Abrupt Changes in SXSW Executive Leadership Mark New Era

President and two VPs are among those exiting

"...There’s been a major shake-up in leadership at South..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...most recognizable names at the festival in Hugh Forrest. SXSW existed before Forrest, but barely. A former editor and..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Unlimited. Beneficiaries of proceeds are Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and Austin Pets Alive!, which will be showcasing adoptable..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Six Local Acts to Discover at SXSW

Alongside out-of-town performers, these Austin-based showcasing acts make first-time – or rare – SXSW appearances

"...run since releasing his first Daily Worker LP in 2020. Five albums in five years cement the band –..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Over a thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin this..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...That’s how wide the tent is at the SXSW Conference, as demonstrated in today’s latest lineup announcement, where..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...After a first round of titles that includes new..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...Toward the close of 2019, the northwest corner lot..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...different kind: the furious guitars on Kiss’ album Alive! Music, specifically heavy metal, provided Zapata refuge during a childhood..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

St. Cecilia Soda Company Pays Sparkling (Water) Tribute to Austin’s Music Scene

Two service industry veterans join the women-owned beverage company swell

"...Life took a sharp turn for live music venue industry veterans Michelle Beebe and Tania DeGregorio when..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

ACL Preview: DAIISTAR’s Austin-Bred Good Time

Pysch rockers on milestones, remixes, and the next record

"...Though restrained by lockdown following their spring 2020 formation, Austin psych rockers DAIISTAR hit the ground running..."

Oct. 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Society Announces 2024 Feature Grant Recipients

Local filmmakers feature heavily among 18 selected projects

"...of Pain, The Liberators on an as-yet-unnamed project about musical interpreters...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...it was just gray. I couldn’t even listen to music or turn on Netflix to distract me. I couldn’t..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

South by Southwest Lays Off 23 Employees

Festival plans “new vision” for growing event

"...SXSW Co-President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest declined to..."

June 28, 2024 News Post by Carys Anderson

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...“blasts of silent cinema, martial arts flicks, and the music of Sonic Youth and Ali Farka Touré” – or..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, and More Austin Psych Fest Reviews

Dispatches from three days at the Far Out Lounge

"...with no set time overlaps. Check out the Chronicle music team’s reviews from three days of Austin Psych Fest..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...July Picnic, the annual concert hosted by the country music icon since 1973, is going to New Jersey for..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...entertainment industry conference. Dreams were still being minted at SXSW, and at the pinnacle of its influence was a..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...Last year, the 2005-founded, family-friendly Urban Music Fest updated its name to loop in all “Afrocentric..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Court of Appeals Sides With SXSW in Insurance Lawsuit

Reverses previous decision in insurance company's favor

"...determine how much money Federal Insurance Company (FIC) owes SXSW in defense costs...."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...2024 Jury and Special Award winners of the 31st SXSW Film & TV Festival...."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...Reuniting audiences on the second official day of SXSW Music certainly had plenty to chat about: the wave..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Interview: Nabihah Iqbal’s Lush London Soundscapes

Electronic act talks new analog approach and Pakistani instrumentation

"...DREAMER, emerges from a treacherous creation process. The London-based musician lost her demos in a 2020 studio burglary, then..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...and all ages, the 30-plus bands billed for heavy music showcase Stoner Jam cover all ends of the rock..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering the same line..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: The Hobby

Setting the table for a new era of board gamers

"...popular topic for filmmakers. The Hobby joins Charles Mruz’s 2020 film Gamemaster as documentaries that trace the growth of..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Five Established Music Acts Headed to SXSW

From Bootsy Collins to Faye Webster

"...five more major artists headed to South by Southwest Music, which lands in Austin March 11-16. Bootsy Collins..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Interview: UK Art-Rockers Dry Cleaning Make Up for Lost Time

Upon 4AD reissue of fully formed 2018 debut EPs

"...was supposed to debut at South by Southwest in 2020, the UK post-punks had two EPs’ worth of material,..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...Mucho Festival expands to Austin with a multigenerational Latin music-focused lineup including Los Tigres del Norte, Juanes, Banda MS,..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

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