Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...Chris Hrasky wishes there was a better backstory to Big Bend..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Watch This: Balmorhea’s Gorgeous Concert Film, Free for Three Days Only

Live in Marfa breathes new life into The Wind

"...Balmorhea’s music has always been cinematic in scope, imbued with..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Music Post by Austin Powell

Michael A. Muller

"...On his debut solo long-player, the co-founder of extended moodmakers Balmorhea paints an insulated..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Review by Rick Weaver

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Molly Burch, Arooj Aftab, and Mobley lead our recommended shows

"...Molly BurchWaterloo Records & Mohawk, Friday 29..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Column by Laiken Neumann

SXSW 09 Picks 2 Click

Neoclassical instrumentalists venture into the wild

"...Balmorhea..."

March 13, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Youth Gone Wild

Pre-millenial teen angst, both period and retro, melds with noir

"..."There are 32 ways to tell a story, but only one..."

Jan. 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Into the Wild

Balmorhea might not be one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, but it scored the movement

"...Beneath the bridge that divides Columbus, Texas, the Colorado River..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Can Tom Zigal Really Say That?

"The truth is, I didn't know a thing about the world of mystery writers and crime publishing," Tom Zigal, the author of three mystery novels, says. Chronicle writer Dick Holland discovers why Zigal might say such a thing and why it may not matter in light of Pariah, Zigal's new installment in the Kurt Muller mystery series.

"...Let's say you have an old friend who you see maybe..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Balmorhea

"...BalmorheaStranger (Western Vinyl)..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Music Review by Austin Powell

Postscripts

Alice Walker in Austin

"...One of America's greatest literary figures, Alice Walker -- Pulitzer Prize winner..."

May 2, 1997 Books Column by Lee Nichols

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...Millions of dollars remain designated, but the money to sustain Austin's live..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Balmorhea

"...BalmorheaRivers Arms (Western Vinyl)..."

March 7, 2008 Music Review by Austin Powell

Off the Desk

"...KLBJ-AM kicked Paul Pryor, its popular right-wing radio talk show..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...OK, three-quarters an enchilada. Maybe four-fifths...."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Balmorhea

"...Between their eponymous 2007 debut and 2012's fourth studio LP Stranger, Balmorhea shaped and expanded..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Be Advised About eSlate Voting

"...Dear Editor, I would like to comment on an article..."

Nov. 2, 2004 Postmarks

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The end of the year, with its holiday season emphasizing leisure time, disposable dollars,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

November Previews

"...AMERICAN MOVIE..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...Wednesday Picks BROWNOUT..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...All Citizens Have Rights..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column

Postscripts

Fall is officially here once the press releases grow to an unmanageable heap on Clay Smith's desk. This week, upcoming literary events are listed, including Nathan Englander, John Phillip Santos, Elmer Kelton, and Dan Savage.

"...My desk is more than overflowing with pieces of paper that say "For Immediate..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...Sweet Spirit: Trinidad..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

FP2: Beats of Rage

Mad Max meets Dance Dance Revolution in a microbudget beatdown

"...Directed by: Jason Trost. Starring: Jason Trost, Art Hsu, Bru Muller, Mike..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

KUT announces a new Cactus Cafe manager, plus this week at the movies

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 16..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Handicapping the decade in Austin music and playing favorites for the Chronicle Music Poll

"...Top 10 Events That Defined the Decade in Austin Music..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Books That Keep on Giving

Does It Come in Paperback?

"...Tammy Faye Messner Giving books as presents is almost a..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Balmorhea

Wednesday

"...BalmorheaConstellations (Western Vinyl)..."

March 19, 2010 Music Review by Austin Powell

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Bandcamp..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Damage Before the Blue Ruin

Actor Macon Blair talks revenge and homelessness in the new thriller

"...Remember that old saying about an eye for an eye leaving..."

April 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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