Friday SXSW Picks

"...Music at the University of Texas teaching and performing. – Michael Toland..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Hot August Nights: Cold

"...on frustrated desire as seething as it is predatory. – Michael Toland "Cold, Cold Heart," Hank Williams..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Music Fest 2013 Friday Listings

Blurbing Friday ACL

"...bad-trip psychedelia for a perfect pre-hangover wake-up call. – Michael Toland Court Yard Hounds..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature

SXSW Friday Picks & Sleepers

Friday blurbs are down from Thursday's, but how are you holding up at this point?

"...to South by Southwest for the second time. – Michael Toland The Big Pink..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...and veteran power punks the Meanhearts open.   – Michael Toland Destroyer of Light Album Release..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts

A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure

"...appearance arrives via the redoubtable Epistrophy Arts.   – Michael Toland Brad Mehldau..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...to bring the album to life at Parker.  – Michael Toland Terence BlanchardMcCullough Theater, Thursday 9..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Amyl & the Sniffers, Beach Fossils, the Veldt, and More Reviews From Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday

Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival

"...hollers that normally accompany headline acts. Next year? – Michael Toland Die Spitz Bring Their Grunge Acrobatics Home..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access

Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

"...a quadraphonic sound system and special guests.   – Michael Toland Thou, City of Caterpillar, Cloud RatElysium, Saturday 17..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...was facing a stadium audience, and deservedly so. – Michael Toland Melody’s Echo Chamber’s Long-Sought Texas Debut..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...executive producer Terry Lickona, producer Jeff Peterson, assistant producer Michael Toland, audio director David Hough, and director of archives..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...early May. Garage-pop clown Andrew H. Smith opens.  – Michael Toland Yee-Craw feat. Galactic, the SuffersEmpire Control Room, Sunday..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...a celebration of jazz harmony and melodic groove.  – Michael Toland Suki Waterhouse Free ShowDomain NORTHSIDE, Saturday 4..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Melissa Carper, Taméca Jones, the Hide Outs, Alex Coke, and more local shows to see

"...hotshots all. Dive in and dig the versatility.  – Michael Toland Bartees Strange, Pom Pom SquadEmpire Control Room, Tuesday..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Girl Ultra, Nori with strings, Maxo Kream, Mudhoney, Little Mazarn, and more recommended shows

"...is any indication, expect heart-on-sleeve beauty and string-laden soul. – Michael Toland Maxo KreamEmo's, Saturday 14..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, Unsane, Lola Tried, Nick Shoulders, Esme Patterson/Sabrina Ellis/S.L. Houser, and Jeff Lofton's tribute to Miles Davis

"...With Dogs opens. Bring earplugs and your current frustrations. – Michael Toland Lola Tried EP ReleaseNative Hostel, Friday 10..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Cauthen, Bun B, Diplo, Vrywvy, and more recommended shows

"...of Porter's indelible catalog. In person and livestreamed. – Michael Toland Bun B's Backyard BBQFar Out Lounge, Saturday 4..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Column by Abby Johnston

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...by Sagebrush/White Horse co-owner Denis O'Donnell, join the free-for-all. – Michael Toland Pure Colombian Roots Music..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...to provide a uniquely filthmongering escape from sordid reality. – Michael TolandBorn Stupid by Paul Leary The Vapor Caves, "Dreams..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Faster Than Sound: Taylor Wallace Takes Over KUTX Morning Show

KUTX replaces morning show mainstay John Aielli with Taylor Wallace after the iconic ATX deejay suffers a stroke.

"...LP The Sleeping Eye last year, and Chronicle writer Michael Toland spoke with Allison about the album's recognition in..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: Heavy Metal and the Late Chad Holt

Inside Iron Age frontman Jason Tarpey’s other job forging swords

"...the first half of the program, Kevin interviews writer Michael Toland about his cover story profile of Iron Age..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

As September speeds by, here's a cull of tunes to keep you dry

"...Rosaly, and Austin country rockers Lonesome Heroes support. – Michael Toland..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Quirk rock, turntable antics, local pop, and more to keep you busy

"...co-headline. Nashville power rockers All Them Witches open. – Michael Toland Dweezil Zappa..."

May 10, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Here are a few good reasons to go out on a school night

"...1988-1996. Expect tunes from 2013’s Standards as well. – Michael Toland Tune Yards..."

April 30, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Five Can't-Miss Free Week Shows

American Sharks, Sailor Poon, and Peelander-Z headline a packed slate

"...blenders Cowboy Irie also party like it’s 2018. – Michael Toland..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Friday ACL Fest Picks

"..."Life Like Mine" and "Are You Feeling Like Me." – Michael Toland..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature

Live Music This Weekend, Aug. 18-20

Soundtracking this weekend’s sweat-fests

"...Rage, and L.A.’s 9Electric ride into battle first. – Michael Toland SATURDAY Bat Fest w/ Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Scott Stapp,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

Live Music to See This Weekend

For the next three days, live a little.

"...Light Show, and Brown Sabbath singer Alex Marrero. – Michael Toland TM88..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Live Music to See This Weekend

Breaking down the next three days

"...Curse, and Chasing After Alice also raising horns. – Michael Toland Experimental Electronics: Elevator Bath Somatic..."

July 21, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Live Music to See This Weekend

Unpacking Christmas in July

"...Stone Age on 2015 EP Ruin Your Weekend. – Michael Toland Matthew Logan Vasquez, She Sir..."

July 14, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

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