The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...and, well, damned.   – Carys Anderson A John Williams Celebration..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...with electric scene painter Allegra Krieger.   – Amber Williams Theresa Chen Septet..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...To hear cast members Rev. Babs Miller, Glenna “Sparkle” Williams, Masha-Leah, Richard Rollin Gartner, and Anna Nguyen speak about..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...10am, with the final performance at 4pm.   – Michael Toland Kitty Craft..."

April 11, 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

"...with local unleashed drummer-fronted project SKETCH.   – Amber Williams Paul Simon..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts

Your guide to the week in live sound

"...missed them, Saturday’s your next chance.   – Amber Williams Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...Gavin O'Connor, Producers: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque..."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...would be nice to help people do that.” – Michael Toland Maruja’s Tense Post-Punk..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Six Local Acts to Discover at SXSW

Alongside out-of-town performers, these Austin-based showcasing acts make first-time – or rare – SXSW appearances

"...Harold Whit Williams, guitarist of veteran Austin power poppers Cotton Mather, has..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...Nobody did it like Robin Williams, always matching his humor with a genuine heartbeat. One..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...earns one priority Friday admission wristband.   – Amber Williams Third Man Records and CREEM’s Two-Day Rock ‘N’ Roll..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

Good Boy’s Indy fetches “Howl of Fame” honors

"...and podcasts; James Faust, Dallas Film Society Artistic Director; Michael Garcia, Producer and Executive involved in a number of..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Dust Bowl Blues and Dystopian Futures in South by Southwest Musical O’Dessa

Geremy Jaspar on his Sadie Sink post-apocalyptic Americana odyssey

"...Thou?, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and the video to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” which he watched “endless amounts of times..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Get out and get loud

"...dance and snag New Orleans eats.   – Amber Williams Movements..."

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

"...an acoustic 04 Center set Sunday.   – Amber Williams Austin Hip-Hop Awards..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...moments delivering the duo thus far.   – Amber Williams KOOP’S 30th Birthday..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Friday to celebrate mental health awareness.   – Amber Williams Quiet Company..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's newest project is a massive shift from his..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Better Man

Portrait of Robbie Williams as the greatest showman

"...Directed by: Michael Gracey. Starring: Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...forthcoming album. Be there and be dazzled.   – Michael Toland Trauma Ray..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...but you won’t want to talk.   – Amber Williams William Beckmann..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Moontower Comedy Festival Adds Hank Azaria, Tiffany Haddish, Aziz Ansari to 2025 Headliners

The Simpsons star rocks out with his Springsteen tribute

"...stars including Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Maria Bamford, Brad Williams, Big Jay Oakerson and more, today the fest added..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...also Christopher Walken! Paul Reubens for a hot second! Michael Keaton’s Batman, developed like a full-bodied wine but deferring..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...your bells in all the wrong ways.   – Michael Toland Tomar & the FCs..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...Texas. Yes: It’s her actual birthday.   – Amber Williams Gumma, Born Twins, Day Friend..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...originals to share. His work depicts musicians like Hank Williams and John Prine combined with punk-rock detailing surrounding them:..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events

Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move

"...politics may not be comfortable for white suburban audiences. Michael Greyeyes plays a sheriff in a Mi’kmaq community where..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...the next 30 years and more.   – Amber Williams Blood Incantation..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...11 to see what insights participating artists Eepi Chaad, Michael Anthony Garciá, Nitashia Johnson, Bárbara Miñarro, Natalia Nakazawa, Rebeca..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...late 2022 with the excellent single “Champagne Wishes.” Dorian Williams II-led SKATELAND project offers pleasantly undiluted indie electropop that..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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