Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...melodies and a more expansive Americana sound.  – Doug Freeman Civic..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

ACL Fest 2015 Saturday Listings

Blurbs on the hour

"...jelling less Sufjan and more Dirty Projectors. – Doug Freeman..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...continues to cut Americana to the bone. – Doug Freeman Cults..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Saturday Picks

"...Jandek's 52nd release through his Corwood Industries. – Doug Freeman Hot 93/'Ozone Magazine'/AustinSurreal..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Texan Managing Editor Sholnn Freeman, (who also freelances for the Chronicle), says he initiated..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...OF MICHAEL MYERSD: Joe Chappelle; with Donald Pleasence, Mitch Ryan, Marianne Hagan, Paul Rudd, Mariah O'Brien, Keith Bogart, Devin..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...OF MICHAEL MYERSD: Joe Chappelle; with Donald Pleasence, Mitch Ryan, Marianne Hagan, Paul Rudd, Mariah O'Brien, Keith Bogart, Devin..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...SEVEND: David Fincher; with Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Roundtree, R. Lee Ermey, John C...."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Ghost Stories

Three very British tales of terror.

"...Directed by: Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Starring: Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther, Andy Nyman, Paul Whitehouse, Jill Halfpenny, Amy..."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Final SXSW List: No. 10

Nas, Vince Staples, Lucius, and 198 more

"...Fist, DoWrong, Dubb Sicks, Kimberly Dunn, Flying Turns, Kayla Freeman, Tim Gunter, January May, JSoulja, Kenny Gee, KP &..."

March 4, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

From Circus to Cocktails

Two nights, two very different shows from CircX and friends

"...different shows on one weekend, producer/bundle of energy Jessica Ryan said, was very simple. With all-human Vespertine Circus from..."

July 9, 2011 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Blue Menace

The latest program from the Violet Crown Radio Players is an appealing return to yesteryear via the nostalgic delights of radio drama

"...was coupled with the shock conveyed by actors Kristin Freeman, T.E. Heidel, and Ryan Hill, it encouraged one to..."

June 4, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Spielberg's non-Jurassic war drama starring Tom Hanks, Saving Private Ryan...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Ashley; with Steven Weber, Michael T. Weiss, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Batt, Sigourney Weaver, Olympia Dukakis, Kathy Najimy. If you've..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

'The NFL Beat': Mock Draft

The 'Chronicle' gets Draft-y with a li'l help from friends

"...this isn't a terrible consolation prize. Bucs QB Josh Freeman needs time to let routes develop and utilize his..."

April 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re spending time with

"...Spencer), and Armadillo World Headquarters legends (Bill Kirchen). – Doug Freeman Billy F. Gibbons "Missin' Yo' Kissin'"..."

May 8, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...back and forth that trips 2012's Swine Flew. Doug Freeman Shinyribs..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Saturday blurbs rally!

"...singles from the past five years. – Doug Freeman Psychedelic Horseshit..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

SXSW 2012 Tuesday Picks & Sleepers

"...but Wilson's vocals rise as a revelation. – Doug Freeman RTB2..."

March 9, 2012 Music Feature

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...on sans recently retired founding member and co-vocalist Chris Freeman, Atlanta's Withered enters a new era for its stoner-tinged,..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Fun Fun Fun Fest Saturday Picks

Blurbing Fun Fun Fun Fest one act at a time

"...Jess Rice's female harmonies and rubboard rhythms. – Doug Freeman Krum Bums..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature

ACL Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2008

"...starts, local foursome the Strange Boys, led by brothers Ryan and Philip Sambol, finally put its raw, retro garage..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Frank Mosley, Will Blomker, Lily Baldwin, Tonya Pinkins, Daniel Ryan, Ryan Cassata, Sanda Weigl, MJ Frank, Samuel John Damon,..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Further Reflections

"...Naught Spy Car; Cast: Blair Singer, Billy Gallo, J.E. Freeman, Camryn Manheim, Tonie Perensky, Bruce Weitz, Alexis Arquette, Victor..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Wrapped and Ready

"...D: Maya Angelou; with Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman Jr., Esther Rolle, Mary Alice, Loretta Devine, Wesley Snipes...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Dylan Kussman; Prod: David Hayter, Anthony Miller; Exec Prod: Bryan Singer, Adam Duritz, Steve Jensen; DP: Peter Blue Rieveschl;..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Ryan Reynolds adds a new client but no extra fun

"...Directed by: Patrick Hughes. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Grillo, Antonio..."

June 18, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Short Cuts

Tim League and Harry Knowles team up to screen good movies for good causes.

"...Solomon's Levity, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Holly Hunter, Morgan Freeman, and Kirsten Dunst, at the Alamo on Sunday, with..."

April 4, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...and 10pm will also feature pianist Ross Margitza, bassist Ryan Hagler, and Daniel Dufour on drums. Whisper policy is..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Lots of sounds to be heard this week

"...beauty from an underdog outsider perspective.   – Doug Freeman Marika Hackman..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

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