Education Is the Next Punk Rock

Hands-on learning for those interested in the music business

"...Say the name Martin Atkins in rock circles, and the response is often..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Open Wide

"Novocaine" Writer/Director David Atkins drills deep into noir

"...philosophy of Dr. Frank Sangster, D.D.S., who in David Atkins' directorial debut, Novocaine, finds that yes, a denuded dentrifice..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Novocaine

"...Directed by: David Atkins. Starring: Kevin Bacon, Elias Koteas, Laura Dern, Helena Bonham..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Tour:Smart and Break the Band

Sheet Music

"...Tour:Smart and Break the Bandby Martin Atkins Smart Books, 564 pp., $29.95 (paper)..."

March 7, 2008 Music Review by Greg Beets

Ballroom Dancing

SXSW panels

"...the music business," intoned journeyman Pigface/PiL/Nine Inch Nails drummer Martin Atkins. "You're fucked!" Dire as that sounds, recognizing what..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Japanese Breakfast, José Feliciano Join SXSW

118 new acts added to Music roster

"...Col3trane, songwriter’s songwriter David Dondero, industrial gothrock go-to drummer Martin Atkins, and 99 Neighbors, a young DIY hip-hop/rock collective..."

Feb. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Austin Music's Cooperative Future

Could music collectives make Austin the next Music Row?

"...is being advised by Public Image Ltd/Killing Joke/Ministry drummer Martin Atkins, author of survival guide Tour:Smart and chair of..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...JUAN MARTIN: Austin has Joe Ely sideman Teye for Flamenco with..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...sincere, but right down to the founding front-pairing of Martin Guevera and bass player Coni Duchess, the similarities are..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...dealing with digital indies; and SX regular/industrial drum god Martin Atkins teaching Kickstarter 101. Check out the full list..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...music illegally. It's a problem if they don't." – Martin Atkins at SXSW panel Welcome to the Music Business..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Pigface

Best of ...

"...Ministry mix too often, roving collective Pigface founding members Martin Atkins and Chris Connelly may have at one time..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Music Review by Marc Savlov

Readings From the Fringe

"...appearance is cause for celebration. Going Home Again (St. Martin's, $22.95 hard) compiles several years' worth of Waldrop short..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Books Review by Mike Shea

Deliver Us From Eva

"...Gary Hardwick. Starring: LL Cool J, Gabrielle Union, Duane Martin, Essence Atkins, Robinne Lee, Meagan Good, Mel Jackson, Dartanyan..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Record Reviews

"...vocalists Pam Hart, Hope Morgan, and Judy Arnold, trumpeters Martin Banks and Ephraim Owens, and gospel-inspired pianist/singers Margaret Wright..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Music Review

For Your Consideration ...

Austin Film Festival Preview

"...W/D: the Amber Collective (Richard Grassick, Ellin Hare, Murray Martin, Pat McCarthy, Lorna Powell, Peter Roberts, Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen); with..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature

King of the Swing Fiddle

Honoring country music's second most famous fiddle player, Johnny Gimble

"...years, Gimble recorded with Asleep at the Wheel, Chet Atkins, Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffett, Guy Clark, Jessi Colter, the..."

April 5, 2002 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Michael Martin; with Master P, A.J. Johnson, Gretchen Palmer, Tommy "Tiny"..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Friday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

TGIF picks for Zilker Park

"...Nicole Atkins12:45pm, BMI stage Dubbed heir to the legacy of Roy..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Feature

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Wireless-less, David ModiglianiDirectionCorey Atkins, Slaughter City..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Bookshelf

How to Do It

"...title. Poetry and prose contributions from literary heavyweights like Martin Amis, T. Coraghessan Boyle, and John Irving guarantee a..."

April 30, 1999 Books Feature

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Alleys of Austin," Michael Martin Murphy..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...be hidden at all costs. Cast: Theo James, Stacy Martin, Rhona Mitra, Peter Ferdinando, Richard Glover, Lia Williams, Toby..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...Nicole Atkins (Nashville, TN.)..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

'The NFL Beat': Week 11

American football and international affairs

"...end of last January that Bucs rookie RB Doug Martin would be a force to be reckoned with in..."

Nov. 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Castillo, Emilia Richeson, Ariel Teal Toombs, Frankie Frain, Ryan Martin, Todd Prictchett World Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: A Bad Case of the Sequels

Retreads, remakes, and do-overs rule the home releases

"...Arterton) is kidnapped by two men (Eddie Marsan, and Martin Compston). For his version, director Joram Lürsen transfers the..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...THE MAGIC MAGICIANS: Good to see that John Atkins, leader of late Seattle powerhouse 764-HERO, has found quite..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Autumn Tale

What Movies Look Like This Fall

"...to be outdone in the what-the-hell?! department is David Atkins' Novocaine, in which funnyman Steve Martin plays a dentist..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Murder on Music Row

Nashville, we have a problem.

"...Parton, and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers was Dean Martin's rendition of Cline's "He's Got You." The truth is..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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