White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...Iver, and Arcade Fire, or reimagining Polish composer Henryk Górecki’s challenging Symphony No. 3. He advanced his own name..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...phenom S.L. Houser, Antone’s Records owners Eve Monsees and Mike Buck, and more. Exclusive early shopping Friday.   –..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...the Chronicle as the hard-driving country quintet shed the Mike & the Moonpies moniker they’d ridden for nearly two..."

April 25, 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

"...Brandon Daley, Producers: Ben Gojer, Jake Bloom Blue-collar Midwesterner Mike Alvarado attempts to save his family from the throes..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bluesky CEO to Speak at South by Southwest

Chelsea Clinton, John Fogerty, David Duchovny also join conference

"...Her conversation with Techdirt editor Mike Masnick, titled The Future of Social, will tackle the..."

Jan. 21, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the Travis County Runoff Election

Who we like for the City Council District 7 and AISD at-large Position 8 races

"...races and important voting information. City Council District 7: Mike Siegel..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...money to his for-profit charter school network in Colorado. Mike Miles was given control over HISD by TEA last..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...will make her a capable Council member. District 7: Mike Siegel..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Following Court Ruling, City Manager Moves to Eliminate Secret Police File

In memo, Broadnax outlines steps needed to eliminate G file

"...Equity Action’s lawsuit over the Oversight Act, EA attorney Mike Siegel said they were not seeking the release of..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Winners 2024

Fest attendees and critics have chosen the best spicy elixirs

"...Fxcking Hot Sauces – Everde I'm Hustlin' 3rd Place: Mikey V's Foods – O.G. Green Salsa Special Variety 1st..."

Sept. 8, 2024 Food Post by James Renovitch

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...performances by local heavyweights and Monks regulars Andre Hayward, Mike Sailors, Tommy Howard, Alex Coke, Paul Deemer, Ryan Hagler,..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Magda, Mélat, Madam Radar, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...there was tastemaking young Magda, a Polish-born Richie Hawtin protégée. After cutting her teeth on Detroit-area parties, she made..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File

The G file has its day in court

"...that should be confidential. But, as Equity Action attorney Mike Siegel rebutted, the Oversight Act would only require public..."

June 19, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...into the first true realization of Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley’s vision of what DBT could be: troubadours wrangling..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Point Austin: Everything Old Is New Again

The long, honorable history of students “disturbing the war”

"...whip on protesting students only to have House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders demand her resignation, should..."

May 4, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Ben Brewer Producers: David Wulf, Braxton Pope, Nicolas Cage, Mike Nilon, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier Screenwriter: Mike Nilon After..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mike Siegel Announces City Council Campaign On Tuesday, Mike Siegel,..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 13-19

"...for 54 years and was often addicted. Cultural historian Mike Jay says De Quincey was not self-medicating or escaping..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...on trial next month for the on-duty killing of Mike Ramos in 2020. The city responded three days later,..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...on trial next month for the on-duty killing of Mike Ramos in 2020. The city responded with a letter..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...and X-Zibit, Hieroglyphics, Organized Konfusion, Abstract Tribe Unique, Mixmaster Mike, and Keith – not to mention the GZA show..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...out of progressive Travis County. Taylor’s fatal shooting of Mike Ramos – an unarmed, Black and Latino man –..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...Austin, and the Eastside. Kind of [like in] Like Mike when he needed his Nikes, just a little something..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...of George Floyd, Austinites chanted for George Floyd and Mike Ramos. Taylor was indicted for killing Ramos about a..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sex, Lies, and Katie Folger

The Austin artist on her new show, Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

"...we were leaving we ran into my good pal Mike Tully, another longtime Austin filmmaker and collaborator, and one..."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...death metal band from Texas, full stop. – Julian Towers MIKE, Slauson Malone, SideshowThe Ballroom, Tuesday 4..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...Eve Monsees (pictured) and Mike Buck led the house band for the Austin Music..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

Garbo’s Second Brick-and-Mortar Opens; JNL Barbecue’s First Brick-and-Mortar Opens; Flo’s Wine Bar & Bottle Shop Is Born; Oseyo Hires Laura Sawicki; Vixen’s Wedding’s New Menu Is *Chef’s Kiss*; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...between her and owner Lynn Miller and executive chef Mike Diaz, which further means that it’ll showcase dessert treats..."

March 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Black Fund Awards, a Moon Mullican tribute, S.G. Goodman, and more recommended live shows

"...forming the mysterious label group Underground Resistance alongside "Mad" Mike Banks, Mills' solo production via Axis drove rhythmic techno..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Five Ways to Get Your Arts-Loving Heart On

You want some culture in your romance, these events have got you covered

"...Fri.-Sat., Feb. 10-11, noon-6pm916 Springdale #102512/920-2062$10icosacollective.com Valentine’s Night With Mike MacRae..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

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