Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...opening its doors, iconic local vinyl hub and live music venue Waterloo Records will relocate to its third (and..."

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 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...the over 100 features and TV shows, plus shorts, music videos, and XR projects announced for this year's celebration..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bluesky CEO to Speak at South by Southwest

Chelsea Clinton, John Fogerty, David Duchovny also join conference

"...renamed X, the latest iteration of the conference (March 7-16) is highlighting what many see as its successor, Bluesky,..."

Jan. 21, 2025 SXSW 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

South by Southwest Announces First Round of Speakers

Tech, business, and the business of tech dominate session list

"...roster at next year's South by Southwest Conference (March 7-15, 2025), as the impact and potential further ramifications of..."

Sept. 17, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2024 Feature Grant Recipients

Local filmmakers feature heavily among 18 selected projects

"...Filmmakers' Production Fund, the program has handed out over $2.7 million to a total of 533 filmmakers and had..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...As globe-trotting suits confirm their hotel reservations, Austin’s most music-loving, hard-partying locals let out a collective, temple-rubbing sigh...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...Thursday 7, Hotel Vegas..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...endorsements online before you go, and take a short list with you to the polls.   – Lina Fisher..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...From 1995 until 2007, the late Craig Stewart ran the Austin-based record label..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...man when the star of the movie his ex (SXSW alum Emily Blunt, The Quiet Place) is directing goes..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...Screened at: Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...15, which restricts trans athletes from college sports; SB 17, which removed diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements at universities;..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...noon. Arrive early to support the quintessential up-and-coming Austinite bucket-list spot and stroll through the gates without waiting in..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...once passed along an MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity Cheat Sheet to LGBTQ+ SXSW Programming

Catch up on the hottest second-weekend queer programming

"...Fri 17, 3pm, Alamo South Lamar..."

March 17, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on more..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...soaring vocals and golden guitar crescendos. Freshly tapped Austin Music Awards winner for Best Hip-Hop/Rap, Deezie Brown, rolls out..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...The South by Southwest speaker list for the conference side of this year's festival (running..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...In the massive list of films, TV shows, and VR/AR/XR projects just released..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Fourth of July, 1992. Crossing over through El Paso 72 hours earlier, this native San Franciscan rolled into San..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Five Things to Enjoy Beyond Austin

Get out of town for some entertainment that's a bit less intense than SXSW

"...La Crosse, 512/232-0100. $8-15. wildflower.org. 9 to 5: The Musical..."

March 18, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

We Have an Issue: A Mad Dash Through March

SXSW Preview Issue

"...behind our office into the setting for the Austin Music Industry Awards, and two nights ago the Austin Music..."

March 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Over the years, the SXSW podcast stage has gone from a side event to..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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