Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...like "Good Vibes" – and influential Los Angeles sampling pioneer Samiyam. The latter Aughts breakout rose from Flying Lotus'..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

aGLIFF Gets in the Ring With New Wrestling Documentary

Queer film fest announces first six films

"...Talk about old friends of aGLIFF, New Queer pioneer Bruce La Bruce (The Misandrists, Otto, Or, Up With..."

July 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

George Kinney, Who Helmed the Golden Dawn’s Early Psych Rock Treasure Power Plant, Has Died

Homegrown psychedelic trailblazer passes at 75

"...the driving force behind The Golden Dawn and a pioneer/founder of the 60’s Psychedelic Music movement. George was surrounded..."

July 18, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Local Trans Rapper Debuts Video for Hustle Anthem

Ms. Amazing Head’s “Chase That Bag” gains visual vibrance

"...new music video from local rapper and “Trans Rap pioneer” Ms. Amazing Head for her motivational single “Chase That..."

July 6, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Review: Alchemy Theatre’s Mack & Mabel

Intimate staging bests Broadway’s Hollywood tragedy

"...Theatre. The story focuses on the rakish silent movie pioneer Mack Sennett – whose popular short films went to..."

May 26, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows

"...Latin brass locomotive Grupo Fantasma backs Spanish Harlem soul pioneer Joe Bataan one time only – ¡solamente una vez!..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

AFS Announces Filmmakers for its Artist Intensive Program

Rising directors meet with industry experts to finesse future films

"...project Pastiche. Having already won an AFS North Texas Pioneer Grant in 2019, Pastiche portrays a struggling art student..."

May 11, 2022 Screens Post by Dina Barrish

Gillian Jacobs' More Than Robots Finds Cooperation in Competition

New Disney+ doc says the S in STEM stands for sport

"...was a 2016 short, "Queen of Code," about programming pioneer and United States Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. That..."

March 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts SXSW Week Edition

Our favorite showcases and unofficial parties for the rest of the week

"...October; scion glamour gal Nailah Blackman, granddaughter of soca pioneer Ras Shorty; and headliner (Christian) Kalpee, NC poster boi. –..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW Film Review: Skate Dreams

Sweet, badass documentary redefines "skate like a girl"

"...skater “Tin” Kouv Chansangva takes the top prize, a pioneer in her country, where she’s recognized as the first..."

March 12, 2022 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Sheryl Crow Reflects Beyond the Music in New Documentary

No one said it would be easy

"...moments and deep friendships that helped her become a pioneer of female independence and empowerment. Sheryl addresses her struggles..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is full of festivals and flowers

"...Herb Society of America: Pioneer Unit Plant and Gift Sale March 18-19, Round Top,..."

March 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Abhi the Nomad, Marina, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Nick Cave + Warren Ellis, Sam Pankey, the Austin Music Awards, and more

"...smoldering soul at 78 matches that of fellow NOLA pioneer Irma Thomas on "Even Now" from his most recent..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...The godfather of modern futurism, master of speculative fiction, pioneer of OG cyberpunk in novels like Snow Crash and..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...1990s. She is justly proud of being a local pioneer in climate action while many of her enviro colleagues..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 4-10

"...resilience and determination. p.s.: Tardigrades are regarded as a "pioneer species" because they take up residence in new and..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...master Ronnie James Dio (DIO Dreamers Never Die), prog pioneers King Crimosn (In the Court of the Crimson King),..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth's RTX Fan Convention Returns in July

Celebration of the local streamers back after two years online

"...Founded in 2003, Rooster Teeth was been a pioneer in online streaming video with its breakout series Red..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Magoffin Home State Historic Site, El Paso

Pioneer history is preserved in nineteenth-century homestead

"...homestead and the story of one of the Southwest's pioneering families...."

Jan. 21, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Decay, Preserve, Observe: The Experimental Memories of Bill Morrison

The cinematic pioneer discusses his career and filmography before his Austin retrospective

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

RIP Willie Siros, 1952-2022

Local literary lion and SF convention pioneer dead at 69

"...has been announced that Willie Siros, bookseller and convention pioneer, died Jan. 5 at the age of 69...."

Jan. 7, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

True Love Cast Out All Evil

New oral history explores the head and mysteries of Austin's psych pioneer

Dec. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Other Worlds Boards the Flight of the Navigator

Beloved '80s sci fi adventure picked as Defender of the Universe

"...heavy use of CGI effects. Kleiser has continued to pioneer filmmaking technology, and is now working heavily in VR..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...of other musicians on Twitch. The Austin couple helped pioneer the gaming-oriented service as a stable home for music..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...the Camino Real Trail and was the homestead of pioneer Thomas McKinney. It has 2.8 miles of hike and..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Seeing “(California) Stars” at Austin City Limits’ Hall of Fame Induction

PBS perennial fêtes Alejandro Escovedo, Lucinda Williams & Wilco

"...Debuting in 1983 with alt-country pioneers Rank & File, Alejandro Escovedo appeared in the flesh..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Fantastic Fest Review: Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

Encyclopedic and engrossing wander into the wilderness

"...and even stylistic flourishes that emerge. That's why American pioneer horror Eyes of Fire (which is both a Fantastic..."

Sept. 28, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Bill Starts Moving With Quorum Restored

Plus, queer film fest aGLIFF kicks off hybrid festival and more queer events

"...Sh*t & Champagne will be shown drive-in style at Pioneer Farms, complete with a live Q&A and a grand..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...on a zilch budget and scored by electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani — that will make you question your..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...also yielded forth, albeit unknowingly, through Indian composer/musical tech pioneer Charanjit Singh (1982's Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat)..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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