Dua Lipa, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182 Lead 2024 ACL Fest Lineup

Zilker Park holds court October 4-6 and 11-13

"...Jones, Foster the People, Orville Peck, Vince Staples, and Kevin Abstract. In contrast with those industry veterans, Mean Girls..."

May 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...of the greatest British movies of the 1980s. A Houston oil tycoon (Burt Lancaster) believes that he can buy..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...A San Diego outfit founded by brothers Kirk and Kevin Branstetter, Trumans Water was one of the Nineties' great..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...Houston visitors Skourge, whose vocalist Seth Gilmore led the recent..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A New Women’s Pro Volleyball League Is Launching in Austin in 2024

Austin is one of six markets tapped for LOVB league

"...The league has drawn big-name investors like Amy Schumer, Kevin Durant, Lindsey Vonn, and Chelsea Handler, and has signed..."

Dec. 11, 2023 Sports Post by Kimberley Jones

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

"...came here to dance,” she announced, lighting into Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).” Wallflowers..."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

AISD Accepts Monitor in New Deal With Texas Education Agency

Lesser of two evils?

"..."As we've seen in my own hometown of Houston and my extended family's hometown of Marlin, a conservator..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

"...reenacts their primal R&B brilliance on rare occasions.  – Kevin Curtin Sheer Mag Mohawk, Saturday 27 (w/ Frankie &..."

May 26, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Water Damage, TisaKorean, a tribute to Mandy Mercier, and more recommended shows

"...kinda seems like they could be from Berlin.  – Kevin Curtin Body Tape, Luxury Television, Queen SereneHotel Vegas, Friday..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Texas 71. Its good soils – a combination of Houston Black clay and silty loam that easily holds water..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

In Austin, Which Peking Duck Reigns Supreme?

We list some of the mightiest ducks in town

"...atmosphere while you're chowing down on some duck. Owners Kevin Le and Lynn Tran excel at offering the best..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Food Feature by Clara Wang

Austin at Large: New Year, Same Old Stories

I-35 deal nearly done, Nate Paul’s new enemy, Chip Roy ready for his close-up

"...flogger in the public whipping of Not House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., which as I write this has concluded..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...energetic, fiery – Daikaiju hatched in Alabama, steeled in Houston, and purportedly features an Austin tailwhip. The fourpiece surf..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Legendary Austin Rock & Roll Deejay Johnny Walker Has Died

Known as the vibrant host of afternoons on KLBJ

"...Deejay: KLBJ cans the legendary Johnny Walker,” the Chronicle’s Kevin Brass wrote:..."

Nov. 22, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Luna Luna Moves From Dallas Origins to Riverside Headquarters to ACL Fest Debut

Indie-pop quartet makes “Commitment" to very-much-online Latinx audiences

"...bassist Ryan “Gordo” Gordon, keyboardist/vocalist Danny Bonilla, and singer Kevin “Kavvi” González, who started Luna Luna as a solo..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

TribFest Recap: Red and Blue Teams Find Common Ground Before the 88th

Six points of agreement as the new Legislature coalesces

"...a more uniform way across counties. Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, said “some on the other side like soundbites when..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio, itchy-O, Fontaines D.C., Ash Lauryn, Nas & Wu-Tang, and more

"...Illmatic hit. Fellow iconic New Yorker Busta Rhymes opens. – Kevin Curtin Quin NFN Friday 23, Agave Club..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Juneteenth celebration, Taméca Jones, the Howdy Gals' Pride Celebration, Mad Professor, and more recommendations for the week

"...debuted at. Mama Duke and Ivy Roots lead in. – Kevin Curtin Howdy Gals' Pride CelebrationSwan Dive, Friday 17..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...Houston street bard Maxo Kream brings his unique brand of..."

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

"...of Southern hip-hop, perhaps lacking a standout sound like Houston, Atlanta, Miami, or New Orleans has. "Malice at the..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Clara Wang

We Have an Issue: Blastoff

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

"...drawing on Linklater's youth growing up in space race-era Houston, turned fantastical by the idea a kid with stars..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Akina Adderley Dayglow Sam Houston (BLK ODYSSY) Mobley Songwriter of the Year: James McMurtry..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...though his subject matter may be, Wall's utterly unleaded Houston horsepower is key to his never-challenged status as, perhaps,..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Seismic Dance Event, Jazz at St. James', Feels So Good Fest, Susannah Joffe, Amigo the Devil, and more

"...Good Records. Deemed "The Freestyle King" by DJ Screw, Houston hip-hop pillar Lil' Flip brings "Sunshine" alongside homegrown rappers..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Going into the unknown with TV's Daniel, xBValentine, Holy Death Trio, Frederico7, and Los Kurados

"...to go home and Google photos of me." – Kevin Curtin xBValentine..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Writers on Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez as He Leaves His Post

The retiring editor left deep imprints on all who wrote for him

"...– Kevin Curtin..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Video Premiere: Tony Kamel Steps Out Solo With An “Amen”

String band leader channels Levon Helm on Back Down Home

"...and the other looking back to his raising in Houston and on the Gulf Coast following the death of..."

July 14, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...cover in that a buried artifact suddenly emerges.  – Kevin CurtinBlue Dream by White Powder Cocaine & Rhinestones..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...untamed electric guitar solos and doo-wop backup vocals.  – Kevin Curtin J.M. Stevens' "Further I Run" Video..."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...interesting rhyme scheme referencing an array of three-letter things. Houston rapper Jdagr8 injects a short dosage of menace to..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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