Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Rob Birch (vocalist/songwriter) and Nick Hallam (DJ/producer) first formed Stereo..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell, Jake Horowitz, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Owen Teague, Bruce Davis, Cole Sprouse..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...tribute show featuring drag to the tune of Nickelback, Rob Zombie, etc. Players in this post-separation papa space include..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mélat, Chingona Fest, Benjamin Tod, and More Crucial Concerts

Lots of sounds to be heard this week

"...to Texas Football rivals UTSA.   – Cy White Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper: Freaks on Parade Tour..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

1992

The L.A. riots are the backdrop for this forgettable heist picture

"...Bigby clan use the cover of the riots to rob a catalytic converter factory – where Mercer happens to..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...Rob Garza, half of electronic duo Thievery Corporation, married heady..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Glasshealer’s Face-Peeling “Brace Yourself” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, 8BIT WIZRD, Magna Carda, and more

"...the pot like a tequila chaser, Alex Gehring and Rob Glynn's vocals are but a texturizing feature to the..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...with the bedroom-pop grooves of San Gabriel. – Doug Freeman Seismic Dance EventThe Concourse Project, Friday 10 – Sunday..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...sweet throwback honky-tonking and blues tenor to open. – Doug FreemanOld Soul by Kathryn Legendre LeTrainiump, Indoor Creature, MockjawCheer Up..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...stage-front section of the otherwise free concert.  – Doug Freeman Okkervil River’s Will Sheff, BooherHaute Spot, Friday 14..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...of the big titles are New York art-and-immigration drama Problemista (starring Tilda Swinton fresh off her acclaimed performance in..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Heavy With Tradition, Old Settler's Music Festival Springs Eternal

We talk to Sierra Hull and spotlight favorites for next week’s campout

"...7:15pm, and Saturday, 8:20pm), McCoury, whose sons, Ronnie and Rob, anchor his band, will host a workshop about playing..."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...group’s sweeping chamber-pop arrangements left ample room to bloom. Rob Barbato on bass, Austin Vaughn on drums, and Charlotte..."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows

"...the string of powerhouse duet albums with husband Bruce Robison, tapping into her exceptional 2018 return with Back Being..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Abhi the Nomad, Animals on TV, Susannah Joffe, Nané, and more recommended tunes

"...deserted amusement park, an understated boredom dripping from frontman Rob Hogan like a millennial Morrissey. But it's all a..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...the core riff with distortion and wah-wah abuse. Bassist Rob Marchant and drummer Ian Walling then finish off the..."

April 30, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Police" retooled as a brooding boil that intimidates. – Doug Freeman Zach Person..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Topples The World D: Jeremy Workman Producers: Jeremy Workman, Robert J. Lyons Lily Topples The World follows 20-year-old Lily..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Babies on the Brain

In this week's cover story, new dads Kevin Curtin and Black Angels frontman Alex Maas talk about creativity and fatherhood

"...opposite of the fear that having a kid will rob you of something – your edge, your creative juice...."

Jan. 1, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Given Grupo Fantasma vehicle "On Fire" lilting a Rob Thomas tempo and Carlos Santana guitar, Vallejo continues to..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Nik Lee and Dan Creamer, and sly piano man Robert Ellis. Bitch hits the stage at Empire Control Room..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Here are the sounds we’re consuming

"...sessions in November 2018 and this January with producer Rob Schnapf, highlights include three bangers previously only heard as..."

June 26, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...for it (Carla Morrison, Gaby Moreno), while the electro throb on "Y2K" whiffs Michael Stipe's eau de Andy Kaufman...."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth

What we’re spending time with

"...Venson, Jane Ellen Bryant, Jimmie Vaughan, Mobley, Ray Benson, Rob Baird, Tameca Jones, Van Wilks, Willy Braun (Reckless Kelly),..."

May 1, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

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

"...crowd, I think we can convert them." – Doug Freeman..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Tapping Into the New Old Settler’s Music Festival

Checking in with Donna the Buffalo, Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass, the women of I'm With Her, and more

"...– Doug Freeman Greensky BluegrassFri. 20, 10:30pm, Original Black’s BBQ Stage..."

April 20, 2018 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...But back to that opening night slot: Robert Rodriguez may not have his next film, manga adaptation..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Music This Weekend, Sept. 1-4

An extra day of delights for your weekend music-going

"...messianic apparition that once appeared to evangelical pastor Oral Roberts, Dallas-based UNT music grad Mark Griffin teamed up with..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Going in Style

Three old-timers plan to rob a bank

"...Directed by: Zach Braff. Starring: Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin, Ann-Margret, Matt Dillon, John Ortiz, Joey King,..."

April 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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