Faster Than Sound: $1.5 Million in HOT Funds Routed to Emergency Musician Relief

Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund created – contentiously.

"...as a potential source of local relief. The Live Music Fund, a $1.5 million pool of HOT funds, is..."

April 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Texas-Set Drama Bull Gets in the Chute With Black Rodeo Riders

Austin-based director Annie Silverstein premieres her SXSW selected feature

"...A SXSW 2020 selection, opening this weekend as part of AFS..."

April 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"...open daily 4pm-2am. Garrett hopes to begin hosting live music in February...."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers Demands Higher Pay at South by Southwest

120 artists including Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto, Eve 6, & Zola Jesus sign

"...Over 120 musicians have signed a letter demanding higher pay for playing..."

Feb. 7, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Checking In: Michael Ramos Signs the Tiarra Girls

“I’m an A&R guy for Lucky Hound Music [and] a staff producer”

"...“Michael Ramos grew up mostly around San Antonio. He’s..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Star Parks Soundtracks I Used To Go Here

Austin's Andy Bianculli on the ups and downs of movie music

"...six deflating words epitomizing any best laid plans of 2020...."

July 30, 2020 Screens Post by Kevin Curtin

Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch Partners with Austin’s Regenerative Ag Experts TerraPurezza

The new farm plans include Texas sunflowers and hungry pigs

"...Tina and Orion Weldon, the dynamic duo behind the..."

July 21, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Faster Than Sound: KUTX Beacon Jay Trachtenberg Retires

Jay Trachtenberg retires from KUTX, Rick Carney steps down as Music Commission chair, and Johnny Bush ascends to honky-tonky heaven.

"...which had just begun internet broadcasts and spun off music frequency KUTX in 2013...."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Remembering Chet Himes, Johnny Limón, and Riley Osbourn

Three Austin music scene stalwarts passed in late August

"...August claimed far too many anchors of Texas music. Fans poured out remembrances for Dallas-based Power Trip frontman..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Demons & Delights – The Art of Billie Buck

Local illustrator makes “Hot Soup” at the relocated Austin Museum of Popular Culture

"...Popular Culture. The show kicks off Sunday, 2-6pm, with music by Antone's Record Shop co-owner Eve Monsees, and continues..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Checking In: Pa’lante Superfónicos

Afro-Latin fusionist weighs in on the whole arepa

"...in 2014, Superfónicos proved unique in Austin for roots music more South American than Texan. U.S. funk punches at..."

June 23, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: The Well’s Ian Graham Skateboards Through the Storm

“Only time we leave is to visit the store and we wear a mask and gloves”

"...ultra catchy, three-minute power trio grenades. At the Austin Music Awards last month, the Best Metal winners rocked the..."

April 13, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Caleb De Casper Persists Glamorously

Flamboyant expressionist needs to hook up, yo

"...First time I heard the name Caleb De Casper,..."

April 10, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Sydney Wright Pays It Forward

Pop perfectionist relinquishes control in livestream era

"...a grand, acclaimed, and dramatic summation of the singer’s musical life to that point. Last week, she followed it..."

June 3, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Michael C. Sharp Lives Lean

Sungod percussionist and hardcore punk forges dreamlike ambience

"...“A kosmische drone to soundtrack the ease and relaxation..."

April 4, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Family Gathering: With an Altar to “Sister Bobbie,” Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Returns

Jason Isbell, Adia Victoria, Nelson & sons commune

"...At the last Luck Reunion in 2019, a number..."

March 18, 2022 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Checking In: Los Coast Frontman Trey Privott Maintains Balance

“I’m doing my best to take care of myself and create things”

"...“The most stressful part of COVID-19 has been how..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: The Teeta Chills

Preeminent ATX rapper stays productive in downtime

"...Spearman for our cover feature on COVID-19 in local music communities of color. “From there, I stocked up on..."

June 29, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Alesia Lani Hermits Happily

Powerhouse live presence ramps down

"...“Like Mary J. Blige or Jazmine Sullivan, she invite(s)..."

June 2, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Kydd Jones Focuses

MC bounces back by hiring out

"...When Jackie Venson landed the opportunity to program essential..."

July 10, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

ATX Living Room Picnic Brings Austin Together While Supporting Local Business

Order some takeout and listen to some local tunes on April 4

"...and your quarantine company, some good take-out, and local music. All these ingredients add up to the ATX Living..."

March 31, 2020 Food Post by Sofia Tafich

We Have an Issue: Brace for Impact

Either way, COVID-19 is coming. Let’s look out for each other.

"...out of us. Our hearts are heavy for the SXSW staff that spent a year planning the conference and..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Austin Musicians Brace for Public Shutdown

Dispatches from the week the music died

"...Pullout from corporate sponsors and private parties cost local musicians thousands of dollars before the official activities ever ceased...."

March 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Honoring RBG

The stakes have raised even higher for the most consequential election in a lifetime

"...Our own election coverage kicks into high gear this..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

You Can’t Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Departing Chronicle Music Editor Raoul Hernandez passes the reigns [sic] to Kevin Curtin with 10 anecdotes from 27 years.

"...Rolling Stones. Chronic from the start, 1981, she maneuvered Music editorship for me, and we worked good cop/bad cop/mom..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

We Have an Issue: Looking for Bright Spots in a Historically Bad Year

The Top 10s Issue

"...The Electoral College affirmed Joe Biden's presidential win on..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...least on the silver screen, as the Sound Unseen Film+Music Festival has announced the titles for its 2023 Austin..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Young Jazz Lions Atlas Maior Double Down

Bandleader Joshua Thomson forges a pandemic soundtrack

"...quartet seemingly dreamed about a nexus between Middle Eastern music, Latin groove, and jazz, then created it instead of..."

Dec. 8, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Sound Unseen Rocks AFS Cinema

Fest screens films on pop fame, a lost guitar, and a legendary metal club

"...the Austin leg of the Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival, will be rocking AFS Cinema starting tonight for..."

Dec. 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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