Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...valued contributions to the discography of his first cousin, Kanye West, on albums like The College Dropout – and..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature 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

"...rap group BROCKHAMPTON came together after meeting on a Kanye West-focused Internet forum, before launching into “Voyager,” where he..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Luv Doc: AI Casanova

Maybe you’re not the Cyrano de Bergerac that reeled them in

"...weighed in on National Socialism, the atomic bomb, napalm, Kanye, and, of course, our future robot overlords, but basically..."

March 22, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...iconic Chicagoan: Ye. He maneuvers synths like shutter shades-era Kanye West, and occasionally Auto-Tunes his voice to convey emotion..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

How to Suck as Much as Count Muskula

With help from our annual Halloween mask

"...just know whatever embarrassing actions you take – endorsing Kanye West for president, calling the cave diver who helped..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Features Feature by the News Team

Special Session Kicks Off With Nazi Accusations and GOP Infighting

Battle of the billionaire-funded Republicans

"...a Holocaust denier – the one Donald Trump and Kanye West famously dined with in 2022. He's a Christian..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Beyoncé Delivers an Epic, Inspiring Show for Hometown Crowd

First of two H-Town stops urges a renaissance for all of us

"...That Girl Cozy Alien Superstar Lift Off (Jay-Z and Kanye West cover) Cuff It Energy Break My Soul Formation..."

Sept. 24, 2023 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Lesly Reynaga Seeks Mariachi's Modern Moment With Valerosa

Austin singer outfits Mexican folklórico with Linda Ronstadt's pop heft

"...Schindler, and Nick Clark, who has played bass for Kanye West and Jon Batiste. Reynaga found a kindred spirit..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Malik Baptiste’s Statement of Self and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Holy Wave, Explosions in the Sky, and more

"...A closing ad-lib, "Let the story begin," nods to Kanye West mentor No I.D., who releases Baptiste's music on..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Review: BLK ODYSSY, DIAMONDS & FREAKS

Forward-thinking production transmits eclectic and upbeat concept album

"...heavily. Back-and-forth with a variety of guest vocalists includes Kanye/Beyoncé co-writer Kirby on impossible romance "You Gotta Man" and..."

June 16, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Hot Luck Serves Up Music and a New Venue, Buffet Style

Five assorted picks for this weekend's food and sound festival

"...Informed by Texas hip-hop and Kanye West, Deezie Brown's 5th Wheel Fairytale spins an exploratory..."

May 26, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Billionaire Wants His Own Town, Go Figure

Musk Town headed for Bastrop isn't "paradise" Elon proposed, either

"...Musk town, and reported that Musk, his ex Grimes, Kanye West and West’s architectural designer all discussed the Musk..."

March 9, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Keys to Spike Lee: Ashley Clark on Bamboozled

AFS screening and signing unpacks Spike Lee's ugliest and most misunderstood movie

"...the Black image. "When you look at someone like Kanye West wearing a 'White Lives Matter' jacket and talking..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Katie Karp

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...I Saw Kanye Kissing Putin's Ass Speaking of Alex Jones, Kanye West..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...– Kanye West, after a dinner with Donald Trump and Fuentes,..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...there will be an earnest discussion as to whether Kanye can "heal." – Julian Towers Jeff KashiwaFriday 16 & Saturday..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Behind the Wheel With Deezie Brown

After five years of fine-tuning, the perfectionist producer and rapper rolls out 5th Wheel Fairytale

"...name long ago transcended proper noun status – is "Kanye." The progressive grandiosity West pioneered is an audible influence..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bigg Robb, Weedeater, the return of Lou Ann Barton, Mike Sailor's Good Time Orchestra, and more

"...contributions to the early 2010s peak in dubstep's popularity. Kanye West and Jay-Z notably sampled "I Can't Stop" on..."

July 1, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

What We're Listening to Right Now

Deezie Brown, El Combo Oscuro, Ifé Neuro, Don Leady, Lizzy Lehman, and more locals worth a listen

"...Chronicle readers might still contribute to. No, the latest Kanye rough draft hasn't restarted production in Austin. But saunter..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Clara Wang

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 11-17

"...(May 21-June 20): As talented and financially successful as Kanye West is, the Gemini singer-songwriter experiences a lot of..."

March 11, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 28 - February 3

"...bragged, "I'm so humble it's crazy. I'm like the Kanye West of humility." I'd like to see you adopt..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...Cory Henry has racked up work with everyone from Kanye West (with whom he earned an Album of the..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...another producer stomps forcefully as he attempts to replicate Kanye West's infamous pose, crouching intensely over an MPC. Again,..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Artists Guaranteed to Turn Heads at ACL Fest

Six unique acts that'll blow your mind before the sun sets at the festival

"...This modern age, in which the highlights of a Kanye West album are its guest features, brought 070 Shake..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Melting Kanye's flow with Lil Wayne's wit, DotdotDotdotDotdot's authentic wordplay on..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

21 Austin Rappers to Know in ’21

A hard-cut list of MCs proving the local hip-hop scene’s legitimacy

"...Common, Jhené Aiko, and, of course, Kanye West, highlight a list of high-profile producer No I.D.'s..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Elon Musk Purchases All of Austin, Dubs Himself Iron Mayor

Abbott seals the deal with new ruler

"...social platform Clubhouse, where he would be joined by Kanye West. [inset-1]..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...25 release "You Should Come Home" pay homage to Kanye West, the latter in particular demonstrating the influence by..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Los Coast Frontman Trey Privott Maintains Balance

“I’m doing my best to take care of myself and create things”

"...Hill, Tom Waits, Pharrell [Williams], Anderson Paak, James Blake, Kanye [West], Roddy Ricch, Jeremih, Gucci Mane, Migos, Alan Lomax,..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Virtual ACL Music Fest Keeps Flags Flying

Nostalgic livestream and rising Austin talent fundraise for the Austin Parks Foundation

"...old content, despite C3's all-star track record including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, and Lizzo. Daily schedules..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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