The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...the store into an ambient laboratory for two emerging local bands: Book Reports and Theft. Consisting of Kai Wilde..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...communicate with one another in violation of Texas law, local activist Jarrid Cornell charged last week. Cornell, who was..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...given the city – and, primarily, APD – more control over the process. Stakeholders in the county, in the..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...peers for locking women up for life for exercising control over their own bodies. He said he had thought..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Local reports of SXSW’s musical demise weren’t exaggerated, just egregiously..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...keep the state of Texas from taking over Austin’s local school system. He asked the community to choose from..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...2001 death. Even then, she opted for a humble local government position. In 2006, she became a Travis County..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Joachim headline this heavy, screaming evening following sets by locals Recurser, New Yorkers Nerve, and Atlanta blackened death-grinders Malevich...."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Trek Through 29 Independent Bookstores on the Austin Texas Book Trail

Second annual crawl connects Austin’s literary community

"...and booksellers while offering readers the opportunity to explore local shops...."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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

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

"...furry friends their updated vaccines, a physical exam, parasite control, and even grab a spay/neuter voucher. P.A.S.S. will also..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Overby, the San Marcos Studio Tour will showcase 87 local artists – many operating out of home base MotherShip,..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...unconvincing decapitations, homemade arm bands, outrageous foreign accents, and out-of-control eyelash batting.   – Richard Whittaker Lise Olsen: The..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Austin area, some voters will choose candidates for local school boards, along with bond propositions and more...."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...created a “District of Austin” to give state lawmakers control over our city’s affairs, is going nowhere. It did..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature

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

“District of Austin” Legislation Fails for a Third Time

Critics say it sends an undemocratic message

"...its city status and place it under direct state control has failed – with a resounding bipartisan rejection...."

March 26, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...expensive for taxpayers, that costs can get out of control. In Arizona, for example, the state faced a $1.4..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...special sake flights, pairings, and cocktails served up on local menus. Interested drinkers are advised to check in at..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 14-20

"...will have the best outcomes if you relinquish some control...."

March 14, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

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

"...Thursday 13, 9:45pm, Empire Control Room..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...as DJ sets, dancing, and chances to buy cool local art. Produced under her open org the House of..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...“Tunnel Vision.” Their pending debut album, produced by emerging local experimental legend Ernesto Grey, promises the same pop-rock ear..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...As of February 1, Elon Musk has been given control of the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system, and the..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...Australia. World-class talent Will Ospreay may make his first local AEW appearance as he’s set to team with Kenny..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: The VORTEX’s Rabbits

Timely production tackles life in a dystopian landscape

"...hero, whose desire for safety leaves him grasping for control. He exerts that through overprotection of his daughter, Dove..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for your symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the norovirus – the leading cause of..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...gothic party jam. After a sold-out show at Empire Control Room and Garage in 2022, the now-Los Angeles-based group..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...a queer-owned business that loves to pop up at locally run markets? Would you also like to join the..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Craig’s attempts to make a friend spiral out of control, their blossoming relationship threatens to ruin both of their..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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