Mo' Music: Gaga's Back

... and so is Rob. Mr. Cohen offers first impressions of Gaga's latest.

"...songs and the fact that she writes her own music and can totally belt...."

Aug. 13, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...distinct lack of grainy live performances, and a couple music videos. A paucity of such materials necessitates animated narrative..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Composer Nathan Felix Transitions to Video During Quarantine

Short, simple films of mundane tasks analyze human condition

"...He recalls marveling at how the group of acoustic musicians generated as much energy and power as an amplified..."

July 17, 2020 Music Post by Nataleah Small

Beauty Is Embarrassing

You may not know his name, but you know Wayne White's artwork from Pee-wee's Playhouse or his MTV award-winning design work.

"...among others). His design work featured prominently in game-changing videos like Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” and the Smashing Pumpkins’ “Tonight,..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: The 13th Floor Moves to Red River, Taking Over the Green Jay Space

The former Beerland building continues to evolve, and more music news

"...The longtime music space at 711 Red River, formerly Beerland and currently..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Off the Record

Decking the halls with Kickstarter, a new holiday sampler, and Michael Nesmith's Videoranch

"...From Sara Hickman's Texas Music Project to Shearwater's dossier for The Golden Archipelago (see..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

After a Fashion

What are the kids sporting in the clubs these days and what are they thinking???

"...not going to put out a high-production, X-rated commercial video just to sell records." On the other hand, reports..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Genius and Jive

My roller-coaster relationship with Daniel Johnston

"...Austin bands covered his songs. In July of 1985, MTV's Cutting Edge came to town. He was not only..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Feature by Louis Black

TV Eye

Will MTV's new "Fight for Your Rights" campaign against hate crimes call into question their longstanding promotion of rapper Eminem? Also, seats for sale on Politically Incorrect and fallout from this year's television top 10s.

"...bring attention to discrimination and the power of hate, MTV launched its "Fight for Your Rights" campaign. The first..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Short Cuts

Lightning strikes twice for vid artists Jason Archer and Paul Beck; plus Helen Lee, Kier-La Janisse, and Lunafest.

"...Who says lightning doesn't strike twice? Certainly not local video artisans Jason Archer and Paul Beck, who nabbed an..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mikaela Davis, Knocked Loose, Curtis McMurtry, Questlove, and more recommended shows

"...More than just southern South Austin or "the Cabela's..."

April 15, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Laura House

"...her first trip to New York City for the MTV Video Music Awards. "I just couldn't get over the..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Arts Feature

TV Eye

This column is most definitely not brought to you by the Parents Television Council

"...sexually suggestive song "For Your Entertainment" on the American Music Awards, televised Nov. 22. During his performance, he kissed..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The AggreGAYtor: September 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• Although the AggreGAYtor finds gay Republicans as mystifying..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Still the One I Want

Tv Eye

"...fallen far. I'm in love with Daria (weekdays, 1:30pm, MTV). I don't know if it's those erotic eyeglasses, that..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Screens Column by Christopher Gray

TV Eye

Remembering the televised Michael Jackson: intimate and iconic

"...of stone or you were never touched by Jackson's music to begin with. Or maybe it's a generational thing...."

July 10, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

What? 1998's Over?

Nine Tv Faces We'll Miss

"...No Limit Posse's "Make 'Em Say Uhhh!" on the MTV Video Music Awards: Best pro basketball action all year,..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Quintana: Abused or Abuser?

Quintana denies abusing former fiancée

"...only reprimanded for failing to turn on his in-car video camera during the incident. But in early 2010 he..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: August 27

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Miley Cyrus got tongues wagging at the MTV Video Music Awards, partly by wagging her own a..."

Aug. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Dancing About Architecture

Is the Return of Wayne Douglas on the way? Bob Schneider gets a solo record deal.

"...only responsible for the last one!" Just as the musical part of the album wasn't 100% finished when the..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Gay Place's Top 10 Queer Doin's 2007

All the doors that opened from the closet to the men's room

"...Was it just us, or did Britney Spears on MTV's Video Music Awards look more sedated than usual? Not..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Short Cuts

Insanity everywhere: The Chain Saw strikes back, as does the Arbor, sort of; R. Lee Ermey gets piggish; Jack Black kisses like a fish; and videos might kill radio stars, but they launch Austin artists' careers.

"...and Paul Beck: They've now been nominated for the MTV Latin Video Music Awards Video of the Year for..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Rating the VH1 Divas

This year’s crop prepare to lipsync for their lives

"...With the tragic passing of Whitney Houston and Mariah..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

They Got the Beat

Living the pop life in Austin

"...havoc? Could there be a more misunderstood and misapplied musical classification? Little wonder: MTV, the WB, Coca-Cola, the Gap,..."

May 4, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

SXSW Wednesday International Bands

Wednesday's just the beginning!

"...them voted Best New Act at the 2009 Danish Music Awards...."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

SXSW Scrapbook 2011

Some final thoughts from the brink of March madness

"...Despite three daily editions of Off the Record –..."

March 23, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

TV Eye

Austin gets a sneak peek at the return of Glee

"...will benefit the Grammy Foundation's Grammy in the Schools music education programs...."

April 2, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Dancing About Architecture

Crammed With Grammys

"...Well, the Grammy Awards may be more irrelevant than ever this year, serving..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Column

Captain CapZeyeZ

ACTV's Dave Prewitt

"...live footage from local bands, while the latter runs videos from underplayed national acts. Together these two programs, which..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Music Feature

TV Eye

Austin Stories Chapter Ends

"...The MTV series Austin Stories is officially not being renewed. The..."

June 5, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

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