The Drop-In, the Long Center’s Free Concert Series, Returns for the Fifth Year

21 local artists play weekly starting May 22

"...Searching for some live music after cooling off at Barton Springs or taking the..."

May 13, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

Live Music in Austin

Live Music in Austin

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...the past year, before they had even released any music, the trio of songwriters inspired a fervent local following..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...the truly great blues rock acts of our age – one of the very few bands in the world..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...when you’re not worried about sweating through the couture.   – James Renovitch No Other Land..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Handyband Collective Cleans Up the Sound of Home Maintenance

Group of musicians takes odd jobs to the next level

"...Hiring musicians for his collective of handy people was an obvious..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Album Review: Emerging Indie Act West 22nd Has Nowhere to Be

Cross-genre debut album embraces heartache, desire, and nostalgia

"...Deep in the heart of Texas – well, the “University of,” at least – lies West..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...would love to devote 70+ hours a week to creative writing and making music, I am continually diverted by..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...ACL Lineup Slaps: In good news, the Austin City..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

New Music Venue ConcertDome Combines Candlelight Concerts With the Sphere

A string quartet performs in immersive space starting May 9

"...A new music venue opens at Carson Creek Ranch this weekend. ConcertDome,..."

May 7, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...the city of Austin. The Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment informed Mayor Kirk Watson and Council this..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, the Strokes, Doechii, and More to Headline ACL Fest 2025

Zilker Park event returns October 3-5 and 10-12

"...The ACL Fest 2025 lineup has arrived. Sabrina Carpenter,..."

May 6, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...organizations hit covers the panoply of arts groups, including: • American Short Fiction magazine • Austin Film Festival •..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville since 2015. From Chile, Sergio Cuadra was the..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Live Music in Austin

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

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

"...Texas Dungeon Siege is upon us! The finest medieval musicians from across the land gather for four nights of..."

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

"...we can go together.” Your dog’s response, probably: Woof!   – James Scott Kaleidoscope..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...and Far Out Lounge, respectively, last weekend. The Chronicle music team split up to catch shredders of the soulful..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...and Far Out Lounge, respectively, last weekend. The Chronicle music team split up to catch shredders of the soulful..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...founder Scott Dinger’s former film sanctuary the Dobie Theater – the premiere venue of Richard Linklater’s Slacker. “Watching Teresa..."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

Abrupt Changes in SXSW Executive Leadership Mark New Era

President and two VPs are among those exiting

"...time, several other long-term employees, including Vice President of Music James Minor and Lillian Park, VP of communications, are..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 2-8

"...had a few mottoes that endlessly nurtured her abundant creative output. Here’s one: “Keep your eye on your inner..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips: Sunny Hill Flower Farm, Luling

Central Texas farm offers a blooming good time

"...the Farm. It’s an open house with food vendors, music, games, and agricultural vendors, all for $10 a car...."

May 2, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...porches are endlessly on display. Some spectacles are unintentional – a lawn littered with Razor scooters and basketballs tells..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Austin FC and Urban Heat Launch Merch Collab

Team Verde reps local post-punks

"...The Chronicle-covering, Austin Music Award-winning darkwavers, whose Eighties-inspired single “Have You Ever?” gained..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Mattea Gallaway

Updated: SXSW Announces Penske EVP as New Festival Head

Jenny Connelly replaces ousted longtime head Hugh Forrest

"...SVP, currently oversees Penske's engineering, data, IT, product, project & SEO teams. According to a statement from Penske Media..."

April 29, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Skylark Lounge Is Closing This Weekend

Beloved Airport Boulevard venue’s farewell shows are to be announced

"...Johnny LaTouf is closing the Skylark Lounge. The beloved music venue at 2039 Airport hosts its final shows this..."

April 28, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...10 or more staff members, including senior leadership at Music and Comedy, as well as staff and management in..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Legend of Ochi

Storytelling sorcery meets movie magic in this A24 fantasy adventure

"...feature director Isaiah Saxon – best known for creating music videos for Björk and Grizzly Bear – has channeled..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Live Music in Austin

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

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