Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...loops, and the occasional pop melody.   – Carys Anderson Flooding..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...$75 while weekend passes request $200.   – Carys Anderson Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Fellow Clanton collaborator Neggy Gemmy opens.   – Carys Anderson Napalm Death and Melvins..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...completing the melodic guitar rock trifecta.   – Carys Anderson Chaparelle..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...proceeds will benefit the SIMS Foundation.   – Carys Anderson Big Wy’s Brass Band..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...passes, but earnest guitar music endures.   – Carys Anderson BodyRock ATX’s 15th Anniversary..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...be a rock & roll star.   – Carys Anderson Die Young..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead

The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more

"...the ethereal EP Suite in May.   – Carys Anderson Purgatory Creek..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...Big Bill round out Friday’s bill.   – Carys Anderson RestFest..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...goth innovators’ 1980 classic Seventeen Seconds.   – Carys Anderson Gary Clark Jr...."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...be more than an R&B student.   – Carys Anderson Austin Ghoul Gang Movie & Music Night..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...indie-popper Miya Folick, start at $60.   – Carys Anderson Long Center and KUTX Present: The American Analog Set..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts

Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

"...fills and a scratchy Ames solo.   – Carys Anderson Atlas Maior Vinyl Release..."

June 7, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...in Chemistry and 2009’s Year One starring Jack Black, Michael Cera, and Olivia Wilde. Next week, PBS and Austin..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...– err, hear – the rainbow.   – Carys Anderson DiscoTex at ABC Kite Fest..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Guess that I’m about to fall.”   – Carys Anderson Bar Italia..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...bill, which requests a $10 donation.   – Carys Anderson Exploded Drawing..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...(an Edison vs. Westinghouse biopic starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon): Capping off the festival as Closing Night Film..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Surface podcast host Julie Bush; Christian Science Monitor Editor Michael Farrell; and film producer Walter Parkes...."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2016’s 10 Biggest Queer Crushes

We’ve got a crush on you and all you do

"...5) Brian Anderson..."

Dec. 29, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Election Notes

Emptying out the dregs from this election

"...he didn't care for the final plan .... – Michael King..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

AISD and ACC Board of Trustees

Trustee elections can mean uncontested drifts or bare-knuckle throwdowns

"...he gained the union endorsement when he drew Andy Anderson as an opponent. An IT consultant and manager at..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

2016 Texas Film Awards

"...audience that she’d known Rudolph’s husband, director Paul Thomas Anderson, since he was 4 years old and a neighbor...."

March 11, 2016 Photo Gallery

DVDanger: Supremacy

A timely and tragic depiction of intolerance and bigotry

"...as Garret Tully, and played by The Divide's Joe Anderson) was a Neo-Nazi ex-con, fresh out Pelican Bay. Five..."

April 25, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Big, Beautiful Books

Adorn your coffeetables with these hardbound masterpieces

"...The Wes Anderson Collectionby Matt Zoller Seitz Harry N. Abrams, 336 pp.,..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Books Feature by Monica Riese

Free Comic Book Day: Local Stores, Local Artists

Austin and beyond, where to get your free comic books Saturday

"...Alive!). Meanwhile, up at Dragons Lair's new site on Anderson Lane, Atom Bug creator Michael Mauro will be signing..."

May 4, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Comic Book Day 2013

The 11th giveaway of four-color fun runs the gamut from 'Archie' to 'The Walking Dead'

"...a comics creator in the process. (Note the new Anderson Lane locations for both Dragon's Lair and Capstone Comics,..."

May 3, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arrest Made in Morton Murder Case

Mark Alan Norwood's DNA found at two crime scenes

"...Christine's husband, Michael Morton, was released from prison last month after serving..."

Nov. 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

99 Bands

Ninety-nine local bands on Red River waiting to be heard

"...between history lessons, and with youth comes drama. Lucas Anderson, Parque Touch's guitarist: "Shut up!"..."

July 8, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

My Baby's Daddy

Three players learn how to be good fathers and real men amid lots of stereotypes and tastelessness.

"...Directed by: Cheryl Dunye. Starring: Eddie Griffin, Anthony Anderson, Michael Imperioli, Method Man, John Amos, Bai Ling, Tiny..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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