Misery Business: The Cathartic and Unexpectedly Joyful Trend of Emo DJ Nights in Austin

Welcome to the Black Parade

"...years at Barbarella's Downtown dance den on the first Wednesday of the month, the song that launches the place..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Hey Freshman: IG Follows to Fast-Track Your Immersion in Austin Music

Under-21 and underground rave resources on Instagram

"...offerings under new booking by Resound Presents. Breweries and eateries are also reliable picks for catching under-21 shows, including..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

A Boy Named Emo

What was your favorite show on Red River at Emo's?

"...decade. (Momo's closed suddenly as we went to press Wednesday.) Mourn the loss of Emo's Red River headquarters, but..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...In fact, it's safe to say that starting with Wednesday night and continuing through Sunday's showcases, there will be..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...stage books nonstop ATX essentials: A Giant Dog’s garage theatricality, Holy Wave’s psychedelic pop pleasantry, the Well, Pussy Gillette,..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

More Flava Than Juicy Fruit

Wednesday Night SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...WEDNESDAY SLEEPERSTROY YOUNG CAMPBELL: This former Loose Diamond successfully traded..."

March 10, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Wednesday PicksAll showcase times subject to change. Please check official..."

March 7, 2003 Music Feature

Manatee

SXSW records

"...like when "Little Sister" jumps between the Cure and Jimmy Eat World, but more often, the different sections work..."

March 7, 2003 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Recommended

Also Playing

"...Sunday: Knapsack, Jimmy Eat World, Voodoo Lounge; James Polk, Elephant Room..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Music Feature

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...Wednesday, March 12 TITO & TARANTULA Steamboat, Wednesday, March 12..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Southern Comfort

The Chronicle food staff has scoured Austin in search of the city's best down-home eateries; they're served up within.

"...Armadillo, named Threadgill's World Headquarters. Threadgill's offers live music Wednesday evenings at the Lamar location and on Thursday evenings..."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...your live performance viewing? Leaf it to the Vortex Theatre – purveyors of “urgent, unashamed art to create action..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ac/dc, the Poor

"...Jordan/Chuck Berry/Keith Richards/Angus Young. This time, I will rock! Jimmy Young, Angus and Malcolm's nephew, anchors the Poor, an..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Music Feature

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...the future, now Unit-D is open for dinner Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 5-11pm...."

July 24, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...Waterloo Brewing Company, Wednesday, March 18..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

District Races

Get ready for run-offs!

"...Much like the race for her district seat overall (she ran solo until the final filing day),..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...general, Daryl and Jackie have worked hard for the greater good of the community and are a stark contrast..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Column

Papa's Brand-New Bag

Jazzers and jam bands alike just wanna funk, Austin style

"...The night is a sweatbox. It's late July, 2006, and there's a throwdown happening..."

July 27, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Salt & Time (1912 E. Seventh). Clapner's distinctive signature creations are anything but traditional, so look for things like..."

April 4, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

ATX Style at NOJF (or... Marcia Knows NOLA)

Austin takes NOLA by storm. Really, there have been lots of storms.

"...year. That first year I remember that the Thunderbirds, Jimmy and Keith, were there, and Roomful of Blues. I..."

May 1, 2008 Design Post by Kate X Messer

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• Jimmy Kimmel Live returns to Austin. ABC announced this week..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Playback: Nancy Fly Waves Bye-Bye

Pioneering Austin booker Nancy Fly retires, and ATX gets a hip-hop festival

"..."The male [national] agents treated me like dirt," reveals Fly. "They were very dismissive..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Angel Dance

Robert Plant & Patty Griffin put the Continental Club in the mood

"...full of bottled water. After shopping, I stop to eat some greasy counter food, and he's eating it too...."

Dec. 21, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Balance, Yes; Reality, No

"...example, will be individually designed and detailed, and will feature brick exteriors and designs in keeping with a 1930s..."

July 11, 1997 Column

Rock and a Hard Place

Balancing the Austin Music Ledger

"...cost of living (rent, food, etc.) as well as creating a competitive climate that sees more bands vying for..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Music Feature