A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays

A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM

"...In 2015, the first Austin Music Census highlighted fault lines in the local music economy..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...the first federal stimulus, the CARES package, for local music venues. New COVID-19 relief from Washington incoming, Austin's music..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Music Poll Innovates in 2020

Write-in, wrong. The Music Poll goes multiple choice.

"...greatness amongst those it's able to recognize, the Austin Music Poll now undergoes a restructuring. This year's voting takes..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...This past November, the North Door hosted house music history. A more electronic and minimalist offshoot of the..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Austin Music Awards' Industry Accolades Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, and many more

"...The Austin Music Awards ceremony isn't until next week, but the industry..."

March 6, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...and the pilot said, “Welcome to Austin: the Live Music Capital of the World.” Now you feel obligated to..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

SXSW Music Pro Tips

Prepare thy self

"...Touching down in Austin for the South By Southwest Music Conference? You’re one in a million, baby...."

March 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Music Deportment

The Live Music Task Force recommends a Music Department under Austin government. Time for the Austin music community to put its many heads together.

"...both the promise and struggle of the contemporary Austin music scene. The venue has become a linchpin of Red..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...The Austin Music Commission and Economic Development Department continue to tweak the..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

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 the same line..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...we’d take a different approach to the 2024 Austin Music Awards: Less talkin’, more rockin’...."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Texas Music Venues Could Receive Rebates Up to $100,000 Under New Program

First-of-its-kind Texas Music Incubator to offer alcohol tax refunds

"...The Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program, signed into law back in 2021,..."

June 22, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

P.G. Moreno Can’t Get Enough “Adventurous Music” and Austin’s More Interesting For It

Epistrophy Arts leader talks past, present, and holy grail bookings

"...Having weathered the ubiquitous pandemic hiatus, local improvised music advocates Epistrophy Arts came back strong with two presentations..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

For the First Time Since 2015, a New Austin Music Census Is Now Open

Survey seeks measurable industry feedback to guide policy and support

"...The first-ever Austin Music Census, circa 2015, is still referenced to this day..."

July 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...At Monday's Austin Music Commission meeting, emotional discussion swirled around whether music venues..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

KMFA's New Home Brings the Community Into Contact With Music

Austin's classical music radio station has a new building where people can see the sounds

"...For more than four decades, Austin's classical radio station – 89.5 on your FM dial – was ensconced in..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...familiar face behind the bar at Mohawk and a music festival force, made a Facebook video listing local businesses..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Gary Keller’s Austin Music Movement Shifts Resources

Major music advocacy funding impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

"...Keller donated $50,000 to the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians to cover musicians’ insurance premiums through April. The billionaire..."

April 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Advocates Say Convention Center Expansion Key to Unlocking City Funds

Can the commercial music industry finally get a cut of the HOT action? Also: City protects venue employees from receiving sound citations and Austin rapper Hella Sketchy dies of overdose.

"...became the hotly debated civic issue it is today, music advocate Rebecca Reynolds had her eye on a specific..."

July 5, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...stretch of perfect weather and every weekend packed with music, food, and arts festivals, craft fairs, and all kinds..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

2018/19 Austin Music Industry Poll Top 10s

Nearly half of this year's Austin Music Poll/Austin Music Awards winners are now known

"...Best Austin Music Photographer..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature

Margaret Perry: A Life of Music

Classical community honors the late educator in concert Friday

"...for her memorial service: No photos, no speeches, just music. Considering how she'd devoted her life to music, that..."

May 23, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Music Industry Award Winners Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, music writer, and more honored

"...While not as much hoopla as this Wednesday's Austin Music Awards, the Industry Awards go to the clubs, radio..."

Feb. 25, 2018 Music Post by James Renovitch

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...club in Austin feels cheesy. Despite a recent electronic music boom, house and techno sprang far afield from the..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Playback: Sizing Up Music's Bite of the Hotel Tax

Two new municipal funding schemes look to finally impact Austin music

"...Wouldn't it be nice if musicians could derive income from the constant stream of tourists..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Chargaux at the 2017 Austin Chamber Music Festival

This dynamic Brooklyn-based string duo proves that the Austin Chamber Music Festival has many more colors than its name suggests

"...Tight shot of a violin and a viola – standard-issue instruments in every orchestra and string ensemble across..."

July 7, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your game plan for the next three days

"...sonic powers of summer starting tonight with this live music matrix decoding. To help winnow down the hordes of..."

June 23, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Austin Music Awards’ Message of Love

35th annual local prom sets a new standard

"...performances, the emotional core of the 35th annual Austin Music Awards show occurred early. As the “Femmes for SIMS”..."

March 13, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Playback: Austin's Music Tech Movement

Can techies solve the problems facing Austin music?

"...Eighties, playing tube amps from the Seventies, listening to music on vinyl, recording to analog tape, and getting paid..."

June 10, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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