ACL Live Review: Janelle Monáe

A powerful feminine tomorrow arrived yesterday – finally

"...from a (one could only hope) feminist near-future, singer/actress Janelle Monáe destroyed her 4pm Sunday mandate at the American..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Janelle Monáe

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Born to Perform: Janelle Monaé

Tuesday’s Moody Theater extravaganza spurs critical debate

"...I’m a Janelle Monáe superfan. When I heard she was playing ACL..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...Meanwhile, Janelle Monae has signed on as a keynote. In 2009,..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Hidden Figures

True story of NASA's black women mathematicians

"...by: Theodore Melfi. Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Mahershala Ali, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons,..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

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

"...fitting into the set really well."  – Rachel Rascoe Janelle MonáeMoody Amphitheater, Wednesday 11..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Review: Jidenna

Dude is so cold his hype man doesn’t use a mic

"...A half-Nigerian Stanford graduate who won over Janelle Monáe while hosting a masquerade ball with his social..."

Oct. 12, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Electric Lady's Land

Janelle Monáe returns to check on Cindi Mayweather's ATX safehouse

"...Tickets for the return of Janelle Monáe tonight at ACL Live are not yet sold..."

Nov. 12, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Antebellum

Time-mangling racism allegory can’t be saved by its good intentions

"...Directed by: Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz. Starring: Janelle Monáe, Gabourey Sidibe, Jena Malone, Eric Lange, Arabella Landrum,..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Thursday SXSW Live Shots

Thursday night SXSW showcase reviews

"...YelaWolf left little on the table. – Chase Hoffberger Janelle MonáeLa Zona Rosa, March 17..."

March 25, 2011 Music Feature

Five Marquee Movies at Austin Film Festival 2022

Headliners and Oscar contenders at this year's AFF

"...of elaborate murder, with a star-studded supporting cast including Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Dave..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACL Fest Spoilers

As ACL’s second weekend dawns, here are the most unforgettable moments from week one

"...unforgettable moments of last weekend's throwdown in Zilker Park. Janelle Monáe's Message of Love..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form

Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour

"...Their first happened to be with Atlantic Records labelmate Janelle Monáe (who also heads to SXSW as DJ Johnny..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Janelle Monáe

"...Janelle Monáe's sexually ambiguous roboticism comes into its own on..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Playback: Everyone Keeps Asking Me for ACL Fest Passes

Here's why ...

"...the best diva at ACL, it's modern pop heroine Janelle Monáe (Sun., 4pm, American Express stage). Meanwhile, the increasingly..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

ACL Preview: Jidenna

Full, uncut Q&A with a true G

"...from Stanford, he invited a then up-and-coming artist named Janelle Monáe to perform at a masquerade ball. The two..."

Oct. 8, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Fest 2015 Sunday Interview: Jidenna

Meet Janelle Monáe protégé Jidenna

"...Inviting Janelle Monáe to play a masquerade ball he was throwing..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Top 10 National

One hundred lines of album art

"...5) Janelle Monáe, The Electric Lady (Bad Boy)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Feature

Qmmunity

Austin's 10 queerest highlights of 2018

"...the floats glistening with more than just glitter. 8) Janelle Monáe's Sets at ACL..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Where the queers at on Saturday? SXSW!

"...That's what cyber-sister and official ally of the people Janelle Monáe did when she supported Atlanta's Black Gay Pride..."

March 20, 2009 Features Feature by Ash Bell

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Benoit Blanc returns with a twisting, celebrity-packed island mystery

"...Directed by: Rian Johnson. Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Dave..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Best Albums of 2018 by Genre

Hip-hop, metal, pop, and more picks from our critics

"...2) Janelle Monáe, Dirty Computer (Bad Boy)..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Mo' Music: Oct 22

The bottoms and tops of the pops.

"..."Dance Apocalyptic" Janelle Monáe..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...casts a similarly wide net – her CV features Janelle Monáe, Lionel Richie, John Legend, OutKast, and more. The..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Lots of live music options ahead

"...pay the rent (playing with Bruno Mars, Jon Batiste, Janelle Monáe, the Kill Tony band, etc.), Austin’s best jazz..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, King Princess, MUNA, Janelle Monáe, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Reneé Rapp, SZA, Solange, Charli..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, King Princess, MUNA, Janelle Monáe, FLETCHER, Hayley Kiyoko, Reneé Rapp, SZA, Solange, Charli..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...Janelle Monáe helped redirect 21st-century attention to Afrofuturism with her..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 14-20

"...greater emotional treasures from reading Virginia Woolf, listening to Janelle Monáe's music, and enjoying Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings. For extra..."

July 14, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

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