Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts

A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure

"...Creekbed Carter Hogan..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cactus Lee, Nemegata, Font, Grace Sorensen Set for the Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party

Freebie springtime standby returns to Hotel Vegas March 15

"...of the 3-Legged Dog, the Chronicle’s annual March day party...."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...what that scene holds – the music and the artistry," recalls Claghorn. "But down here, I think the EP..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...or even better, support local record stores and the artists' online shops. – Rachel Rascoe Carys Anderson: Die Spitz,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...Park here, as well as interviews with ACL 2023 artists Tanya Tucker, Brittney Spencer, and Bailen. Lil YachtyFriday, 4:10pm,..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...melded deep passion and pleading grooves over new third LP Love You Anyway. 2012 American Idol champ Phillip Phillips..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...The Unity Show w/ Heartless Bastards, Deezie Brown Haute Spot, Sunday 5..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Riverboat Gamblers, USA/Mexico, Damian Garcia Quintet, Honky-Tonk Holidaze, and more recommended shows for your week

"...tension – steadily mounting across a decade of Unapologetic Art Rap, title of that debut LP – forms the..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Column by Mars Salazar

What We're Listening to This Week

Dayglow, Sunny Sweeney, Chucky Blk, Alexi 8bit, and more local sounds worth your time

"...sound effects, and hella falsetto vocals on his third LP's reach for indie-pop radiance. Built on bouncy bass and..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A couple of mini-festivals, Progger, Blk Ops, Mama Duke, and more live music to see

"...at press time, there's tantalizing uncertainty surrounding the rustic art-pop collective as they prepare for this weekend – only..."

April 1, 2022 Music Column by Chad Swiatecki

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...but long lines were scarce. Over six days, our bullpen of adventurous scribes reviewed performances by over 50 acts..."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows

"...Birthday brothers born 12 years apart, Elvis Presley and David Bowie both matured into musical..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

What We're Listening to Right Now

Aaron Stephens, Paul Cauthen, Drakulas, Glasshealer, Pretty Little Thieves, and more local sounds

"..."This album for me is a departure, in the sense that I'm trying to leave the..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Clara Wang

Faster Than Sound: Love Wheel Records Rolls In

Austin music mainstay Mike Nicolai retails vinyl and Indoor Creature parties at the Ballroom

"...the Wall for some 12 years, has collaborated with artists like the Replacements' Slim Dunlap and the Gourds over..."

June 18, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...assisted by Mireille Blond, whose paintings grace the accompanying art book...."

June 4, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...For all the mythos of Marfa as hipster cowboy art colony, what the tiny West Texas destination offers is..."

May 14, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Spirit Adrift's Nathan Garrett Lands His Astral Metal Rocket in Bastrop

Ride into the light

"...Four months in, a fire alarm at the family's apartment building caused his mother to suffer a seizure and..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Sword Guitarist Kyle Shutt: Self-Portraitist – By Request!

Out-of-work shredder began re-facing his solo LP for fans

"...Kyle Shutt discovered himself a new artistic medium – literally: drawing album-sized portraits of his own..."

May 19, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: You Can’t Press Pause on Life

A musician’s life: laid off, livestreaming, and … giving birth?

"...following week, medical centers cautious of COVID-19 weren’t allowing partners in for the birth. A good friend, who works..."

April 24, 2020 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...suspect celebrities (Billy Bob Thornton, Josh Homme) find themselves halfheartedly edited together with vintage photos, a distinct lack of..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Terry Allen Reels in Moby Dick for His New Album

The multimedia conceptualist's first new studio album since 2013 sets sail

"...thing," offers Terry Allen over Sunday lunch at Taqueria Vallarta, not far from his South Congress condo. "No matter..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Eimaral Sol’s Journey to RAS Day

Local neo-soul singer Eimaral Sol puts her spiritual spin on the all-women-led RAS Day lineup, City Council approves Red River improvements, Blakchyl leads her East Austin tour, and cult song funny man Dick Price passes

"...Room. Local singer Eimaral Sol aligns with a debut LP chronicling her own journey through motherhood while in the..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...off the Elevators' debut. London's Clash twisted the introductory quartet of down-stroked power chords from "You're Gonna Miss Me"..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Roky Erickson Ascends to the 13th Floor (1947-2019)

Psychedelic pioneer clocked 71 Earth years

"...Reports started piling up swiftly on social networks at quitting time...."

May 31, 2019 Music Post by Tim Stegall

18 International Frontwomen at SXSW Music

"...Stephen F’s Bar, 10pm Cue up Sara Ammendolia's debut LP, Find a Place to Sleep, and you might picture..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

14 R&B Acts to Soothe Your SXSW Soul

"...tunes that reel you into his bizarro universe. Absurdist art project? Elaborate philosophical thesis? Fuck if I know...."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Playback: The Indestructible Mr. Lewis

The trials and tribulations of Mr. Lewis & the Funeral 5, plus a UtopiaFest report, and the passing of Seth Gibbs

"...they formed Mr. Lewis & the Funeral 5, a smartly dressed unit whose heavy waltzes and morbid poetry demanded..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Everyone Keeps Asking Me for ACL Fest Passes

Here's why ...

"...value Macca; scoring floor seats to any gig on McCartney's forthcoming Freshen Up tour will cost you more than..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Love Us or Hiatus

Rare gigs and soft breakups from Iron Age and US Weekly

"...2009's Tee Pee Records-issued The Sleeping Eye, a brilliant LP whose cult is enhanced by being out-of-print and not..."

July 13, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Ruled by Women

10 from indie rock’s new fem-led gen

"...L.A. art rockers French Vanilla tackle power structures with danceable post-punk..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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