40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...that I habitually lie; I just bring them down." Keith Moon's drum genius redeems all. – Tim Stegall “I..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe offers pop with decidedly urban production on singles "All Hands on Deck," "Faded Love,"..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"...Nashville backing and tropical breeziness seeped country roots into urban suburbs previously untouched by the genre. Today, "Parrotheads" rival..."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

My Favorite My Favorite Murder

When comedians Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstack talk homicide, people listen

"...Good Morning America. Not long after murderinos began analyzing Keith Papini's interview demeanor on the Facebook page, Karen made..."

April 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...imprint Hound Gawd Records. Chock-full of corrosive guitar textures, post-Keith Moon drumming, and Carley's yelped, insurrectionist lyrics, the album..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Recommended ACL Records to Get You Psyched for the Fest

The best CPR (concert psychin' rock) to get in the fest mindset

"...a barrage of guest spots including: a vintage-quality Kool Keith verse on “Sword in the Stone,” Florence Welch on..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

School of Last Resort

The Bad Kids highlights a high school's "nurture and nag" approach

"...Filmmakers Keith Fulton and Lou Pepe made their names far away..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Boz Scaggs' Head Music

Plano soul man's found his groove at 70

"...Working with producer/drummer Steve Jordan (Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, John Mayer) and a backing band including bassist..."

May 1, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...donation the program made to local organic farming non-profit Urban Roots . Consequently, the chamber named everyone associated with..."

March 27, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Lily Allen, Sheezus!

UK glamor girl turned mother of two upstages Stubb’s on Sunday

"...Her father, actor/comedian Keith Allen, who once opened for the Clash, wrote “World..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Playback: Mac's Love Letters

Ian McLagan got that mojo working

"...an iconic British model and ex-wife of Who drummer Keith Moon, died in a car accident in 2006...."

June 20, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

UPDATED: Chain Reaction

Social Cycling Austin debuts 'Pilgrims and Indians' theme

"...be lately saturated with stories of appropriation snafus – Urban Outfitters being sued for marketing a "Navajo Hipster Panty,"..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Bobby Jealousy Moving?

Playback’s Monday music news

"...is taking off. 2) NASCAR continues diversifying beyond Toby Keith and dad-rock. Good for both of ’em...."

April 1, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tuesday's Gone

On your marks, get set, Tuesday SXSW showcases!

"...Austin's urban folk songstress leaves behind regular trio the Finest Kind..."

March 8, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film: Selected Shorts

From 3,597 submissions, 106 emerge

"...The Knife Maker Director: Keith "keef" Ehrlich Writer turned knife maker Joel Bukiewicz discusses..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Adventures with Charlie (Faye) and Up Close with Eric Johnson

"...which is up for Best Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album, while Sara Hickman contributed two selections to Healthy..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

See Reverse Side for Title: Part I

If English first-wavers had trouble getting ahold of American roots music, Americans themselves weren't much better off, piecemealing together the foundations of today's national scene

"...With electric instruments and a darker urban sensibility, the band brought Chicago blues, which evolved from..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Feature by Louis Black

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 12-19

"...URBAN GEOGRAPHY LESSON The UT geography department's Eliot Tretter discusses..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature

Christmas Carols With Walter Cronkite

Holiday memories of the legendary TV newsman

"...invitation, my partner and I became part of their urban family Thanksgivings. We'd bring a dish and some wine,..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Phinney

Off the Record

Diving into Club 1808, the Real Heroes' Chinese democracy, and Ray Benson on Willie, Wexler, and the Wheel

"...in Tejas organizer Timmy Hefner, though it's clear an urban-music format might prosper in the area. He now plans..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

'Pressure': Pedaling Art

Lance Armstrong shows off his cultural side with an exhibit of bike art

"...ventured into this territory before. Cinelli previously commissioned artist Keith Haring, and clothing apparel company RVCA created its own..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Arts Feature by Andrew Long

Fuse Box: Now with more electricity

The newly expanded Fuse Box Festival continues to shower sparks across Austin, with the second week packing in even more new dance, theatre, screenings, bands, and art

"...Keith Rowe and Rick Reed, presented by the Austin Museum..."

April 20, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Feds say dispensaries are illegal drug fronts; advocates say medical patients are under attack

"...the culmination of a two-year undercover sting, code-named Operation Urban Harvest, officials told The New York Times. According to..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...– blues at home in both juke joint and urban bar. 2004's Y.U. So Shady? was hot and beefy...."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and encourage all species to coexist in a scenic urban setting. It's working!..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column

The Chronicles of Riddick

Vin Diesel revs up the sci-fi franchise.

"...Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandie Newton, Judi Dench, Karl Urban, Alexa Davalos, Linus Roache and Keith David. The Chronicles..."

June 11, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...sometime-actress (Stranger Than Paradise) haunting west side Americana with urban aplomb. – Raoul Hernandez..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

TCB

Don't wanna meet yo daddy, just want you in my Caddy

"...Sexy Finger Champs, Comedic Video; Willie Nelson & Toby Keith, Country Video; Del Castillo, Latin Video; Trail of Dead,..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Duane Keith..."

June 13, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Duane Keith,..."

May 9, 2003 Column

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