Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

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

"...Rogers Band. Sunday aptly delivers Eric Church, along with Austin’s Yellowstone breakout Shane Smith & the Saints. The downcard..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crosstalk: Urban Cultural Fest Returns, Oblivion Access Retreats

And Guy Fieri comes to (Flavor)town

"...Dorian Domi, the music festival – first known as Austin Terror Fest – highlighted metal before expanding to include..."

April 5, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...Chelsea Cutler’s headline, keep the feelings-fueled melodies going with Austin act Madison Baker’s indoor aftershow. One-third of new self-proclaimed..."

March 29, 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

"...when Estrella Acosta was a vital part of the Austin music scene. The Cuban-born singer-songwriter long ago relocated to..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Black Keys and Dinosaur Jr. caused at-capacity huddles at Mohawk and Parish. Prior, our Luck Reunion correspondent saw Dino..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...three tracks, “Sativa,” “Hybrid,” and “Indica.” In between lands Austin post-punks EXOTIC FRUITICA, whose latest single “NYC Feeling” cuts..."

March 15, 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

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

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

"...Gillette, Como Las Movies, and more. Indoor hits rising Austinites the Pinky Rings, Billy Glitter, and Haha Laughing, plus..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Five Established Music Acts Headed to SXSW

From Bootsy Collins to Faye Webster

"...headed to South by Southwest Music, which lands in Austin March 11-16. Bootsy Collins..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...The next generation of Western swing is thriving in Austin, and Sentimental Family Band leads the way with the..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Scenes From the Winners Lounge at the 2024 Austin Music Awards

"...Before the 2024 Austin Music Awards show kicked off at Antone's Nightclub this..."

Feb. 27, 2024 Photo Gallery

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...details wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the Austin Music Awards sticks. The Austin Chronicle celebrates the year..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Juárez brought her dreamy-then-spiky bedroom pop to last year’s Austin Psych Fest ahead of Cuco (who she’d previously worked..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Margaret Moser Award: Behind-the-Scenes Concert Wiz Rosa Madriz

The talent buyer and Margaret Moser Award winner discusses her career shift and influential decades in Austin music

"...From Fun Fun Fun Fest to Mohawk, Rosa Madriz has been a show-making Swiss Army knife..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...the addiction-addressing “Even Jesus Got the Blues.” The must-see Austin-affiliated trio of Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper, and Kelly Willis..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...diversify the classical music world in honor of late Austin musician Mason. Mathieu, a cellist who earned a master’s..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Dear Diary Coffee at noon on Sat., Jan. 27. Austin Public Library's adult LGBTQ book club is reading Sorrowland..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...Double decades ago, when El Tule emerged from East Austin, any overarching sense of a homegrown Latin scene –..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...January (conceptually repeated in July for Hot Summer Nights) Austin music is the main event. The whole enchilada. The..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Austin Music Rules at Free Week 2024

"...Austin artists hit the ground running into 2024. Free Week,..."

Jan. 8, 2024 Photo Gallery

An Austin Music Poll FAQ: Attempting Answers on the 43-Year Tradition

Winner announcements move to print; the party moves to Antone’s

"...Just a few months after the launch of The Austin Chronicle as a brand-new baby publication, the first Austin..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...of “The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin.” And for our complete listings of upcoming live music..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...Snail Mail, Narrow HeadMohawk, $42.50..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronic: Meet the Stoner Who Puts Plants Onstage at Concerts

Zak Peters and Play to the Plants bring greenery to Austin music

"...Perhaps you've gone to a concert in Austin and noticed dozens of potted plants on and around..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Foodie Field Trips and More Edible Experiences to Gift This Season

Austin Chronicle Gift Guide 2023

"...There's more to the Austin food scene than simply going to a restaurant for..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live

"...Cave, Elysium, Empire Control Room & Garage, Flamingo Cantina, Mohawk, Stubb’s, Swan Dive, Valhalla, and Vaquero Taquero – with..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Red Ribbon Revelries

Local Austin health orgs celebrate World AIDS Day 35 with fun and educational events

"...both treatment and prevention options. Here are several local Austin events thrown by those very orgs in honor of..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

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