Playback: My Top 100 Austin Records of 2018

Kevin Curtin picks his favorite local sounds of the year

"..."Playback," measuring trap records against sludge metal EPs and dream-pop releases against honky-tonk albums can seem like a ludicrous..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...residential-only deed restrictions. Their plan was to build their dream home and start a family. But that dream turned..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Holiday Viewing: A Christmas Carol

In this season of giving, who is the best Scrooge?

"...full-blown performance), and ever since it has become a dream role for aging actors, up there with Macbeth and..."

Dec. 24, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

Lots of worthy FUNdraisers this week

"...That's OK, this weekend also marks the return of Mr. Austin Gear Weekend. Meet and greets, contests, and lots..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Top Books to Make Our Lone Star Shine

Joe O'Connell's top reads of 2016 reveal new depths of humanitity in their Texas characters

"...short novel is a new take on fertile American Dream ground covered first in S.R. Bindler's 1997 documentary film..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

Second Big SXSW Music List

Nile Rodgers, Modern English, Cool Kids, and 204 more added

"...Greg Graffin, sprightly Portland hip-hopper Aminé, Secretly Canadian-approved heavy dream-pop band Cherry Glazerr, California pop intrigue Billie Eilish, and..."

Nov. 15, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...that of an impressionist painting, maybe like the kind Mr. Keating would have painted had he followed his heart."..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

State of the Union

A Fourth of July film roundup that goes beyond Independence Day

"..."Mr. Ivanov, can you tell us why you're defecting?"..."

July 3, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...into a comfortable flow. His upcoming Atlantic Records debut, Mr. Wonderful, as well as his cooking show endeavors, will..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...two metal thrashing losers unwittingly summon malevolent forces, their dreams of stardom may just have to be put on..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...Mr. Greezo, a LOEGz member who moved to Atlanta after..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Steve Adler and Eminent Domain

"...Editor, Eminent domain is Steve Adler's – the developers' dream candidate – specialty. Relatively isolated from the rest of..."

Nov. 19, 2014 Postmarks

'Slap Noir'

BigBoy Medlin's dark comic novel of West Texas: an excerpt

"...of a patrol car; the taxi cab sitting in Mrs. Morgan's front yard, where two uniformed officers were disconnecting..."

July 18, 2014 Arts Feature by James BigBoy Medlin

Playback: Still Weary

Weary Boys reunite, Red River vies for cultural district designation, and MusicMania to close

"...backing trio, he navigated his new album, appropriately titled Dream River, in its entirety. The mouse-quiet audience hung on..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Where the Gaycation is Endless and the Orita Project comes to town

"...MR. COOK'S STRIP-OFF It's a competitive, amateur taking-off of the..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

25 Questions You May or May Not Be Wondering Before the 'Breaking Bad' Finale

And if you weren't before, you are now

"...• Did he ever watch Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium?..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Austin City Limits Music Festival Aftershows Announced

More ACL means more aftershows – in four different cities

"...Haim, Ms Mr (Antone’s)..."

Aug. 20, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

DVD Bonus: Meet the Fraggles

Jim Henson's fantastical creations dance our cares away

"...The Dark Crystal in the disc's third episode, Boober's Dream.) Puppetry aficionados will appreciate what a masterful step forward..."

May 15, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...will doubtless draw from 2011's acclaimed An Appointment with Mr. Yeats, but bet on some oldies, too. – Dan..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Playback: Coolest Board in Town

Arlyn Studios just upped its ante

"...renovation, though, probably originated in some record producer's wet dream. The centerpiece of Arlyn's control room was an API..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

No Way To Pick a Senator

It's Sadler vs. Yarbrough and Dewhurst vs. Cruz in this month's primary run-offs

"...legendary Democratic Senator Ralph Yarborough – garnered 26%. Democratic Dreams..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Music Mo'nday: Dark Parts with Perfume Genius

Rob chats with Mike Hadreas about drugs, Whitney, and more.

"...Mike Hadreas exploded in 2010 with his haunting, homoerotic "Mr. Peterson." I instantly fell in love with his homemade..."

March 26, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

SXSW Wednesday International Bands

Wednesday's just the beginning!

"...Bertholf released Hidden Lands in 2010; think Midsummer Night's Dream-ing Colorado-style with theremins and Moogs...."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Motel Aviv

Alt Box

"...Local roots songwriter Jonathan Terrell amplifies his Mr. Hyde with Not in the Face, a raunchy twopiece..."

July 1, 2011 Music Review by Austin Powell

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"..."Mr. Jackson, at that particular time," giggles the onetime school..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

'I am Not a Problem That Must be Handled'

The speech that reveals the agony of the sanctuary city bill

"...Mr. Speaker, members, thank you for allowing me this time..."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bedside Manner: Not for the Gun-Shy

Tracing the origins of the Gatling gun

"...the American inspirational parable. A farm boy follows his dreams to the Big City and works through hardships until..."

Feb. 14, 2011 Books Post by Mike Crissey

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...comes home to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas, with big dreams of running away to Canada."Babyland" (Director and Screenwriter: Marc..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Ska, Super-Animated

Gals Panic reunites to play a fundraising show for Lance Myers' new project

"...Gals Panic. In the interim, guitarist Jerm Pollet formed Mr. Sinus Theater before moving back to his homeborough Brooklyn,..."

March 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

FronteraFest Schedule

"...Was the Air She Breathed" by Steven Laing. A dream in the mind of avant-garde composer Luciano Berio involving..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature

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