mark Rubin

"...he's involved in or been associated with, i.e. bluegrass, jazz, alt.country, film, public radio, and non-commercial television. Part Renaissance..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer