Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Girl Ultra, Nori with strings, Maxo Kream, Mudhoney, Little Mazarn, and more recommended shows

"...jazz-studied guitar skills whose compositions butter your brain delightfully. – Kevin Curtin H.R.Kick Butt Coffee, Thursday 19..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

What We're Listening to Right Now

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

"...powerful vocal performance that feels neck-high in rising water. – Kevin Curtin Don Leady in Panther Pink..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Clara Wang

In Service of Music Medicine, Jason Isbell Played at the Austin Library Last Night

Songwriter delivers phenomenal solo set for JoyRx fundraiser

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April 28, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

What We're Listening to Right Now

Sir Woman, whookilledkenny, Buffalo Hunt, Aaron McDonnell, Startographers, and more local sounds

"...enchanting performance with electronic-accentuated indie/Afro-folk/hip-hop and unreal vocal interplay. – Kevin Curtin..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spirit Adrift, Austin Reggae Fest, Nilüfer Yanya, Amyl & the Sniffers, and more recommended shows

"...Third World (6pm), and Bob scion Julian Marley (8pm). – Kevin Curtin David Shabani, Clarence JamesAugustine Cocktail Lounge, Saturday 23..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Highest Highs, Lowest Lows: Good Looks’ Jake Ames Discharged From Hospital After Being Hit by Car Following Triumphant Release Show

Beloved guitarist caps “miraculous” recovery by playing a song

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April 15, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mikaela Davis, Knocked Loose, Curtis McMurtry, Questlove, and more recommended shows

"...aperture of life through emotionally resonant songs, begins proceedings. – Kevin Curtin Knocked LooseEmo's, Friday 15..."

April 15, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: What’s the Deal With the Cover?

Forty years of Waterloo Records, and a look back at the Waterloo sticker cut-up craze

"...business, which is why current and former Music Editors Kevin Curtin and Raoul Hernandez put together this week's tribute..."

April 8, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Blastoff

The story behind Richard Linklater’s new Netflix coming-of-age film, Apollo 10½

"...the ringleader of our Film Festival and Conference coverage, Kevin Curtin corralled our Music Festival coverage, and a small..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Oliver Tree, Christian McBride, Beach House, Daniel Fears, Kydd Jones, and more recommended shows

"...jackets. The country community has really embraced me." – Kevin Curtin Christian McBride’s New JawnDell Hall @ the Long..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...“I’ve been playing for two hours!” Time flies. – Kevin Curtin A Heavy Day at Fiesta Destructo..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Beck Saw Austin’s Jesse Ebaugh Playing at Mohawk Friday Night, 20 Hours Later They Performed Together at the Moody Theater

The Tender Things frontman spontaneously enlisted to play pedal steel

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March 20, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the Three-Legged Dog Day Party 2022

"...Chronicle Music Editor and party host Kevin Curtin..."

March 19, 2022 Photo Gallery

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

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March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...knows, maybe it’s waiting for me in the “Dollyverse.” – Kevin Curtin Stumbling Across Crypto Skepticism, Activism, and Celebrity Endorsement..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts SXSW Week Edition

Our favorite showcases and unofficial parties for the rest of the week

"...Raff expatriate Sam Doores, and STP owner/mascot Ramsay Midwood. – Kevin Curtin Austin Chronicle Hair of the Dog Day Party..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

We Have an Issue: A Mad Dash Through March

SXSW Preview Issue

"...capable editors, Culture Editor Richard Whittaker and Music Editor Kevin Curtin – in this week's special insert we round..."

March 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sean Wheeler, a KVRX house party, the Southside Psychout, and two Hole in the Wall extravaganzas

"...and Sub Pop-approved powerhouse soul vocalist Shaina Shepherd (3:45pm). – Kevin Curtin..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

What We're Listening to Right Now

Medellin Collection, Kady Rain, David Ramirez, Slomo Drags, Whitmore Sisters, and User Unauthorized

"...effectively meta: a cheeky critique of modern musical existence.– Kevin Curtin David Ramirez Lays Out Rules & Regulations..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Money Chicha, Greyhounds, Carolyn Wonderland, Deezie Brown, Sir Woman to Play Austin Music Awards

Tickets on sale now for March 8, benefiting the SIMS Foundation

"...After valiant efforts by music editor Kevin Curtin to deliver last year’s Austin Music Awards in..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Behind the Latest AISD Controversy and an Eventful Week for Austin Restaurants

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...Melanie Haupt. Engineer: Bob Dailey, Andrew Sollin. Theme music: Kevin Curtin and Jonas Wilson...."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

What We're Listening to Right Now

Nakia, Sun June, Norman BA$E, Good Looks, 8½ Souvenirs, and more local sounds worth seeking out

"...Friday for SideKick Patreon subscribers before hitting YouTube Sunday. – Kevin Curtin Sun June Expands Somewhere..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Spotlighting Rapper J Soulja and Filmmaker Bill Morrison

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...Richard Whittaker. Engineer: Bob Dailey, Andrew Sollin. Theme music: Kevin Curtin and Jonas Wilson...."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Restaurants Deal With Another COVID Wave and the Austin Music Poll Needs Your Votes

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...Rachel Rascoe. Engineer: Bob Dailey, Andrew Sollin. Theme music: Kevin Curtin and Jonas Wilson...."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Post by James Renovitch

Fast Rising Family Band We Don’t Ride Llamas Capture Hearts at Free Week

Willow Smith tourmates bring their engaging Afro rock home

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Jan. 9, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Race to Replace Greg Casar

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...Tom Cheredar. Engineer: Bob Dailey, Andrew Sollin. Theme music: Kevin Curtin and Jonas Wilson...."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

On Punk Rock, and the Passing of Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...Tim Stegall. Engineer: Bob Dailey, Andrew Sollin. Theme music: Kevin Curtin and Jonas Wilson...."

Jan. 1, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Free Week Concerts

Grab your mask and hit some gratis live shows

"...mixing beat production with slinky, modern, electric guitar stylings.– Kevin Curtin Mélat, p1nkstar, BluMoonMohawk, Thursday 6..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Wall, Why Bonnie, Jim Keller, El Combo Oscuro, and a Punk Rock Lottery lead our recommended shows

"...Boyle, and Falcon Valdez for a free, intimate affair.– Kevin Curtin Elias Haslanger, Ephraim Owens, Mitch WatkinsElephant Room, Friday..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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