Momma Are Officially Rock Stars

Indie rockers’ second headline tour lands at Mohawk Sunday

"...Deftones-esque crunch, Welcome to My Blue Sky centerpiece “Last Kiss” is probably their heaviest song yet – but the..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...will-they won’t-they, except what’s at stake isn’t just a kiss but the fate of all sinners. Or maybe it’s..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...public-transportation users. Be the drama.   – Cat McCarrey Kiss & Tell: Queer Sex Ed...."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Book Review: Austin Author’s Play, With Knives Packs in the Drama

Jeanette Horn sharpens her pen for debut novel

"...as Edgar and Ava exchange a passionate yet anxiety-ridden kiss, not knowing what it will lead to...."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Saloon Sessions, Rock Legends, and Americana in-Between: Luck Reunion’s Laidback Reprisal

Waxahatchee, Lucinda Williams, and more at Willie’s ranch

"...as she took her leave, blowing the audience a kiss...."

March 17, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...– Raoul Hernandez Gen and the Degenerates’ Muddied Topical Kiss Offs..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...What happens? Downey Jr. brings in his Kiss Kiss Bang Bang buddy Shane Black in for a..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...on humanity and mothkind. Giant visuals. Epic music, from Kiss to Bach and everything in between. Storytelling mixing familial..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...on humanity and mothkind. Giant visuals. Epic music, from Kiss to Bach and everything in between. Storytelling mixing familial..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...Preston Sturges is that he claims to have invented "kiss-proof" lipstick. Is that information truly relevant? Probably not, but..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...call earlier singles like “Story of My Life” or “Kiss You” more indicative of 1D’s sugar-sweet song brand. To..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...explosion of a different kind: the furious guitars on Kiss’ album Alive! Music, specifically heavy metal, provided Zapata refuge..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Qmmunity: Butch County Says Bye for Now

Lead singer and founder Katy Koonce talks the queer rock group’s history

"...Katy Koonce explains. Her main inspiration was Detroit rockers KISS’s four-year “farewell” tour. A self-described “humongous KISS fan,” Koonce..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

Cute Animals, Crafty Adults, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Movies, arts, and more things to do

"...Target and Salem Purchase adding to the cosplay chaos. Kiss, kiss, fall in love, and all that.   –..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Camp Conundrum

Oh good, another column about queer movies. How original!

"...– none of which is about their pronouns being kiss/my/ass. No room for hack shit here, baby. The Pink..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by James Scott

Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, and More From Saturday at ACL

Hump day brought more heat and fiery kiss-offs

"...from the minimalist keys of Calvin Harris collab “One Kiss” to Future Nostalgia’s “Your Woman”-sampling “Love Again” to “Houdini”..."

Oct. 6, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Autumn on My Mind

Alternative column title this week: I Wish It Weren’t So Damn Hot!

"...develop. Lynch should have just let Truman and Cooper kiss, but alas. We cannot change the past...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Column by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 27 - October 3

"...of the First Threshold. Congratulations, Scorpio! Give yourself a kiss. Fling yourself a compliment. Then begin your preparations for..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 20-26

"...will also be a favorable phase for you to kiss the wind and consult with the ancestors and wrestle..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...and pushing dynamic boundaries on lead single "But Not Kiss" – though goofy Lil Yachty collab "Lego Ring" reminds..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...memorably, an erotic exploration of the art of the egg-kiss.   – Lina Fisher Nocturna Cabaret..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Events for the Week

Still dreaming up a better column for this week, so here’s a buncha cool events instead

"...DJs Lavender Thug, Ruby Knight, and the host himself. Kiss Brat/Challengers/”Pink Pony Club” summer goodbye! Queer Singles Happy Hour..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by James Scott

It Ends With Us

Mostly sensitive look at domestic abuse, based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel

"...loses its mind when Twisters couldn’t muster one crummy kiss), It Ends With Us is very upfront with how..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Michael Showalter and the Reality of Rom-Coms in The Idea of You

The director talks about his career busting pigeonholes

"...that he doesn’t end the movie at the first kiss, but goes into the hard work that goes into..."

May 2, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, and More Austin Psych Fest Reviews

Dispatches from three days at the Far Out Lounge

"...pack any heat until small flames for final songs “Kiss City” and “Salad.” Someone should really tell them about..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...when a fellow singer momentarily forgets his lyrics. Couples kiss and wrap arms around each other in the dark..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

Theatre Review: Born With Teeth

Marlowe’s mad and Shakespeare’s sad in Austin Playhouse production

"...of historical liberties, people who want antagonists to just kiss already, and those who enjoy luxuriating in words. Pull..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

La Chimera

Josh O’Connor is a grave robber in this dreamy Italian romance

"...filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher’s fourth narrative feature – a soft kiss of magical realism here, a Keystone Cops caper there..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...benefiting the Last Prisoner Project; a doc premiere for Kiss My Grass, which highlights underrepresentation of women of color..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...XR EXPERIENCE SPECIAL EVENT Audience Award Winner: Kiss/Crash Director: Adam Cole..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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