Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...squalls, with flashes of post-hardcore tension and post-punk grit. Local shapeshifters Proun step in for direct support, while Middle..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...any music, the trio of songwriters inspired a fervent local following and garnered more attention than any of them..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Jorge Antonio Renaud is a rather mythic figure among local criminal justice activists. The current editor of the Caldwell/Hays..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar

Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence

"...my little barbecue “secret.” I’d never run into Franklin-esque lines at Micklethwait, but the quality was always right on..."

April 25, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Antone’s Nightclub Celebrates 50 Years at 2025 Austin Blues Festival

April 26-27 event colors outside the genre lines

"...“It’s rooted in the history lines of the blues, but also in Antone’s history and..."

April 21, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...are mostly to blame, city officials said, but projected declines in overall property values throughout Travis County aren’t helping..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...2 to the floor of the House along party lines, nine to six. The bill is expected to be..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

For Paul Simon, a Quiet Celebration Still Resounds

Songwriter’s Bass Concert Hall residency is subdued yet profound

"...and resident of nearby Wimberley (that’s right, he’s a local now) occasionally interjects to offer context straight from the..."

April 9, 2025 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Opinion: A 21st Century Texas Lament

A native Texan reflects on what it formerly meant to be a proud Texan and how that badge of honor has been sullied by our current set of elected officials

"...to Terry Allen sing about border beauties and Panhandle loneliness – the loss of our transcendent Texanness, our wink-and-grin..."

April 4, 2025 Column by John Langmore

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...and magic – all of which originates within the local trans community. Thanks to generous support from grants, sponsors,..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...'eye-gor.’” “Super-duper!” “There, wolf. There, castle.” “Blücher!” All great lines, but it’s the delivery in Mel Brooks’ hysterical spoof..."

March 28, 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

"...Art imitates life. Or, rather, art influences life, which local author Jeanette Horn etches sharply into the pages of..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Album Review: Daydream Twins Cut Dream-Pop With Rock Melodies

Shoegaze band’s second LP Solstice for Embodiment

"...album, unfolds like a fuzzy memory. It blurs the lines between lust and melancholy, devotion and detachment, wrapped in..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

J’cuuzi Takes a Guerrilla Approach to Music and Performance

Local dance punks aren’t thinking too far ahead

"...noisy, irreverent but ominous, the duo intertwine competing vocal lines atop thumping bass, churning keyboards, and campy glam rock..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Nearly 43 years after opening its doors, iconic local vinyl hub and live music venue Waterloo Records will..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Visual Arts Review: “Together in Dreams: A Tribute to David Lynch”

Outpost 512’s filmmaker salute is worth the journey

"...a leering Lego mini. A mixed-media shadowbox by Taylor local Mark Slonsky captures tension with a tiny, rose-covered white..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...for advice – musicians outside of shows, people in lines, fellow journalists, fellow drinkers in bars...."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in access to internet and digital devices along socioeconomic lines. The solution? The commission proposes a few remedies, recommending..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Partially named after his local South Park, H-town rapper Ace Park crafts melodic, old-school..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...Heimler, James Montague, Will Greenfield, Screenwriter: James Montague Charismatic local beekeeper Amziah King oversees a beloved honey operation in..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Belle and Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch on Chronic Fatigue, Austin, and His Debut Novel, Nobody’s Empire

Musician’s book tour lands at the State Theatre Feb. 14

"...sell. He got a number of responses along the lines of: “Yup, we know Belle and Sebastian. We love..."

Feb. 3, 2025 Music Post by Leila Sales

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...sells for $50 and allows a message of three lines. The larger paver goes for $300 and has space..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Maria Helga Stürup, Katrine A. Sahlstrøm In Japan, where loneliness has become a national crisis, the film follows three..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Unchained.Art’s “Favorite Pieces: An Intimate Look at Artistic Personalities”

Multi-artist exhibit dines out on variety

"...alike, and none were made the exact same way. Local creator Via Boley utilizes acrylic and reflective material for..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...filmmakers Nick Toti and Rachel Kempf about their low-budget local picture when it premiered at comedy venue Fallout Theater...."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Another Big Year for Austin’s Transit Overhaul

Project Connect will hit milestones and legal battles in 2025

"...a challenging environment at the federal, state, and even local level...."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...party. On the Hotel Vegas patio, the Nightmare Band headlines following early evening sets by fiery punk newcomers Grocery..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...block the seizure of land needed for the rail lines...."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...vaulted leagues of haute couture? Enter Bloodbath Studios, a local upstart dedicated to industry inclusivity. In METANOIA, a phrase..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lighten Up at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Luminations

Santa Claus won’t be there, but nature will

"...keep it from feeling too busy. “There’s no long lines to see Santa Claus or anything like that,” said..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Amber Williams

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    34 »