Bodied

Battle rap comedy takes no prisoners

"...to deconstruct the very form itself. “We don’t need Macklemore, we need Mackle-less,” Maya says, but Adam knows nothing..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Panel Recap: #TimesUp

Neil Portnow finally solved the issue of female inclusion...

"...Mary Lambert, perhaps best known for her contributions to Macklemore’s LGBTQ-focused “Same Love.” “Out of 20 to 30 people,..."

March 15, 2018 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW Music Live: Durand Jones & the Indications, Jamila Woods

Old souls, new faces

"...frontman donning a trim kelly green cardigan, Durand Jones & the Indications opened their fourth set of the day..."

March 17, 2017 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

Playback – Fun Fun Fun Fest: A Decade of Aggression

Flashing back on 10 years of Fun Fun Fun Fest

"..."Playback" charted the history and future of FFF. FFF1 – 2006..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: ACL Fest's First Weeknd Moves Mountains

ACL Fest 2015 weekend one wrap

"...With that, the indie shaman – alternatively known as Josh Tillman – forced upon the..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Chilling With ScoreMore

Austin promoters ScoreMore tap San Antonio

"...for UT by simultaneously waiting tables at Texas Land & Cattle, selling print advertising, and hawking cable and Internet..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Blacker the Face

A WWE-type gimmick further devalues rap music

"...Going back to the Grammys in January, Macklemore won Best Rap Album over arguably the best rap..."

Nov. 25, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

More Aziz, Please

Aziz Ansari launches comedy fest with killer set at Bass

"...The Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival kicked off last Friday night with comedian..."

April 21, 2014 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

SXSW Friday Interviews

Spotlighting Texas at SXSW TGIF

"...when she was tapped to write the chorus for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love," an anthem supporting same-sex..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Preview: Mary Lambert

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Same Love’ diva gets her shot

"...on the other – belting out the chorus of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ marriage anthem “Same Love.”..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Lady Gaga: SXSW Music Keynote

Pop queen’s crowning comes after months of speculation

"...and Springsteen’s speeches pertained to the histories of rock & roll. Gaga’s modern with a keen eye on the..."

March 9, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: January 28

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

"...Mass weddings at the Grammys may be tacky, but it’s a damn good place to start...."

Jan. 28, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Gary Clark Jr. Nabs a Grammy

Sarah Jarosz loses, while Macklemore wins everything else

"...local guitar phenom won his first Grammy: Best Traditional R&B Song for Blak and Blu favorite “Please Come Home.”..."

Jan. 27, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Sarah Jarosz & Gary Clark Jr. Nominated for Grammys

Local youths step further out into the national spotlight

"...Rap acts Kendrick Lamar and Macklemore & Lewis battle it out come Sunday, January 26,..."

Dec. 9, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Angel Haze, Same Love But Not

Brooklyn MC spins Macklemore & Lewis hit her way

"...I was halfway through Angel Haze’s remix of Macklemore & Lewis equality anthem “Same Love” before I realized..."

Nov. 28, 2013 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

I'm Your Friend! Air Hug!

The tubes come alive with the sounds of allies

"...Let's start with Google: Just who is Shakuntala Devi?..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The AggreGAYtor: November 4

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

"...nears a vote in the Senate, Orrin Hatch comes around, John Boehner vows to kill the bill, and President Obama..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post

East Cameron Folkcore: Tour Diary, Part I

Cruising through Germany with the cursers of disgust

"...attempting to get into Frank Turner’s showcase, and a Macklemore & Ryan Lewis showcase after that. Both attempts culminated..."

Sept. 24, 2013 Music Post by Jesse Moore

The AggreGAYtor: August 28

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

"...Martin Luther King III says America’s check still has not cleared, but the situation is..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The AggreGAYtor: August 27

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

"...Obama acknowledged the issue of LGBT indigent and homeless..."

Aug. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Macklemore & Ryan LewisBelmont, Tuesday, March 12..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...2012 release Oozy secretes stickier than Texas in July. – Thomas Fawcett MIKE SCOTT..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...rapper Machine Gun Kelly and indie-pop sister act Tegan & Sara, the award ceremony aspect was hardly noticeable. "There's..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

SXSW Saturday

"...afternoon "tea" (aka booze and food) at our house 
of wig, etc. 11:30am-9pm. Maison d'Etoile, 
2109 E. Cesar Chavez,..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Tuesday's Gone

On your marks, get set, Tuesday SXSW showcases!

"...Madonna sex appeal with floor-shaking bass and apocalyptic lyrics. – Abby Johnston Henry Wagons8:20pm, 18th Floor at the Hilton..."

March 8, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Brandon's Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place bloggers weigh in with individual lists: 2012 from 10 to F1

"...Night of Illusions Mlle. Trix’s combination drag show and Q&A panel at Huston-Tillotson was at turns charming, touching, and..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: November 30

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• The AggreGAYtor’s frusen glädjé heart is warmed by the..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

"...Macklemore & Ryan LewisThe Heist..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Fun Fun Fun Fest Full Lineup

Dub innovators, emo legends and local favorites join the roster

"...favorites, with The Black Angels, Explosions in the Sky, … And You Will Know Us By the Trail of..."

July 12, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker