iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...new band the Never Not Now.   – Raoul Hernandez Simple Minds..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...extremists Earache. No/Mås and Bosh support.   – Raoul Hernandez Prizer Presents: “Highway Lights”..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Spanish superstar Mónica Naranjo demand attention.   – Raoul Hernandez Solid Pink Disco..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Absar Lebeh wails sizzling Middle Eastern mysticism, and John Paul beats it all home. Beg them for 2023’s Malaka..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...Demmell (Machinehead, Vio-lence), bassist Kyle Sanders, and Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph. “A lot of my friends and people in..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...a terrifying chain of events. Cast: Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Flying Lotus, Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale (World..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...of punk and rockabilly. Led by snarling vocalist/guitarist P. Paul Fenech, the band borrowed their defining term from a..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...in Oakland (Fruits of Labor), and Ohio-based film programmer Paul Sloop (Film Pittsburgh, Cordillera International Film Festival, Cleveland International..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...take the hint: Crockett’s his replacement.   – Raoul Hernandez Feeble Little Horse..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Studio One tributes for domestic heads.   – Raoul Hernandez 13th Annual Festivus Celebration Texas..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...the decade previous to those works.   – Raoul Hernandez King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...Early shopping Friday, $30, Saturday-Sunday, $5.   – Raoul Hernandez Spoon..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...funk/hip-hop powerhouse Anderson .Paak. – Haris Qureshi Australian Bard Paul Kelly Revisits Cities of Texas..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...with fellow New Yorkers Restless Spirit.   – Raoul Hernandez S.L. Houser..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights

The fest stayed sunny on the final day of the first weekend

"...an ultra-vibey set despite their crowd’s midafternoon lethargy. Instrumentalists Paul Davis and Ryan Clapham donned deconstructed disco-ball outfits, while..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...Old Highway 81, but the owners, Michael and Asenette Hernandez, will include indoor seating and an awesome outdoor area...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Tim Z. Hernandez, They Call You Back: A Lost History, A Search,..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...Shirley Bassey would surely agree, but let’s not forget Paul Wall. The Houston word-bender cuts a sharp picture these..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

"...Shirley Bassey would surely agree, but let’s not forget Paul Wall. The Houston word-bender cuts a sharp picture these..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...regulars Andre Hayward, Mike Sailors, Tommy Howard, Alex Coke, Paul Deemer, Ryan Hagler, Diego Rivera, and more. No wonder,..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...Los Orientales, Los Destellos, and Manzanita.”   – Raoul Hernandez LaLa Brooks of the Crystals and Al “Lil Fats”..."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...tee proclaiming Satanic trysts. Horns up!   – Raoul Hernandez Curtis McMurtry Album Release..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week

"...Dark Superstition. Denton’s Creeping Death opens.   – Raoul Hernandez Big Texas Metal Fest..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin’s Crucial Concerts for the Week

Jackie Venson, Grace Sorensen, Monte Warden, and many more

"...in a cover story that month.   – Raoul Hernandez Nick Garza’s Songwriter Get Along..."

May 17, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...two-year wait turned to two months.   – Raoul Hernandez The Point Record Release..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and More Austin Blues Festival Reviews

Standouts from the Antone’s organizers’ Waterloo Park return

"...his hand like a blues God almighty. – Raoul Hernandez Jimmie Vaughan Fires Up Sue Foley and Soul Man..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...2021. Singing zoologist Lucas Miller opens.   – Raoul Hernandez She23, Ayo Tamz..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Collaborating with electronic architect Jai Paul on each track, floaty R&B crooner Fabiana Palladino has..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...this year’s AMAs, so let’s pachanga.   – Raoul Hernandez Bésame Mucho Festival..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...knocks back a shot of agave ATX. – Raoul Hernandez Escuela GrindMohawk, Friday 19..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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