Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...lineup with a major-label ringer. But old heads and backpackers grouse not! Even from a Triple A vantage, Maxo..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Top 5 SXSW Comedy Shows

From a family of Pythons to upstanding citizens, this year's biggest laughs

"...to date. Give yourself a much deserved break, and come laugh along at the South by Southwest Comedy Festival...."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by Dina Barrish

Dog

Channing Tatum picks up a canine pal in army vet drama

"...other canine, markets the movie as a genial road comedy about a mismatched pair bonding on a sentimental journey...."

Feb. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...part in the list. Sandra Bullock brings her big-screen comedy The Lost City for its world premiere as part..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hamilton's Resident Director Makes Bass the Room Where It Happens

Austinite Ashley Brooke Monroe leads the touring Broadway show back to the stage she loves

"...move in 2009 to Brooklyn to begin a rising backstage career. Now she gets to give that same thrill..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...cranked-up headphones bleed loudly, but the empathetic instructor calmly comes over to warn him that everyone else can hear..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Austin Studio Tour Beer, Spooky-Ass Ice Cream, Pizza, More Pizza, Wine Passports, Surrealist Delicacies, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...in the heart of Downtown the weekend after Halloween’s come and gone. (Nov. 5-7, to be precise.) Note: Weekender..."

Oct. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Booze We Choose: Seven and Up

Liquor in the front … of your favorite cabinet, of course

"...a superlative rum that doesn’t require any cringey buccaneer backstory. This silken spirit simply slips elegantly over a tongue..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 15-21

"...possibility. 3) A snafu might motivate you to get back to where you belong. 4) A mess could show..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s First-Ever Full Concert Performance

Austin City Limits taping marks a moment of career-making distinction

"...see her having a Taylor Swift-ian ceiling when it comes to what’s possible in the years ahead for her..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Austin Restaurant Weeks, Triumphant Tiki Freaks, Yellowbird's Milton Speaks, Mind the Top Chef Peeks

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...sales going to the Central Texas Food Bank? It’s back – from Oct. 1-10. Listen: The last iteration of..."

Sept. 22, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

At Age 69, Veteran Barkeep Wisecracks His Place Into Local Legend

Happy birthday to Derven Rodgers, Crown & Anchor Pub's bar star

"...with a business-looking messenger bag, the first-timer promises to come back soon. "I'll see you when I'm looking at..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Food Feature by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...draped in a shawl and peering through round-rimmed glasses. 'Welcome to the imaginary world of Nemegata,' he intoned mysteriously...."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

JuiceLand Strikes, DipDipDip Ice Cream Spikes, Samuel Adams Likes Moms, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...watchful eye and covering the continuing story for you, juice-lover.]..."

May 19, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...phone. "It molded me. Coming from '24, we're laid back. Not super gritty, but we hold our own."..."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Blues Society"), the album burrows into sessions of seasoned backing by cap city journeymen Jay and Johnny Moeller –..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...whose solo debut contains the unabashedly slinky pop gem "Come Together 2021" and the emotional "We Persevere.""It's weird to..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Checking In: Michael Ramos Signs the Tiarra Girls

“I’m an A&R guy for Lucky Hound Music [and] a staff producer”

"...built around our property when we first moved in back in 2011...."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Federico Archuleta Has More Murals to Make

The artist who made “‘Til Death Do Us Part” isn’t letting the pandemic stop him from making art

"...they were expressed. But then that's why Austin has come to recognize and relish the work of Federico Archuleta...."

Nov. 13, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...just delivered the Christmas themed creature sci fi puppet comedy you’ve been asking for.”..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Austin, a recreation center for teenagers because they couldn't come to the juke joint at 9pm...."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

How Erika Thompson Keeps Her Cool While Scooping Up Bees

TikTok hit and Texas Beeworks owner stays meditative in viral videos

"...of Texas Beeworks, she rescues unwanted hives from Austin-area backyards – commonly compost or water meter boxes – to..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Caroline Rose Album Review

Superstar (New West)

"...out over 11 tracks, the protagonist finds new affection, becomes self-obsessed, co-conspires unhealthy relationships, gets replaced by her lover,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...for SXSW Film 2020 (March 13-21), starting with the welcome local arrival of Bull, the latest from UT RTF..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds SF Festival Is in The Honeymoon Phase

Project Greenlight title will be closing night film

"...doesn't mean dour, and today's list injects some serious comedy. Dead Dicks is the sticky reincarnation comedy you never..."

Oct. 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

10 Kid-Friendly Austin Restaurants That Parents Won't Hate

Dine out with small humans without sacrificing quality or losing your mind

"...School is back in session and the lethargy-inducing dog days of summer..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...Different, Be Brave, Be You; • the former deranged millionaire/comedian will be sharing Medallion Status: True Stories From Secret..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pam Pritchard Serves Up Unpretentious Hospitality at the Tigress Pub

The Tigress of North Loop heads Austin's coziest neighborhood pub

"...was far from the legendary hipster hub it has become. Pritchard seems to know the origin stories of all..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

The Luv Doc: Ex-Shtupping Girlfriends

Sometimes friends will let you down – sometimes in really big ways

"...Aww, thanks! May you live a long and lovely..."

July 12, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

A Guide to Getting a Beer During SXSW

Ditch the convention center and check these brewpubs

"...with the Bukowski quote about beer being a continuous lover, which is verifiable until you're laid out on the..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

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