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The Big Kahuna
"...cylinders and never lets up. His Larry is a high-octane version of the character he played in Glengarry Glen..."

May 19, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jesus Gonna Be Here
Johnny Toxic
"...their studio output usually sounds undistinguished next to such high-octane labelmates. Given this situation, it was odd to see..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Sxsw
"...short for harmonica, you heathens) drives this lo-fi, hi octane spin-off of Jack O Fire, presenting gospel, blues, and..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Recommended Events for This Week’s Cooling Temps
Fairies, succulents, and lowriders in this weekend’s suggested happenings
"...classes of cars, with sports prototypes making up the high-octane Hypercar class and souped-up vehicles closer resembling what you’d..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
ZACH creates a tapestry of Sixties poppy fun in this jukebox musical
"...onstage. Through it all, the music and the cast’s high-octane vocals filled the space with electricity. [inset-1-left]..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Pride Abounds, Cats Pop, and Nuns Get Weird in These Events
Our recommendations for an art and community filled weekend
"...cheeks ache from smiling after an hour of their high-octane hilarity hosted by local stand-ups – and all for..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Silverada’s Solid Country Gold
Mike & the Moonpies rebrands and reloads
"...road, playing more than 200 dates a year. The high-octane sets and hard-drinking club crowds are part of their..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Week in Recommended Live Music
Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see
"...material, the lineup spans Americana influences, from the high octane sound of Shinyribs’ Kevin Russell, to blues from Carolyn..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Try WAGYUMAFIA’s Famous Japanese Wagyu Sando at Parlor & Yard This Weekend
Chef Hamada praises Austin’s “perfect house party feeling”
"...He views Austin as an ideal location for WAGYUMAFIA’s high-octane service style, even telling us that “I see Austin..."

April 26, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts
Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues
"...Angeles indie pop balladeer Jilian Medford, also released a high-octane evolution last year in Polyvinyl select SUCKER.   –..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, April 12-18
"...more about the art of spiritual bypassing?” 2) “Our high-octane conclave values the arts of playing while you work..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji
"...Elz the DJ, and more, this show promises a high-octane exhibition for some of the next generation's hottest talent. –..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Amyl & the Sniffers, Beach Fossils, the Veldt, and More Reviews From Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday
Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival
"...Ten years ago, when Turnover churned out high-octane emo-pop-punk and solo-project era Beach Fossils defined the sound..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Review: Luna Luna, L.L.
Dreamy quartet steps onto the dance floor with Rostrum Records debut
"...R&B influences, the almost-self-titled effort expertly fuses the pulsating, high-octane rhythms of Latin club with the ardent guitar pop..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Lil Yachty’s Whiplash Catalog Run and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest
Maggie Rogers, Little Simz, and more kicked off at Zilker Park
"...modest-but-intent Miller Lite staging did, nodding to the high octane Latin acid boogie of break-it-down front banshee Cedric Bixler..."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Beck and Phoenix Make Every Moment Count at Breathless Moody Center Co-Headline
Dancing through three decades of songs from the two indie pop giants
"...live setting, continuing at a breakneck pace through the high-octane "Mixed Bizness" and, later in the first half of..."

Aug. 23, 2023 Music Post by Abby Johnston

The Weight of Expectations: Austin FC 2023 Season Preview
A team that looks great on paper prepares to step on the pitch
"...the offseason, Zardes gravitated to Austin because of the high-octane attacking style the club displayed last season (establishing a..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

JID & Smino’s Luv Is 4ever Tour Goes Berserk on Valentine’s Day
Sold-out Stubb’s co-headline ends in high-octane rap blitz
"...In Time” returned affairs to an expected level of high-octane energy, a pace that continued until the show's end...."

Feb. 15, 2023 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Sebastián Driussi Chooses Austin Over England With Three-Year Austin FC Contract Extension
"I love everything about this club and everything about this city"
"...admitted to daydreaming about bagging goals atop the Verde’s high-octane attack. Of course, much of that had to do..."

Feb. 14, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping
"...name as a nimble backing band, but the band's high-octane, electric compositions move to center stage effortlessly. Their ability..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Seven Essential ACL Fest 2022 Recommendations
Heavyweight hand-picks from the Chronicle Music team
"...like Tears for Fears and Depeche Mode – moody, high-octane, and danceable. But that's the mid-Eighties. Brooklyn's Nation of..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022
Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team
"...dreamy Laurel Canyon-washed afternoon, this year's performance promises a high-octane fever dream to close Sunday night. Her worldwide tour..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
ATX Queer Music Fest, Ovey Fest, New Candys, Bryan Carter, and more local shows worth seeing
"...– stands out with pop-tinged songwriting packing impact. Locally, high-octane electronic p1nkstar and hip-hop supernova Mama Duke are representing,..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Steve Earle, Fresh Off Jerry Jeff Tribute, Deepens Songbook at Gruene Hall
Vagabond resilience & bristling resistance potently commune
"...on the giddy. That gave way to another high octane trio in “Someday,” “Guitar Town,” and “I Ain’t Ever..."

June 27, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Tribeca Film Review: McEnroe
Inside the mind of the self-destructive tennis great
"...pin-up players. Yet, even in that new era of high-octane sets and high viewing figures, McEnroe was a foul-mouthed..."

June 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rookie Season
Behind the wheel of Rebel Rock Racing’s inaugural IMSA season

April 15, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday
Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more
"...The Toronto native maintains high-octane energy and an infectious smile throughout the performance. Heartbreak..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Trail of Dead, Opeth, Mykfresh, Big Laugh, Rattlesnake Milk, Deezie Brown, and more recommended shows
"...the musical magician takes stage, an eclectic explosion of high-octane intensity and boisterous sound spew from the C-Boy's cement..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

Levitation Interview: the Hives Wax Deep ATX Roots
Plus Halloween, human sacrifice, and psychedelia (sort of)
"...Almqvist set that tone in his greeting following high-octane opener “Come On!” – “You people look like a..."

Nov. 2, 2021 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Sue Foley, Nat Adderley Jr., Cheap Trick, Little Mazarn and Ralph White, High Desert Queen, and the Austin Record Convention
"...and Goodeye join the party, kicking off the inevitably high-octane performance. Oh, and in the spirit of the holiday,..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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