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

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

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...narrative feature at last week's South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, now it's walked away with the audience..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases like..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...in 4 Parts Director/Screenwriter: Shaun SeneviratneProducers: Shaun Seneviratne, Doron Jepaul Mitchell The romantic reunion of Ben Santhanaraj and Suzanne..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...tries to connect with both his alluring neighbor, Harry (Paul Mescal), and his estranged parents (Jamie Bell and Claire..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...support local record stores and the artists' online shops. – Rachel Rascoe Carys Anderson: Die Spitz, Teeth..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

How Paul Reiser Created a Non-Cutesy Ireland in The Problem With People

The comedy legend talks accents, authenticity, and rooftops

"...falling in love with the Celtic fringe. Yet while Paul Reiser may have followed in the footsteps of John..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...partner and head of brand strategy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, will discuss how certain economic and professional certainties..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

alexalone’s Insistent Soundscape and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

Next music picks from Large Brush Collection, Will Johnson, and more

"...single. For the noise-rock trio, it's all about balance.  – Carys AndersonALEXALONE TECHNICAL RESEARCH by alexalone Large Brush Collection,..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Review: Scala!!!

The very punk history of London’s legendary art/grindhouse cinema

"...cineastes, scumbags, and insomniacs became so connected with rock & roll: Instead, it was a deliberate effort to weave..."

Sept. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Zach Theatre's The Girl Who Became Legend

World premiere of epic Americana folktale delights young and old

"...Miller was hoping that The Girl Who Became Legend – a project he developed with playwright and lyricist Sarah..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Hypothesis, changing lanes with her young-adult romance novel Check & Mate; and Colombian author Ingrid Rojas Contreras, whose 2022..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...comedy Baby Assassins 2; Álex de la Iglesia (Witching & Bitching, 2013) is back with his latest road trip..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...allusions don't stop there; his tips-of-the-hat range from Powell & Pressburger's 1946 picture A Matter of Life and Death..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The CMT Music Awards 2023

"...Warren Haynes, Chuck Leavell, Paul Rodgers, Cody Johnson, Slash, Billy Gibbons, Wynonna Judd, and..."

April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations

Like any jukebox musical, it all comes down to the songs

"...Records during the 1960s and 1970s, ranging from classic R&B, psychedelic soul, pop, funk, rock ‘n’ roll, and adult..."

March 30, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...14, 12mid, ElysiumWed 15, 5pm, Cheer Up Charlies 9m88, née Joanne Tang, or Baba to her fans, plays with..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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

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

"...with Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton, Oscar-nominees Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Giamatti, and electronic pioneers New Order just announced as..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...roster that already includes the world premiere of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and Eva Longoria's snackable true..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...for slowcore song “Tag.” Raised in Katy, romantic rising R&B singer-songwriter Dende unveiled new EP Before We Crash this..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

How Becoming a Book Saved The Dead Friends Society

Austin filmmakers Paul Gandersman and Peter Hall turn the page on a new career as horror novelists

"...If you're Austin filmmakers Paul Gandersman and Peter Hall, you turn it into your..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

England Made Me

Culture editor Richard Whittaker presents a season of classic British movies that defined the nation's cinema

"...manor house in the late 17th century. A sordid mélange of sex and crime, class and art.Celebrating its 40th..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...in the Tropics, Alchemy Theatre's new staging of Mack & Mabel, ZACH Theatre's minimalist but emotionally loaded version of..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Remembering Radio Legend John Aielli, 1946-2022

Longtime KUT and KUTX host was loved for his eccentric insights and eclectic taste

"...cover story, also featuring Jay Trachtenberg, Larry Monroe, and Paul Ray:..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Supremely Popular Radio Personality John Aielli Has Died

The beloved eccentric hosted KUT/KUTX show Eklektikos for 50 years

"...cover story also featuring Jay Trachtenberg, Larry Monroe, and Paul Ray. Read an excerpt from Faires' story, titled "Surfing..."

July 31, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Dual

Karen Gillan is in double trouble in Riley Stearns’ latest

"...Directed by: Riley Stearns. Starring: Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, Beulah Koale, Maija Paunio, Darren McStay and Theo James...."

April 15, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Angels, Stray Cats, Cheap Trick, Leon Russell, Bruce Hornsby & the Range. Kicking about in front of the towering..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Announces Audience Award Winners

Patton Oswalt's I Move My Dad takes top honors again

"...Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle Read our review here. Visions..."

March 24, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Deezie Brown & Jake Lloyd, Geto Gala Alejandro Escovedo, La Cruzada Glassing,..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...fiery red bird on the poster means to indicate – we're back. As created by Best Poster Artist winner..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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