The Trans Artists Powering Austin’s Alternative Nightlife Scene

After a brutal legislative session, local underground music may “never be the same again”

"...Stories to speak on the tenuous position of trans artists living in Texas: "I think a lot of you..."

June 23, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

The House of Lepore Brings Ballroom to the Austin Club Scene

The family that slays together …

"...competitors, fed up with mainstream drag balls' racial bias, started putting on their own events. House of Lepore continues..."

June 23, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...Best of Austin award, so kudos to y'all!) In partnership with ATX ChocLit LGBT, boatgoers will depart from Aquaholics..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

AI, Strikes, and Burning It Down: Highlights of the ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen becomes a war room for writers

"...It started with one person clapping. Then a row of people...."

June 9, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Photographer and Digital Artist Rodell Warner Wins Tito’s Prize for the Arts

Austin-based Trinidadian artist takes home award for rising creators

"...Austin's art scene truly embraced the digital era today with the..."

May 25, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Daniel, Kurt, and Jeremiah: Why “Hi, How Are You” Matters

Austin's most famous mural is a case study in art preservation and cultural impact

"...Once the home of the scene-anchoring Drag record store Sound Exchange, then a series of restaurants, then purchased in..."

May 26, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...'90s indie cinema. But as he sits on the sound stage at Troublemaker, the studio he built in East..."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Art-Punks Transy Warhol Carve the "Space to Figure Everything Out"

Quartet seeks Control in transphobic Texas on gushy, unabashed debut

"...In a time when Texas lawmakers find House Bill..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Five Arty Reasons to Visit the Blanton

As the art museum gets an exterior makeover, don't miss the beauty inside

"...The two halves of the Blanton Museum of Art have always divided, but the refurbishment of the connecting..."

May 12, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...still bills waiting to be debated that will have immediate bad effects on our trans family and our drag..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...The Austin Record Convention Palmer Events Center, Friday 5 – Sunday 7..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Navigating Puberty, Talking to God, and Bringing Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to the Screen

Edge of Seventeen director, Kelly Fremon Craig, on adapting Judy Blume's YA classic

"...Back before smartphones and social media, Judy Blume guided girls through all..."

April 28, 2023 Screens Feature by Joelle DiPaolo

The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, citizen, here’s the latest installment of your “Food News Buffet,” come what May...."

April 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Grimes Explained to UT Students Why Artists Should Make Songs With Her AI-Generated Vocals

Austin's new resident on the Drake deepfake track, TikTok, and MGMT

"...allowed for percolation of a music industry kerfuffle of particular interest to the speaker...."

April 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Homoscope Sweet Homoscope

Homoscopes turns to its close cousin with a tarot reading of cool queer events

"...and rising sign to create a personal playlist of parties, performances, and possibilities. Capricorn..."

April 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Night Has (Nearly) a Thousand Eyes With Sideshow Revivalists 999 Eyes

Austin original celebration of exceptional oddity returns

"...the Clown, it's no surprise she ended up as part of the sideshow. But she honestly never expected to..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Caroline Rose Practices The Art of Forgetting on Fifth LP

Austin pop auteur explores fluctuating relationship to the past

"...When it came to crafting their new record, pop songster Caroline Rose had one crucial rule:..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by Gabrielle Sanchez

Run the Brews Fast

Killer Mike and El P launch a new national beverage delivery service.

"...to Beyonce, or Rihanna to Lizzo, we’ve all seen artists become successful entrepreneurs in totally different fields from where..."

March 24, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

We Have an Issue: When the Art Gallery Is Everywhere, All Around Us

This week's cover story is all about Austin street art and murals

"..."We've got a lot of boring buildings with amazing art." Whether or not you agree with his dismissal of..."

March 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Myth and Tech Merge for the SXSW Art Program

Technology becomes the new enchantment in Mixanthropy

"...There’s art at this year’s South by Southwest Festival, friend. Deep..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on more than 75 stages throughout the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Kate the Chemist Says, "Anybody Can Be a Scientist"

Kate the Chemist is on a mission to take over the world

"...and in person with a healthy presence on social media like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, and through classes at..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Kat McNevins

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...The Unity Show w/ Heartless Bastards, Deezie Brown Haute Spot, Sunday 5..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...for the first time. The shutterbug thanked local promoters Resound Presents, for whom she frequently shoots shows...."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

When You Get to the Forest Gets to the Drafthouse

Animator Eric Power brings his new, mythical feature back home

"...earlier work, but Power noted that the film forms part of an informal trilogy of "forest-centric movies." This time,..."

Feb. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Giamatti, and electronic pioneers New Order just announced as speakers...."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Urban Heat's Darkwave Road Map for Uncertain Times

Spaceflight-deluxified Wellness pushes beyond post-punk pastiche

"...in that time, we got to really hone our sound."..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Five Exhibits Beyond Mere Eye Candy

Form and substance balanced in these thought-provoking works

"...It's called visual art because it slides past those lenses and excites your..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Flamencos, Mariachis, and Murder Announced for Austin Opera 2023-24 Season

New year kicks off with murderous classic Pagliacci

"...• Nov. 4-5: Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci - Opening the season, the..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Bayonne's Cathartic Return and Five More Songs from Austin Artists

New music picks from Superfónicos, Holy Water, and more

"...Deceptively uplifting, "Right Thing" conveys a sense of uncertainty – like Bayonne's Roger Sellers is lost, solitary, searching –..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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