Hot Luck Review: Questlove

Roots polymath demonstrates DJ prowess

"...A rare jack-of-all-trades and master-of-many, Roots founder Questlove unceasingly expands his resume: tackling music journalism via Okayplayer,..."

May 28, 2018 Music Post by Clara Wang

Sundance Review: Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Questlove's joyous celebration of the Harlem Cultural Festival

"...Ahmir Khalib Thompson, better known as Questlove, has always been a multihyphenate of hip-hop and Black..."

Feb. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Selome Hailu

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mikaela Davis, Knocked Loose, Curtis McMurtry, Questlove, and more recommended shows

"...video. Creekbed Carter does the opening ceremonies. – Chad Swiatecki Questlove DJ SetEmpire Garage, Saturday 16..."

April 15, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Comedy collective The Lonely Island writes, directs, and stars in music biz comedy

"...(Enough to attract a gaggle of A-list cameos, from Questlove, Nas, Usher, Seal, and Ringo Starr.) You really can’t..."

June 10, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Music Churns Out 8th Artist List

Ho99o9, Questlove, Nothing, and Get Up Kids join the action

"...return to South by Southwest, as does Roots drummer Questlove, heavy shoegazers Nothing, and Midwestern emo vets the Get..."

Feb. 14, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

A joyous historical document of the Harlem Cultural Festival

"...Directed by: Questlove...."

July 2, 2021 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

Faster Than Sound: Empire Control Room Owners Purchase Longtime Location

Seventh Street venue takes charge of its live music destiny

"...DIY Musician Conference in Austin last weekend. Roots drummer Questlove, founding Run-DMC member Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and NPR All..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Bass Drum Heard 'Round the World

How the Roland TR-808 drum machine revolutionized music

"...learn more about the film and the instrument that Questlove called the most futuristic thing he'd ever heard...."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Leave No Stones Unturned

Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf on vinyl, hip-hop's roots, and record labels

"...a few of the biggest names in rap like Questlove, Kanye West, and Snoop Dogg, who recently teamed with..."

March 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove

Roots drummer digs deep into his LP crate

"...Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questloveby Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Ben Greenman Grand Central Publishing,..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

A documentary fitting for the groundbreaking jazz drummer

"...Rollins, Harry Belafonte, Roach’s former wife Abbey Lincoln, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Weston, Fab Five Freddy,..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oasis Knebworth 1996

Brilliant documentary on the gigs that defined Britpop

"...Oasis Knebworth 1996 feels like a transatlantic cousin to Questlove's Summer of Soul (... Or, When the Revolution Could..."

May 13, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Herb Alpert Is …

Too many filler tracks in this history of the Tijuana Brass guy

"...Ask Questlove! He’s here! He’ll tell you...."

Oct. 2, 2020 Movie Review by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Austin Industry Bands Together for March Music Week

Why Austin venues and musicians need you to turn out the next 10 days, and where to do it

"...Can Do Magic," including preservation of headliners like Wire, Questlove, Power Trip, the Spits, and White Denim...."

March 13, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music: The Roots at Brazos Hall

"...Questlove of the Roots..."

March 21, 2016 Photo Gallery

2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Broadcast

Almost exclusively white faces, as fine as they are

"...accompaniment on “Wild World” and “Peace Train.” Roots bedrock Questlove (Ahmir Khalib Thompson) very nearly makes a case for..."

June 6, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Zorch Paaarties

Zorch for hire, Ancient VVisdom on loan to Satan, and Charlie Faye updates her relationship status

"...rapper spent an evening on a 30-foot tower with Questlove, who DJ'd while he MC'd. "I'd been super nervous..."

July 26, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Rolling Stone and Maker of Poo~Pourri Partner for Shits and Giggles at SXSW

Activation includes 30-foot-tall giant poo in Downtown Austin

"...discussion panels, and live music from artists including DJ Questlove and Danielle Ponder. There, ~Pourri CEO and Founder Suzy..."

Feb. 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday

Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more

"...he watched the film in a Detroit theater alongside Questlove (or was it Common?). A SXSW panel re-created the..."

March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

SXSW Film Review: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

The life and impact of the jazz drumming pioneer

"...Rollins, Harry Belafonte, Roach’s former wife Abbey Lincoln, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Weston, Fab 5 Freddy,..."

March 13, 2023 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows

"...has garnered more than 4 million views and received Questlove and Hayley Williams' approval. Sporting an impressive résumé of..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Oliver Tree, Christian McBride, Beach House, Daniel Fears, Kydd Jones, and more recommended shows

"...Trio-ing up with beat mage Questlove and key sage Uri Caine in repping his hometown..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Bigger Than Me: The Musical Journey of BLK ODYSSY

A child of funk who lost his brother to police brutality soundtracks a revolution on BLK VINTAGE

"...squarely on the border of soul and hip-hop. Think Questlove's work with the Soul­quar­ians and Voodoo-era D'Angelo, or Kendrick..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Fest Drops Sunday Headliner DaBaby Following Homophobic Comments

October festival promises “lineup update coming soon”

"...three weeks.” The comments drew criticism from stars like Questlove, Elton John, Madonna, and Dua Lipa...."

Aug. 3, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Lights Are On at AFS Cinema

After 16 months of closure, the arthouse indie cinema reopens this weekend

"...beamed about seeing the big opening weekend title – Questlove's stunning documentary about the Harlem Cultural Festival, Summer of..."

July 16, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Return of Ted Lasso, the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and 44 Other TV Somethings to Consume in July

Also: a Gossip Girl reboot, dueling Love Islands

"...Lebron James (HBO Max, July 16). Non-tentpole options include Questlove’s directorial debut, Summer of Soul (... Or, When the..."

July 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

It's Time to Decide Austin FC's Nickname

Cast your vote for what you want to drunkenly shout at Austin's new MLS team

"...way to convince the club's front office to sign Questlove for center back depth. Los Árboles..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Goodman

ATX Screen News: E3, AFS, and More

AFS Cinema, Arkane Studios' vampire nightmare, and the return of Hypnotic

"...15 with Sundance musical smash Summer of Soul, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's remarkable documentary about the cultural impact and sheer..."

June 18, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

AFS Cinema Announces Reopening Date, First Lineup of Films

The arthouse mecca brings new titles, immortal classics

"...with the fresh release of Summer of Soul, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson's remarkable documentary about the cultural impact and sheer..."

June 9, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Food Is the Future of You

Find out exactly what that means in the next few days – for free

"...Tank), Joi Chevalier (The Cook’s Nook and Naturally Austin), Questlove (musician and author), Philip Behn (Imperfect Foods), Amy Bell..."

March 17, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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