Austin Noise Innovators Skloss Announce New Label, Debut Album

Watch the video for the title track first single

"...Black Angels, uncategorizable Australian maniacs King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, and Carson's fellow Scots, the Jesus & Mary..."

Nov. 20, 2024 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...At The Jesus Lizard’s Far Out Lounge headliner mass Friday night, Duane..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

LEVITATION 2024

"...The Jesus Lizard at the Far Out Lounge on Friday for..."

Nov. 4, 2024 Photo Gallery

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...particularly stacked with shows featuring Gang of Four, the Jesus Lizard, Dry Cleaning, Slowdive, and Drop Nineteens. Locals like..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Gang of Four’s World Is Still Not Made by Great Men

Post-punk pioneers talk Entertainment! at 45, farewell tour

"...This Halloweekend, Austin welcomes OGs of noise rock (the Jesus Lizard), shoegaze (Slowdive), and metal (Boris), plus modern-ish favorites..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Nilüfer Yanya Isn’t Acting

Ahead of Levitation, British singer-songwriter unpacks new LP My Method Actor

"...This Halloweekend, Austin welcomes OGs of noise rock (the Jesus Lizard), shoegaze (Slowdive), and metal (Boris), plus modern-ish favorites..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...wail in the searing defiance of “White Lies, White Jesus, and You” and self-determination of “Self-Sabotage” defined the set,..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Luv Doc: Rich Cousins

Maybe hyper-successful is just not how you’re built

"...come zipping out of the water on surprisingly nimble lizard legs. [inset-1-right]..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Levitation’s Insane 2024 Lineup Includes the Jesus Lizard, Slowdive, and Gang of Four

Psychedelic festival returns October 31 to November 3

"...to Austin October 31 to November 3 with the Jesus Lizard, Slowdive, Gang of Four, and more...."

June 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Review: “The Other Thing Is”

Malcolm Bucknall's sentimental, humorous, chimeric portraits

"...zany cover art for three releases by Austin's the Jesus Lizard: their 1992 album, Liar; 1994's follow-up, Down; and..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Arts Post by Meher Qazilbash

Levitation 2022

"...The Jesus and Mary Chain at Stubb's during Levitation on October..."

Oct. 31, 2022 Photo Gallery

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Reiterate Fest Face-Melts..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Five Here-and-Now Picks to See at Levitation

Genre-blending show assembly runs next Thursday through Sunday

"...less-heralded picks below, headliners include King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard (on two nights), Osees (playing all four nights),..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...O.G. Flipperistas Ted Falconi and Steve DePace, while Scratch Acid/Jesus Lizard icon David Yow just slotted in on vocals...."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Scratch Acid Makes Rare Appearance in Austin on Saturday… to Recount Escapades Past

Bradford, Sims, and Washam pop up at David Yow’s interview show

"...more alcohol. Over the course of three hours, the Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid screamer produced a multitude of..."

July 10, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

King Gizz, Jesus & Mary Chain, Osees, W.I.T.C.H., and L7 Emerge on Levitation 2022 Lineup

Halloween week concert curation comes into focus

"...Australia’s King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, who first played at the Austin event when..."

June 29, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...as Thee Oh Sees, King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard, and Ty Segall. A self-proclaimed bedroom wizard, Potter released..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...lithe despite a pleasing thickness. The title track throbs Jesus Lizard-like under the gothic ring of Hadden's dark riff..."

May 14, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound – Sex Bomb to Sister Ray: Recapping Levitation’s Second Downtown Go-Round

Scenes from Austin’s marquee independent music fest

"...Former Austinite David Yow of Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard led the chaotic proceedings outside at Hotel Vegas,..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Levitation Profile: Flipper

San Francisco noise punks bring chaos to the festival

"...co-founder Steve DePace says of the band's current frontman, Jesus Lizard maniac David Yow. "For him, there's no warming..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Cable Access Hero “DaveTV” Exits ATX

Prewitt brought the club to your couch for three decades

"...person to interview Bill Hicks, Mike Judge saw the Jesus Lizard’s “Glamorous” video on Raw Time and put it..."

Aug. 19, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Levitation Adds Flipper, Flaming Lips & David J

Mercury Rev, Cherubs, Windhand, and Vagabon also set for November fest

"...former Austinite David Yow, of Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard, handling vocals...."

July 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Recommends: The Best of Austin

Our recommendations of the finest movies from and about the ATX

"...well, as a shuriken to the face. Bonus: The Jesus Lizard’s frontman is the main villain? Yow! – Wayne..."

Nov. 4, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Your weekend soundtrack to new fall beginnings.

"...Seismic Dance event escapes the Carson Creek curse, the Jesus Lizard wiggles at ACL live, and Yo La Tengo..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Playback – Typecast: David Yow & Brett Bradford

Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard in their new roles, plus a Twin Peaks themed concert

"...crowds as the frontman for Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard. Now a forthcoming wave of significant film roles..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

As September speeds by, here's a cull of tunes to keep you dry

"...Austerity Program are also on board, expanding on Big Black/Jesus Lizard ferocity with cinematic drama. King Coffey’s sludge-trudging power..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Fall Concerts to Add to Your Calendar

Paul McCartney, the Jesus Lizard, and Saturnalia make the list

"...The Jesus Lizard ACL Live at the Moody Theater Sat., Sept...."

Sept. 4, 2018 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Exhalants

"...melodically monolithic relief. Encompassing elements of ATX predecessors the Jesus Lizard and Cherubs, a surprising beauty runs through these..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Music Review by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music Review: Bully, Wye Oak, Superchunk

Nineties grit sandwiches a quieter reprieve

"...clamor conjuring up everything from the dissonance of the Jesus Lizard to the poppier Pixies or Hole...."

March 13, 2018 Music Post by Libby Webster

Five Recommended Arts Events This Weekend

Fear not, citizen! We’ll shield you against that mofo of a FOMO!

"...Bad Dude was played by David Yow of The Jesus Lizard … it might give you an extra thrill,..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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