ACL Review: Jacob Banks

Londoner’s voice has “next big thing” written all over it

"...smart song placement, a savvy guest spot. Nigerian-born/London-based singer-songwriter Jacob Banks isn’t a household name, but the contingent of..."

Oct. 9, 2017 Music Post by Michael Toland

Last Week in Live Music: Tenacious D, Maggie Rogers, Jacob Banks, The Distillers, and More

"...Jacob Banks at ACL Live on October 19, 2019..."

Oct. 21, 2019 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Jade & Krystall Poppin, Jacob Banks, Flipper, Spellling, and more notable non-ACL shows

"...Austin to Dallas and Houston ventures.  – Derek Udensi Jacob BanksScoot Inn, Friday 14..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Best WTFs of ACL Fest Weekend One

The good, the bad, and the myriad Tom Petty covers

"...Jacob Banks' Encore London's contemporary soul singer, boasting a booming..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...Jacob Banks (Birmingham, England)..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Sunday ACL Fest Record Reviews

The Boy Who Cried Freedom (Darkroom/Interscope)

"...five- song, 15-minute EP. Fortunately, 26-year-old Nigerian-born, UK-bred singer-songwriter Jacob Banks makes a quick impression. Layered rings of "Chainsmoking"..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Fest Artist Spotlight: Dermot Kennedy

Poetic dramatic pop songwriter with a grizzly voice

"...sings on "After Rain." An emotive bruiser à la Jacob Banks, Kennedy – who first caught on in the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Gorillaz

"...that night, and a young British R&B bellower named Jacob Banks consumed the hearts of Sunday's early arrivals. That..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Feature

ACL Review: Gorillaz

Damon Albarn’s cartoon supergroup transcends

"...that night, and a young British R&B bellower named Jacob Banks consumed the hearts of Sunday’s early arrivals. That..."

Oct. 9, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL 2017: Sunday, First Weekend

"...Jacob Banks..."

Oct. 9, 2017 Photo Gallery

Playback: A Music Snob’s Guide to ACL Fest

There's more to any ACL Fest list than meets the eye

"...Jacob Banks (Sun., 1:15pm, Barton Springs) Nigerian-born, Britain-based modern R&B..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Fest 2017 Lineup: Chance, Chilis, Gorillaz

Lineup sticks to the formula

"...Glass Animals, O.A.R., Getter, Eagles of Death Metal, Broods, Jacob Banks...."

May 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

After a Fashion

Stephen goes to SOCO!

"...in the whole wide world is from my man Jacob the Jeweler; I've been dealing with him all my..."

July 30, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'Better This Way'

The first-place story

"...couch, my cell phone vibrating across the coffee table. Jacob, a bartender at the place I managed, told me..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Books Feature by Benjamin Reed

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...of city parks that line 150 acres along the banks nearly to the city limits. The Lions Club rents..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

"...Johnny Hughes Eastside Needs Banks..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Column

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Cast List: Pooya Mohseni, Lynn Chen, Nican Robinson, Danny Jacobs, Nikohl Boosheri (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...on an epic one-day odyssey of bad decisions. Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, Brady Noon, Molly Gordon, Midori..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Announce Award Nominees

Carol leads nominations with seven nods

"...Revenant Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs Michael B. Jordan, Creed Jacob Tremblay, Room Best Actress Cate Blanchett, Carol Brie Larson,..."

Dec. 16, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...the Beach Boys. Cast: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

In Search of the Wild Art

'Cracks in the Pavement' leaves art objects in unexpected spaces throughout the city

"...Carver Library and Museum led to a site for Jacob Borndal, with a photo of a sidewalk pointed toward..."

June 18, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...with Tesla, selling it a 2,000-acre site on the banks of the Colorado River in Southeastern Travis County –..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Mud

Hypermasculine yet soulfully romantic, this coming of age story with thriller elements stars Matthew McConaughey.

"...Directed by: Jeff Nichols. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Paulson, Ray McKinnon, Sam Shepard,..."

April 26, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Columns: Patrick Taggart, Anne S. Lewis, Pat Cuney, Suzy Banks, Michael Ventura, R.U. Steinberg, Gerald E. McLeod, Stephen MacMillan..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Ginger Morris, In the Heights, Summer Stock Austin Joey Banks, Newsies: The Musical, Zilker Theatre Productions Michael Cooper, Mack..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Jacob Wise Quartet

"...Before he's played a note, Jacob Wise finds himself in that rarest of categories: native..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Music Review by Michael Toland

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...banished the Austin abattoirs and their filth to the banks of Waller Creek. And we harnessed them for mills..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...the event has a diabolical agenda. Cast: Robbie Kay, Jacob Batalon, Seychelle Gabriel, Tate Donovan, Barbara Dunkelman, Nick Rutherford,..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Featured Actor Jacob Barber, bare Arthur DiBianca, The Pirates of Penzance Jonathan..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Film Society Announces 2016 Grants

Program gives much-needed funds to Texas filmmakers

"...musical form alive and his family afloat on the banks of the Mississippi...."

Aug. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

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