Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"..."The Austin Pride season is a testament to how my life has changed over the years." ATX Trans Pride..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...upend her life. Cast: Hadley Robinson, Emily Hampshire, Brandon Mychal Smith, Kausar Mohammed (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two

Lido Pimienta, Habibi, and Princess Nokia’s Kirby squirt gun

"...verses of “​​Jesus Loves Me”), stance on abortion rights ("My body, my choice, free abortion for Texas!"), and “14-year-old..."

Oct. 16, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Who the Hell Is TVHeadATX?

The local wheatpasting provocateur reveals … a thing or two

"...moved to Austin in 1998 – I was selling my art and making a living off of it back..."

Aug. 11, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

I Will Be Heard: Mama Duke

Lyricist thriving at the intersection of Black, female, and gay wants Austin to "feel this energy"

"...the queer singer-songwriter's trajectory from almost enlisting in the Army to enrolling in photography school to opening for Naughty..."

July 29, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Review: TexARTS' The Full Monty

Exuberant musical about stripping steelworkers gets a less-than-cocksure production

"...depiction of Jerry. The script sets up a small-time hustler, regret-filled divorcee, and adoring father of young Nathan (James..."

July 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

10 Bands Under 25 That Make Me Feel Alive

A quintessential coming-of-age soundtrack to score the next spiral

"...punk groups Destroy Boys, Homewrecker & the Bedwetters, and Amyl & the Sniffers (with whom they shared an April..."

June 10, 2022 Music Feature by Mars Salazar

The Personal Life of Marlon Sexton, Who Doesn’t Want You to Know About His Personal Life

Shooks singer and guitarist rolls the dice on a Q&A

"...to let neither take the wheel! I’d rather drive myself. I get nervous when other people drive – metaphorically..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Music Post by Mars Salazar

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Wall, Why Bonnie, Jim Keller, El Combo Oscuro, and a Punk Rock Lottery lead our recommended shows

"...And though the iceman's latest release, Hall of Fame Hustler, regrettably favors plain, undernourished, digitized trap beats over the..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

BoomBaptist and the Art of Crafty Self Promotion Schemes

Instrumental hip-hop mastermind sells us his world

"...surrender his corporate credibility, the CEO doubled down with smarmy salesman charm: "There is something in those donuts ......"

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Julian Towers

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...the dense synth pulse of Félix Pacheco cast a mystic rhythm over which guest singer Kalu James enters with..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Twain’s Texan Metamorphosis

The Big Thief favorite finds a home locally, Brew & Brew Solo Sets gratify, and a send-off to outlaw country drummer Paul English

"..."You all sat down while I had my eyes closed," he remarked onstage...."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Dolemite Is My Name

Eddie Murphy pays homage to the comedy genius of Rudy Ray Moore

"...wonderful Ed Wood and the equally outré account of Hustler magazine's founder, The People vs. Larry Flynt. Dolemite Is..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

ACL Live Review: Kali Uchis

Astral chic all femme fatale

"...Lite stage early on Saturday evening into a hypnotic mystique...."

Oct. 6, 2019 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Qmmunity: The Science of Queers

Plus events to make and celebrate queer history

"...to science – at least according to Megan Rapinoe. My all-time crush and newly minted American hero told reporters..."

July 12, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Esther's Follies: The Laughs, the Gossip, and the Story Behind Texas' Most Celebrated Comedy Troupe

In his history of Esther's Follies, author Jesse Sublett follows the flow of four decades of frivolity

"...especially for folks whose only point of reference for Jimmy Carter is swingin' a hammer for Habitat for Humanity...."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Old Thousand

Chinese concept rebels with in-your-face food and vibe

"...Thousand (the name is Chinese slang for a cunning hustler or con) joins the ranks of trailblazers that are..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Danny Barnes Works Harder

Seminal ex-Austinite talks banjo, minimalism, and experimentation

"...“I run my own business. I have small label [Minner Bucket Records],..."

May 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Antone's Resurrected

The return of Antone's, Free Week, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot

"...punched last night?" I wondered Monday morning, staring at my black and blue face in the mirror. No. The..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Suicide Notes Premiere “Kurt Cobain”

Hip-hop duo’s alter egos steal the mic

"...talented than me, and I’ve been putting out albums my entire life. This is him putting his balls out.”..."

Aug. 18, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...wait, as Love Stuff (RCA) rips like a bluesier Amy Winehouse, aggressive swagger laced with rocking riffs and King's..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

L.M. Kit Carson: Film Frontiersman

The 2015 Texas Film Awards induct L.M. Kit Carson posthumously into the Texas Film Hall of Fame

"...Speed talker, master planner, inspired hustler, endless self-promoter, creative gremlin, Carson starred in Jim McBride's..."

March 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Louis Black

First Pitch Rock Stars?

50 Cent isn’t the only rapper or musician not throwing heat

"...to his Instagram account with the caption, “I'm a hustler not a Damn ball player. LMAO.”..."

May 30, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...on an impulsive quest to search for her lost mythical fortune. Cast: Rinko Kikuchi...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fun Fun Fun Fest Live Shot: Ice-T

Original gangsta kills it

"...stage banter. “The fact that you over here at my stage means you here to see some gangster rap,”..."

Nov. 10, 2013 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Sara Hickman and Darden Smith

A new-album roundtable for two

"...is and it’s the only song I’ve written for myself. I like to think of myself as a mom,..."

July 24, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: Major Frost

Who's Max Frost and how did the Austin native sign to Atlantic Records?

"...those elements, I finally connected all the dots of my influences and made it something my own."..."

June 28, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Where Does Art Fit Into The Goodnight?

It's a matter of what can be done with available space

"...David Goodnight, grinning, "that's why I never use one myself."..."

June 3, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Clear As 'Mud'

Writer/director Jeff Nichols dishes the dirt on his third feature

"...though ... it's not like people were beating down my door after Shotgun Stories. I think the climate had..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Interview: Fat Tony

Friday, March 15, 1:15pm, Hotel Vegas

"..."It made my morning," he says, "Being an artist and getting high..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Dan Oko

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