No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...cups were raised in memory of Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song was covered by the members of Little..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Alex Maas’ Captivating 13th Floor Lineup and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From sunn O))) to Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Marcia Ball’s holiday show

"...– singer-songwriter Jesse Sykes (the Sweet Hereafter), her guitarist Phil Wandscher (ex-Whiskeytown), and multi-instrumentalist Bill Herzog (ex-Citizen's Utilities) –..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Johnny Hardwick, the Voice of Dale Gribble, Dies at 64

King of the Hill star was an Austin-made comedy legend

"...Hardwick was born in Austin on Sept. 21, 1958: After graduating from..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...male, there is female, and then there is I. Born male and female within one single body, a beauty..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

TribFest Recap: Red and Blue Teams Find Common Ground Before the 88th

Six points of agreement as the new Legislature coalesces

"...did too, but took aim at renewable energy. Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford – widely expected to replace Sen. Beverly..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Producers: Bill Stertz, Patton Oswalt, Sean O'Grady, Dane Eckerle, Phil Keefe, Daniel Brandt, Sam Slater A hopelessly estranged father..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mike & the Moonpies lead a stacked Sagebrush bill, plus Joey DeFrancesco, Destroyer of Light, the War on Drugs, Thor & Friends, and Clem Snide

"...it was a highlight of a bad year. The Philadelphian's no noodler – he keeps his head up and..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...A Santillan, Guido Zaballero From Northern California to The Philippines, four brothers confront their issues with love, family, and..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Returns to Celebrate Itself

Global genre gathering announces streaming lineup

"...Spain, World Premiere "(You’ll Make It In) Florida" D: Phil Chemyak, USA, Texas Premiere SHORT FUSE..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's Recalls the Moment Her Band Topped the Charts in 1981

Austin born and raised, Valentine and the girls reigned with Beauty & the Beat – as excerpted from her new memoir All I Ever Wanted

"...With an MTV playlist heavy on Hall & Oates, Phil Collins, Journey, and Rod Stewart, the Go-Go's stood out...."

April 17, 2020 Music Feature by Kathy Valentine

Paul Cauthen

"...In Room 41, Cauthen now gets funky. Borne of a lengthy dark night of the soul in..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Austin Filmmakers PJ Raval, Andrew Bujalski, Leah Marino Join the Academy

Trio joins as Oscar-awarding body emphasizes diversity

"...members this year include Lady Gaga (A Star is Born), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Elizabeth Moss (Her..."

July 1, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Unlocking the Michael Schenker Festival

Sound pilgrim reveals the combination to his “whole story”

"...Lovedrive, but [Scorpions singer] Klaus [Meine] and [UFO frontman] Phil [Mogg], that’s a different story. If that’s meant to..."

May 16, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Shinyribs Frontman Kevin Russell Will Perform Gourds Set for Electric Lounge Reunion

Reliving the wild and woolly Nineties music scene downtown

"...the SIMS Foundation. Former Asylum Street Spankers frontman Wammo (born William Walker) hosts the following bill of music and..."

April 11, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...kind of community where a guy like Don Koch (Phil Brooks, aka former pro wrestler and MMA fighter CM..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...with Thievery Corporation wherein he worked with the Buenos Aires-born singer and collaborator Natalia Clavier. Eventually, he helped produce..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Lawsuits Challenge Pro-Israel Loyalty Oaths

Pflugerville speech therapist challenges anti-boycott requirement in Texas law

"...with broad bipartisan support, House Bill 89 by Rep. Phil King, R-Weatherford, which prohibits all government entities from contracting..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Other Worlds Austin Goes to an Alien Nation

Sci-fi and horror fest releases full, final lineup

"...and 2050, a return of cult queer dystopian classic Born in Flames, and the centerpiece film, The Dead Center..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: That’s the Breaks

In studio with Confucius and Fresh, hosts of KUTX’s first ever hip-hop specialty show

"...at age 85. The Louisiana singer and harmonica player, born Leslie Johnson, counted among the architects of swamp blues..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...My Habit, Good Women Is All I Crave. The Nashville-born, Indianapolis-raised pianist and Ray Charles precursor died from alcoholism..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...over looping boom bap beats. His discography reveals his philosophy framework: Rap Conciencia ("Conscious Rap"), Palabras del Alma ("Words..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Sat. 17, Carver Museum, Boyd Vance Theater, 11:45pm Born and raised in Austin, Stacey Smith has been recognized..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your cheat sheet for three days of fun

"...opening the main stage on the first day of Phil Anselmo’s inaugural Housecore Horror Festival at Emo’s, Headcrusher thrashed..."

July 28, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Cowboy Song: The Authorized Biography of Thin Lizzy's Philip Lynott

"...Phil Lynott (1949-1986) embodied contradiction. As portrayed in Cowboy Song,..."

June 16, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Born in China

The Disneyfication of nature continues

"...Wildlife documentaries, like Disneynature’s latest, Born in China, have always held a strong appeal for..."

April 28, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Music Live: Richard Barone Presents Greenwich Village in the Sixties

Soft Boys, Youngbloods, Moby Grape, Brian Jones’ grandson, etc.

"...of groundbreaking songs. Kicking it all off, he shared Phil Ochs’ “When I’m Gone” in a clear tenor bundling..."

March 18, 2017 SXSW Post by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Making Film & Episodics: HBO's Animals team Mike Luciano, Phil Matarese, and Jen Roskind...."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...videos," he said. That's the case so far: The "Pre-Born Protection and Dignity Act," (SB 8) by Sen. Charles..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Short and Sweet With Other Worlds Austin

Three micro-stories at the SF film fest

"...Some heroes are born, some have heroism thrust upon them, and some just..."

Dec. 3, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Friday ACL Fest Picks

ACL Friday by the blurb, listicle, and gospel tent testifying

"...only Commercial country now falls to the hands of Dallas-born Maren Morris, 26, whose full-length major label bow Hero..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature

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