30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

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

"...fest performance lands at the Funk Factory activation before Janelle Monáe takes the stage as DJ Johnny Jane later..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Mexico City/Austin Trio Demons My Friends and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus the debut of Radio Coffee’s new location and Natalie Jane Hill’s Texas return

"...afterward at neighboring bar the Little Darlin'.  – Kevin Curtin Baroness, Portrayal of GuiltEmpire, Sunday 22..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...trio Pussy Gillette, devil-worshipping honky-tonkers the Beaumonts, post-country ensemble Jane Woe, rumbling garage duo the Ghost Wolves, and corn-toothed..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Jules

Retirees meet E.T. in this lackluster but well-performed dramedy

"...Turtletaub. Starring: Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Zoe Winters, Jane Curtin and Jade Quon...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...120 ATX all-stars – including Sabrina Ellis, Dossey, Glasshealer, Jane Leo, J Soulja, Mama Duke, the Tiarras, etc. –..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Temple of Angels' Joyful Dream-Pop Return and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Sabrina Ellis, DAIISTAR, Wilson Marks, and more

"...unmistakable stamp from the colorful Austin songman.  – Kevin CurtinMother's Day by Wilson Marks Sabrina Ellis, “Silk”..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...De Casper's charged Euro-pop flex from 2022's Femme Boy. Jane Leo and Animals on TV surge New Wave punk..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...Jane Leo February Residency..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...with raw, one-take vitality, in his honor. – Kevin Curtin BERTO'S BANQUET by The Point A Very Merry Christmas..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Kady Rain, More Eaze, Pusha T, and more non-ACL shows

"...of his father's iconic fare, and H-Town alt-country project Jane Woe. – Kevin Curtin Kady Rain, Alexi 8bitSoundspace at Captain..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...Cheer Up Charlies, Thursday 4with Chief Cleopatra, Mama Duke, Jane Leo, Felt Out..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...psychedelic Southern fever dream.  – E. Ryan Ellis and Kevin Curtin..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sean Wheeler, a KVRX house party, the Southside Psychout, and two Hole in the Wall extravaganzas

"...standout Solely, sophomore ode of undeniable naturalistic guitarist/vocalist Natalie Jane Hill of Wimberley. Also on the folk-minded end, there's..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

We Have an Issue: Hitting the Right Three Chords to Chronicle Punk Rock

In this week's issue, Tim Stegall recounts a pivotal Sex Pistols concert that inspired Austin's punk scene

"...a three-week run of chapters; reigning Music Editor Kevin Curtin was keen to time the series to the anniversary..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...12) Natalie Jane Hill, Solely (Dear Life)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sterling Morrison Birthday Tribute, Being Dead, Rod Wave, Shinyribs, Jason Eady, and Natalie Jane Hill with Julian Neel

"...Acid Carousel, Bad Markings, and Manifest Destiny's Child. – Kevin Curtin Shinyribs Album ReleaseParamount Theatre, Friday 27..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...folk punk irreverence Cunto! (featuring the Chron's own Kevin Curtin bangin' the mando); electro-psych duo Glass Shadows; noise punks..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Queen Bees

Fast Times at the Assisted Living Facility ...

"...by: Michael Lembeck. Starring: Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin and Loretta Devine...."

June 11, 2021 Movie Review

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Teeta manager Moe Jane and Keyheira Keys curated the exhibit alongside the MC...."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Belushi

More than laughs, more than addiction: a charming, tragic portrait of the Blues Brothers star

"...the anecdotes from dozens of interviews including Ivan Reitman, Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Fisher, John Landis, and most..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Sitar Master Indrajit Banerjee Cooks Up New Dishes

“Please reach out if you’d like to discuss Indian or Bengali recipes”

"...in the Bengal region of India.” So wrote Kevin Curtin in 2017 of ATX’s master shredder ... and chef?..."

May 1, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...62) Jane Claire, Sour Grapefruit (Insect)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

True life forgery black comedy rings surprisingly true

"...Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Stephen Spinella, Jane Curtin, Gregory Korostishevsky and Ben Falcone...."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Spy Who Dumped Me

Kunis and McKinnon run to Europe, but forget to pack jokes

"...Theroux, Gillian Anderson, Hasan Minhaj, Sam Heughan, Paul Reiser, Jane Curtin, Ivanna Sakhno and Lolly Adefope...."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Quirk rock, turntable antics, local pop, and more to keep you busy

"...by genre godmother Alice Bag and Against Me!’s Laura Jane Grace, debuted brutally melodic bilingual anthems like “Mujer Moderna.”..."

May 10, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Five Recommended Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

Right before all those, you know, festivals rock the city sideways

"...right here by your Chronicle’s relentlessly on-the-spot musicmonger Kevin Curtin...."

April 13, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...life. Cast: Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Stahl-David, Conrad Ricamora, Catherine Curtin, Olga Merediz, Cindy Cheung, Susan Hayward, Craig Walker, Cara..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

"...Love" builds soap opera sentiment into an emotive haunting. Jane Wiedlin's hand comes through in the lyrical thread of..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Fight of the Century

Best of Enemies climbs back in the ring with Buckley and Vidal for their 1968 face-off

"...the groundwork for 60 Minutes' "Point/Counterpoint" segment, the Dan Aykroyd/Jane Curtin Saturday Night Live parody, and pretty much every..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...a set begun with 20- year-old local fiddle prodigy Ruby Jane. In-between, folk-pop sensation Shakey Graves knocks off road dust..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

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