99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

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

"...14, Speakeasy Kabaret, 9:10pm; Fri. 16, Townsend, 10pm Ecuadorian synth-pop duo 1982 sounds straight out of a tropical John..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Seven Essential ACL Fest 2022 Recommendations

Heavyweight hand-picks from the Chronicle Music team

"...Nation of LanguageFriday, 1:45pm, Miller Lite stage (Weekend One only)..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Black Panther

High drama and high action as Marvel gives Wakanda life.

"...major studio. This film represents a moment in American pop culture...."

Feb. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...or the World Wrestling Federation assumes control of municipalities nationwide, it can't be any more cataclysmic than what happened..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Saturday Showcases

"...celebrates two decades in the business for the country-tinged conjunto-pop powerhouse. Few güeros have any clue, but Intocable –..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Still Look Adorable, last fall, and it's an elegant pop masterpiece that has garnered much-deserved praise from local critics...."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Recviews

"...here), but the vocals are delivered with an appropriate alternation of power and restraint rather than the affected screams..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Music Review

Sound Checking for a Pulse, and Finding It

The rock docs in this year's 24 Beats Per Second program rattle and hum with soul and revolt.

"...allow Clear Channel to control so many of the nation's radio stations and determine our taste? What do we..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

South by Spoken Word

No Slam, Thank You, Ma'am

"...In SlamNation (showing in SXSW Film), Phil West, Danny Solis, Wammo,..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature by Phil West

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The determination of 53 Democrat members of the Texas House of..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Blame It on the Bossa Nova

"...Brazil has one of the richest and most varied pop music scenes in the world, which isn't surprising given..."

July 2, 1999 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...I choreographed the event with sky divers and the National Anthem and a video montage of Lance's career. It..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...like Fang and the Germs. The Sweethearts offer a poppier, more romantic take on punk, but vocalist Linette Liendo..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...than 75 stages throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and hometown musicians on the expansive lineup, the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...of which there will be 76 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 2 U.S. Premieres, and..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...one Hispanic. Yet, Hispanics comprise over 30% of Austin's population. The Hispanics and blacks I hear from want affordable..."

April 25, 2003 Column

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...DARYLL-ANN: This Amsterdam-based quintet trades in slightly off-kilter psych-pop tunes reminiscent of Skylarking-era XTC. Their mellow arrangements, swell..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...which documents seaside New Jersey girls. Alma is the concatenation of many perceived, sometimes stereotypical, notions of Southern women...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Community Advocates Worry Commercial Interests Dominate Zilker Park Vision Plan

Zilker Park or "Park Zilker"?

"...turns the park into a cash cow for Live Nation/Ticketmaster...."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

30 Years Ago, GG Allin Cleared Austin’s Scuzziest Punk Venue in 24 Minutes

Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker’s antics and arrest at the Cavity Club

"..."Y'know, I heard about GG over the years," Iggy Pop – who knew a thing or two about transgressive..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...meetings, followed by surveys, small group discussions, and in-person pop-ups in each council district. We're now in the third..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Faster Than Sound: ACL Fest’s Recipe for Success

Essential ingredients for a modern edition of our city’s largest music festival

"...veteran curator, backbone of local promotions powerhouse and Live Nation festival specialists C3 Presents since its launch, called in..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback – 2014: Keeping the Dream Alive

Reviewing ATX music 2014

"...and Chicon corridor came alive with soul and cocktail destination Dozen Street occupying half of Club 1808 (the other..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...run with Eighties Australian hitmakers Mental as Anything. Far-ranging pop smarts and a slightly askew worldview makes for near-instant..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Naked If I Want To

Magnum opus on one of rock & roll's Rosetta Stones: 1967's Moby Grape

"...play clubs, it soon became one of the most popular area acts. In March 1967 the group cut its..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Louis Black

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...Dress, finds the band venturing further into Beatles-esque Sixties pop influences along with their familiar hats-off to Buck Owens...."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Postmarks

The beefs this week: Chronicle reporter Robert Bryce on CNN, genetically engineered foods, Steamboat, John Aielli, Paul Minor, and more.

"...frivolous speculation. It is a shame that the limited national coverage your paper gets is wasted on such a..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Contradictions Exposed

"...As a member of Austin's fast-growing Jewish population I found "The Light Is On, Is Anybody Home?"..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column

Friday Showcases

Korea, Japan, Spain, Africa – see the world from single showcases

"...nite) plugs in with 8-bit gaming enthusiasts Mahousyoujo-ni-naritai fusing J-pop bounce with screamo breakdowns. Swordfishtrombones-era Tom Waits devotees Samurai..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...only released one album, last year's The Year of Hibernation, this 22-year-old Idahoan already grips the hearts of hipsters..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

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