SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...camaraderie of its three young leads, played by Erana James, Nathalie Morris and Manaia Hall.”..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

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

What’s New at the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards?

The Zev Award launches, Antone’s hosts, and winners are out of the bag

"...Spirit’s Sabrina Ellis, Kalu & the Electric Joint’s Kalu James, Croy and the Boys’ Corey Baum, Sir Woman’s Uncle..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Kalu James (Kalu & The Electric Joint)..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

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

Get some culture and love this week

"...at Cheer Up Charlies on Friday, Feb. 16.  – James Scott Queer Film Theory: Rom-Coms..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...Despite James Petralli decamping to the City of Angels, White Denim..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...and their uncertain futures. Cast: Marco Pigossi, Mya Taylor, James Bland, Marisa Tomei, Bill Irwin, Sean Mahon (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DAIISTAR, Pussy Gillette, S.L. Houser, Walker Lukens to Play the Austin Music Awards

Tickets on sale now for the Feb. 25 concert at Antone’s

"...Ellis (Best Vocalist), Kalu & the Electric Joint’s Kalu James (Best Vocalist), Croy and the Boys’ Corey Baum (Best..."

Feb. 1, 2024 Music Post 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

The Iron Claw

The triumph and the tragedy of Texas wrestling legends the Von Erichs

"...Dickinson, Stanley Simons, Holt McCallany, Maura Tierney and Lily James...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

The Killer

Fincher and Fassbender deflate the assassin myth

"...to his kinetic Fight Club, and to every recent James Bond - which, superficially, Fassbender seems to be auditioning..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...a revolution locally decades ago. Hosting Nigerian oracle Kalu James, they welcome Colombian ritmo avalanche Superfónicos and an all-star..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 29 - October 5

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus comedian Kevin James confesses, "I discovered I scream the same way..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...in this issue's special insert or at myhaam.org.  – Kevin Curtin Briscoe Album ReleaseScoot Inn, Friday 15..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...(Oliver’s Great Big Universe) Nidhi Chanani (Super Boba Café) Kevin Chen (Ghost Town) Nicole Chen (It's Boba Time for..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

GalaxyCon and the Pros of Cons During a Strike

Touring fan convention comes to Austin with surprising star power

"...modern conventions, with professional wrestlers, including Ric Flair and Kevin Nash; professional cosplayers and fan groups like Star Wars..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...alongside costars Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Elementary, My Dear Hopscotch; Speering the Texas Farmers Market; Summering Van Zandt; Loro’s Honey Score-o; and, oh, a Whole Lot More-o

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...El Naranjo (2717 S. Lamar), helmed by 2022 James Beard Award-winning chef Iliana de la Vega and her..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

"...I.D., who releases Baptiste's music on his ARTium label. – Kevin Curtin Lost Patterns, “Dry My Eyes”..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...fuzzy feeling. – Adam CherianLeap Day by Remember Sports Boldy JamesAntone's Nightclub, Tuesday 18..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?

Casar takes on the Supremes

"...Speaking of the founding, it was Founding Father James Madison who said that to prevent the different branches'..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A farewell party for Jim Eno, Rock the Park with Rosie Flores, and more recommended shows

"...name of a band that Eno plays in. – Kevin Curtin Rock the Park w/ Rosie Flores, Big BillMueller..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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