Album Review: Kydd Jones, Saints in St. Johns

Austin’s own releases his anticipated freestyle follow-up

"...Carti’s “2024” instrumental released on Bandcamp back in January, Kydd Jones has had an uncharacteristically quiet year in terms..."

July 17, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Checking In: Kydd Jones Focuses

MC bounces back by hiring out

"...handpicked four local Black performers. Fellow Austin native Randell “Kydd” Jones occupied one of those coveted spots. “Roughly 25..."

July 10, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Make Some Noise for Native Rhymesayer Kydd Jones

With growing national buzz, why isn’t Austin paying attention?

"...says rapper Tank Washington, of his younger brother/multihyphenate Randell "Kydd" Jones' larger industry glow outside of the capital than..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Being Dead, Kydd Jones, Rattlesnake Milk, and Urban Heat Set to Play the Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party

The ultimate townie hang at SXSW, totally free at Hotel Vegas

"...Best of the Year lists from outsider country commentators. Kydd Jones, a longtime linchpin of Austin hip-hop and creator..."

March 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A Band Called Ma’s Slow Burn and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Ifé Neuro, Kydd Jones, Fuvk, and more

"...plated" wagyu when asked if he's underrated. – Derek Udensi Kydd Jones, "Don't Try Me"..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Elizabeth Braaten

What We're Listening To Right Now

Kydd Jones, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Rose Sinclair, Carson McHone, and Berkshire Hounds

"...Kydd Jones Shines on Onyx D'Or (No More Waiting)..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Faster Than Sound: Summer Songs of Protest

The stories behind three timely tracks by local artists Pussy Gillette, Kydd Jones, and Njune

"...question, 'What could she have possibly done?'" "Goblin" by Kydd Jones..."

July 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

12 Breakthrough Austin Bands at SXSW Music

After backing all kinds of rap/R&B/soul luminaries, Kydd Jones is putting his own sound on the front burner

"...Austin native Randell "Kydd" Jones is nonchalant about his success, remaining focused on..."

March 9, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Beatbox

Local Reviews

"...Six tracks from Kydd Jones' The Sounds in My Head Pt. 2 deserve..."

June 22, 2012 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...Club's Texas Jazz Society-sponsored Live On-AIR series. – Michael Toland Kydd Jones Comedy JamAntone's, Wednesday 30..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Rewind

Ringo Deathstarr and the latest from Kydd Jones

"...new videos from local sonic boomers Ringo Deathstarr and Kydd Jones...."

Nov. 24, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Wednesday Rewind

Quiet Company gets Rock-afired, plus Darden Smith and Kydd Jones

"...the Invincible Czars bastardize Iron Maiden, and Austin rapper Kydd Jones makes his way through the locally shot “Jungle.”..."

Nov. 3, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...a flight out on Saturday morning. You fucked up. Kydd Say The Darndest Things..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

White Denim, Pocket Fishrmen, Sir Woman, and more recommended sounds

"...only thing that matters." – Rachel Rascoe Scott Collins and Kydd Jones turn on "Headlights"..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Music Column by Austin Powell

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...Five years his junior, fellow Southsider Kydd Jones zeroed in on Zeale's style after stepping into..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...mid-Nineties alt-rock, but it's a heady scent. – Michael Toland Kydd Jones' White-hot June Tracks..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

21 Austin Rappers to Know in ’21

A hard-cut list of MCs proving the local hip-hop scene’s legitimacy

"...share their stories. He designs for his peers, too. Kydd JonesRecommendations: "Goblin," "James Baldwin," and The Sounds in My..."

June 25, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...empowering message behind: Don't doubt your power. – Alyssa Quiles Kydd Jones & BoomBaptist, "What You Mean"..."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...oral and audio myth. He was real. – Laiken Neumann Kydd Jones & Bomani Ray Barton, "James Baldwin"..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"..."One of These Days" in June. The same month, Kydd Jones crafted "Goblin" overnight while processing the police killing..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Lucinda Williams, Ray Prim, and Curved Light lead the pack

"...On session at Eastside kolache house Batch. – Greg Stitt Kydd Jones Cashes "Checks"..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music: First List

Conference releases initial list of 171 showcasers

"...Project, as well as a whole slew of hip-hop: Kydd, Sertified, Crew54, and Krypol Haze. Newbies are represented by..."

Oct. 22, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Ringo Deathstarr, Geto Gala, Being Dead, and More Slated to Play Free Week 2025

No-cost mini-fest returns Jan. 3-4

"...also includes Austin Music Award-winner Ben Buck, prolific MC Kydd Jones, and experimental project haha Laughing. Interestingly, SoCal natives..."

Dec. 10, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Quin NFN Returns With Second to None

Austin’s most-streamed rapper rebounds from health scare

"...Though he's provided verses for Austin peers such as Kydd Jones and ROG Tree in recent years, there’s zero..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...motto is, famously, “All Are Welcome”) alongside his cousin Kydd Jones, he recalls, “That was the first time I..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party Revives Hotel Vegas on Friday of SXSW

Quad doses of Kydd Jones, Being Dead, Rattlesnake Milk, & Urban Heat

"...Austin artists Kydd Jones, Being Dead, Rattlesnake Milk, and Urban Heat scored..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Kriss Conklin

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022

Almost 100 albums we loved this year

"...Degollado & JJ Barrera, Música al Estilo de Camilo; Kydd Jones, Onyx d'Or (No More Waiting); Mobley, Cry Havoc!;..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

The 2022 Gift Guide for the Music Head on Your Holiday List

Let local merch supply your holiday presents

"...Spa Button Up$74.50 Anyone watching White Lotus? Multiformat musician Kydd Jones' full-fledged fashion line (which sold at local Macy's..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Behind the Wheel With Deezie Brown

After five years of fine-tuning, the perfectionist producer and rapper rolls out 5th Wheel Fairytale

"...out what was next, Deezie connected with his cousin Kydd Jones, a well-established rapper of Austin's LNS Crew. "Just..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Lyricist Mike Melinoe Takes His Soul to Therapy

Contemplative artist peels back his psyche in "Floss"

"...on Twitter that you have an upcoming project with Kydd Jones. Complete this sentence: Kydd Jones is ____...."

July 22, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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