Diaryland: Matt the Electrician

Mr. October releases a new ‘Beacon’

"...There was a time when I had “Diaryland” by Matt the Electrician stuck on repeat. Then, this past Sunday,..."

Oct. 30, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Accidental Electrician

Matt the Electrician has switched day jobs

"...sly words, the Saxon audience erupts into laughter. It's Matt the Electrician's job to wire the crowd for Bob..."

June 24, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Big Time

Gigantic director Matt Aselton's indie Cinderella story

"...Two years ago, Matt Aselton was an anonymous television-commercial director living in New..."

April 24, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Off the Record

Unveiling the Austin Music Awards lineup and greeting England's newest hitmakers

"...of Mika Miko and the exit of longtime timekeeper Matt Hammer. Some songs were barely a week old at..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Quin Galavis Track Premiere

Dark songwriter lets a little light in

"...back to the older band: me, Graham Low, and Matt Hammer did the core tracking. Shelley McCann from Knife..."

June 12, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

8 Mile

An Austin octet of SXSW Picks 2 Click™

"...Smith and Andrew Cashen, bassist Graham Low, and drummer Matt Hammer. The frontman wants to shake up what he..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Strange Boys

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Philip on bass, guitarist Greg Enlow, and kit master Matt Hammer – through new debut LP triumph And Girls..."

March 27, 2009 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Spotlight: The Strange Boys

Soon to be Austin garage quartet the Strange Boys and their American Bandstand

"...riffs, urged on by brother Philip's bass and drummer Matt Hammer's powerhouse thump, plus the newly added grease of..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...melodies, spacious fingerpicking, and a sweet and mournful voice. Hammer and Nails, his second release on Blue Rose, is..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...on subjects from the Grateful Dead to Black Lives Matter...."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival 2018

"...Improv duo Death Hammer from Portland, Oregon..."

Sept. 4, 2018 Photo Gallery

Revenge of the Return of the Son of the Graphics Giveaway Begins!

If Scrooge McDuck, Bruce Wayne, and Veronica Lodge are giving away millions, it can only be Free Comic Book Day, Part IV

"...Gimme! Gimme! Giveaway!, by Matt Groening (Bongo Comics)..."

May 6, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ringworm

Hammer of the Witch

"...Ringworm Hammer of the Witch (Relapse)..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...at the Moon Directors: Jason Tippet & Elizabeth Mims Matt's grandmother believes that man has never set foot on..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

Stephen hijacks a pair of Quaids and spots a Dick

"...Tradition, Eliza Page, and Tinkerwendy. Authentic Smiles' founder Shane Matt (the rock & roll dentist who helps provide services..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Matt the Electrician

"...Matt the ElectricianLong Way Home Those of us who've only..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Further Reflections

"...Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson at the Edtv premiere. photograph..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Making Mjolnir Out of a WiiMote

Local game developers Red Fly talk 'Thor'

"...turned the console's trademark controller into Mjolnir, the original hammer of the god. Working closely with comic superstar Matt..."

May 11, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Convicted Felon Tom DeLay

"The Hammer" guilty of money laundering

"...Michael King in his latest column) nor by "The Hammer"'s brief spin on Dancing With The Stars. Instead, DeLay..."

Nov. 24, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Heavy Metal

Even in blazing summer, Austin's welders and forgers fire it up and make like rock & rollers

"...Watching a group of people forging metal with sledgehammers and tongs is like watching a band make rock..."

July 27, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...too slow... so be warned). Due to its subject matter and themes, it will no doubt invite unfair comparisons..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...the undulating swaths of paints?   – Cat McCarrey Matt Kracht: A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Fri. 16, 720 Club, 1am This hammer-n-tongs trio's first two albums reeked of sativa and QOTSA,..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Bryn Vale, Brian Tyree Henry, Jessie Ennis, Blair Beeken, Matt Walsh, Allison Tolman, Eric Edelstein, Kate McKinnon, Fabrizio Guido..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friday Picks & Sleepers

TGIFriday of SXSW, blurb by blurb

"...his latest disc Born With a Caul. Michael Toland Matt the Electrician..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Surprise Annie

This show is two glorious, uncut hours of Annie La Ganga manifesting theatre

"...Ganga manifests theatre. And her directors/producers/friends Josh Meyer and Matt Hislope of Rubber Repertory have likewise manifested 12 top-secret..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Critics' Picks

Recommended at AFF

"...comatose in the opening moments of the film, Clooney's Matt King is left to become the primary parent of..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Screens Feature

Keeping It Bearden

"...Stand-up comedian Matt Bearden was the headliner on the night (June 23)..."

July 10, 2009 Arts Feature

Page Two: Look Who's (Still) Talking

Miers nomination pushes right-wing spin machine into disturbing, delicious overdrive

"...Democrats as the enemy, saying it was time to hammer in the final nail on their coffin. Another talk-show..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Friday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Michael ChamyAQUALUNG8pm, Stubb's Already a UK hit, Aqualung, London's Matt Hale, now sets his sights on this side of..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

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