Rock en Tijuana

The border city of Tijuana gives birth to the bastard genre of Norteño and Electronica, Nortec.

"..."I grew up listening to punk rock and electronic music -- I hated Norteño," says Mogt...."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

The Next Wave

A comprehensive look at the emerging Rock en Español movement in the United States

"...a matter of fact, who would've thought that a rock & roll band from Argentina would list Beat Street,..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

The Latin Flare

2002-03 AMA Band of the Year winners Del Castillo ride a wave of Latinization.

"...there's been nary a word about how and where Latinos and Latino music in all its configurations fit into..."

April 11, 2003 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...an already hard-hitting headlining of Def Juxsters El-P, Aesop Rock, Mr. Lif, and co-flows Mr. Len, this lineup reminds..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...chainsaw massacre and the well-preserved corpse of Southern Fried Rock. A tour with Alabama Thunder Pussy won the band..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Joselo/Genitallica

Music Showcase

"...Joselo/Genitallica The Vibe, Friday 15 Kudos to Austin's Latino Rock Alliance for another fine showcase. Monterrey seems to..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by David Lynch

Dancing About Architecture

Jeff Cole Leaves Doolittle Records, Marc Katz Leaves Top of the Marc, Hank Sinatra Returns and so does Ray Benson (again!). Plus all the news that pitches a fit.

"...the label's continued work with Slobberbone and the Bottle Rockets would continue apace. No one will move up to..."

March 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...LATINO ROCK ALLIANCE PRESENTS: Another SXSW Rock en Español showcase,..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...ROCK EN ESPAÑOL: One of the undisputed SXSW highlights of..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Butthole Surfers and Austin City Limits suffer set backs while Riverfest marches on.

"...co-written by Haynes and Robert J. Ritchie (aka Kid Rock). As far as getting on the road to promote..."

June 29, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

'If Not Edison -- What?'

Austin Interfaith's Alliance programs represent one alternative to failing AISD schools.

"...and African-American students stood at 19%. Between white and Latino students, the gap was 25%. By comparison, Houston had..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Austin Lyric Opera's Stampede

The opera launches a festival to celebrate Austin's musical diversity

"...arias and overtures; it added a mess of blues, Latino rock, and Western swing. What's more, it's sharing some..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...• Latino USA, a locally produced public radio program that airs..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...while Ramos was working a construction job in Round Rock, neighbors called the police because they found the music..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...Save Our Springs Alliance..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...music festival," pointed out Alex Vallejo, drummer of local rock group Vallejo. "Latinos have similar experiences to other music..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Art Transplant

The Move Toward a Cultural Center in Downtown

"...The Downtown Austin Alliance's "First Tuesday" program didn't advertise a Battle of the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Arts Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...25 years by an eclectic crowd of power-breakfasting politicos, Latino artists, and SXSW musicians – may soon be crying..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...actually compare Atmosphere to Black Sabbath and that hard rock bullshit to them ["Southern Rock Opera," Music, March, 22,..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...to form SafePlace and have since become today's SAFE Alliance. Many of these organizations' volunteers were lesbians or ALO..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Naked City

"...The sprawl-laden cities of Leander, Cedar Park, and Round Rock got initial approval for a controversial plan Monday to..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...of local neighborhood and business leaders, kicked off the Alliance for Public Transportation Wednesday morning. While carefully skirting the..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...www.cristinafortexas.com ENDORSEMENTS: Blue America, Working Families Party, Jolt Action, Latino Victory Fund, UT-Austin UDems, CWA District 6 Organizing for..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...Lobo Corona, of local Rock en Español promotions and management company Music Way, emphasizes..."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Off the Record

Scouting reports on Austin Psych Fest and Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam

"...One. A limited-edition release of Dark Shadows by Dallas' Rockadelic Records in 1989 led to a proper reissue two..."

April 29, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...to a worldwide audience by fusing it with electronica, rock, lounge, and other forces. Gustavo Santaolalla fronts the band..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Playback: Festival Buzz

Festival, Texas – spring edition

"...Minnesotans the Replacements, who just left hundreds of aging rockers shaking their heads saying, "Now I need to buy..."

April 25, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...between Pentecostal gospel singer Bishop Fred Jones and atheist rock critic (and former Austin Chronicle music columnist) Michael Corcoran...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...19 announcement that "this skate park is going to rock." – W.D...."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Off the Record

The good, the bad, and the ugly: a look back at the year in Austin music

"...September, providing a pivotal outlet for Austin's still-booming indie rock scene. This year's cream of the local crop included..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

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