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

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...she leveled time and space. ACL Fest 2023 curiosity Kevin Kaarl of Chihuahua, Mexico, strummed his trademark monotone set,..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...of dual vocalists Felix Mackenzie-Barrow and Tiger Cohen-Towell. – Kevin Curtin..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...perform at Rolling Loud the same week.   – Kevin Curtin cumgirl8..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

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

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...Multi-Tracker that bridges sample-jazz and instrumental grooves.   – Kevin Curtin No Sleep No Hunger V.2..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Scenes From the Winners Lounge at the 2024 Austin Music Awards

"...they snagged their awards and traded stories with emcee Kevin Curtin. Want a glimpse behind the curtain? Check it..."

Feb. 27, 2024 Photo Gallery

The 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards at Antone's

"...Austin Music Awards emcee Kevin Curtin..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Photo Gallery

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...three-song set highlighting her 2023 EP Hibiscus. As emcee Kevin Curtin put it, as a touring musician, multi-instrumentalist Houser..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...injects songwriting earworms into frantic garage stylings.   – Kevin Curtin Twin Peaks Day Party..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...opens the show with his Nightmare Band.   – Kevin Curtin Crypta..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Yup, Something’s Different

The story behind our new print redesign

"...the paper every other week, rotating the space with Kevin Curtin’s cannabis column. As editor of “The Austin Chronic,”..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap

"...Friday the 13th and garage menaces Sailor Poon.  – Kevin Curtin Jon Deas QuartetMonks Jazz, Saturday 13..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...Kevin Dehan has a voice as easy as a rocking..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

An Austin Music Poll FAQ: Attempting Answers on the 43-Year Tradition

Winner announcements move to print; the party moves to Antone’s

"...rallied their fans on social media. Former Music Editor Kevin Curtin oversaw the NomBod introduction in 2019 and did..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...Riverboat Gamblers, Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, and Fastball.  – Kevin Curtin Money Chicha, SuperfónicosFar Out Lounge, $30-$45..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...Sun June, Bad Dream Jaguar; various artists, Texas Wild Kevin Curtin: Malik Baptiste, PEDALS / PETALS (A Mixtape Narrated..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...Franklin, and Fat Tony doing special, one-off performances. – Kevin Curtin Howdy Gals Sixth AnniversaryMohawk, Friday 15..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Glasshealer’s Face-Peeling “Brace Yourself” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, 8BIT WIZRD, Magna Carda, and more

"...brain." This portends epicness for Glasshealer's debut LP.  – Kevin Curtin Pelvis Wrestley, “Act2ualize”..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Alex Maas’ Captivating 13th Floor Lineup and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From sunn O))) to Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Marcia Ball’s holiday show

"...Heavy Meddo intrigues as alter ego Mello Meddo.  – Kevin Curtin TsuShiMaMiReHotel Vegas, Friday 24 Meridian Buda, Sunday 26..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...commanding stadiums with a 10-piece band, plus backup dancers. – Kevin Curtin Julia GovorClub Eternal, Saturday 18..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...Red Rocks Amphitheater, so expect an epic homecoming. – Kevin Curtin Full of HellElysium, Tuesday 31..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...Oscuro, and local indie-synth-cumbia favorites Como Las Movies. – Kevin Curtin Amyl & the SniffersStubb's, Saturday 28..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Mexico City/Austin Trio Demons My Friends and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus the debut of Radio Coffee’s new location and Natalie Jane Hill’s Texas return

"...Smith afterward at neighboring bar the Little Darlin'.  – Kevin Curtin Baroness, Portrayal of GuiltEmpire, Sunday 22..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...We gon' be alright! We gon' be alright!"  – Kevin Curtin Maggie Rogers’ Every-Age Dance Confessional..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronic: I Can Now Legally Possess Cannabis Oil and Edibles

Meet the newest patient in Texas’ Compassionate Use Program

"...Kevin Curtin will be back in two weeks with more..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

"...before ultimate headliners !!! (aka Chk Chk Chk). – Kevin Curtin Welcome Home FestQuiet Valley Ranch, Friday 13 –..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

alexalone’s Insistent Soundscape and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

Next music picks from Large Brush Collection, Will Johnson, and more

"...epic enough to justify its five-minute run time.  – Kevin Curtin THEBROSFRESH, “Consent (It’s Been a While)”..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...tha Truth, Devin the Dude, and Luka Doncic. – Kevin Curtin Rina Sawayama Emboldens Her Avant-Garde Pop..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Lil Yachty’s Whiplash Catalog Run and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest

Maggie Rogers, Little Simz, and more kicked off at Zilker Park

"...could possibly go wrong? The answer: “Plane issues.” Read Kevin Curtin’s review. More to Come..."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Kendrick Lamar’s Perfect Decade at ACL Fest Snags With Delayed, Cut-Off Performance

“I heard y’all have a curfew… I told them they’d have to shut off my mic”

"...View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kevin Curtin (@dirt_curtin)..."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...with personality, and stomping with shiny black boots.  – Kevin Curtin d4vdFriday, 5:10pm, IHG stage (Weekend Two only)..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

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