Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...to burger competitions, all under our hot ol’ Texas sun, so you can secure a super sweet next four..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...wave of Latin flavor to the Moody Amphitheater on Sunday. Shrouded in an elaborate multicolor ensemble replete with a..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

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

"...the Moody Center someday soon.   – Carys Anderson Arsun..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights

The fest stayed sunny on the final day of the first weekend

"...West 22nd Radiates Sonic Sunshine..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Psychology of Why We’re Drawn to Spicy Food and Other Dalliances With Pain

The spice must flow

"...It’s 100° outside. The sun is baking the back of your neck ... it’s..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...the guitar firebrands in mutual support, especially when Wonderland’s scorching signature blues licks lean into King’s soulful vocals and..."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Bold & the Bountiful: HAAM's Corporate Battle of the Bands Rocks for a Cause

Fifteen years in, HAAM's Corporate BOTB is bolder than ever

"...of the guitars definitely had a little too much sun, Bad Assets decently pulled it off musically...."

June 9, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Sunday 7, Downtown..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...of which return for round two this Friday through Sunday. While the 1975 sub in for Shania Twain's headlining..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...Kirby, Jane Leo, and Grace Sorensen back to back, Sunday of Austin City Limits Festival opened with a Chron-beloved..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

We Have an Issue: A Watched Pot …

The Austin Chronicle is turning 42, and we're launching a cannabis column to celebrate

"...instead? To celebrate the Chronicle's 42nd lap around the sun, we're launching a cannabis column...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...souvenir cups, an outdoor art gallery, and on-site screenprinting. Sun., Aug. 6, 11am-5pm. Distribution Hall, 1500 E. Fourth. thelittlegayshop.com...."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Ezov

Chef Berty Richter’s upscale Mediterranean restaurant is thoughtful, modern, and inviting

"...it was far too heavy to consume on a scorching July night, the restaurant's HVAC struggling to combat the..."

July 28, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Austinite rocker Kalu James, Austin Colombian post-punks Nemegata, intergalactic Sun Ra reincarnates the Golden Dawn Arkestra). Gulf Coast soul..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Murina

Sun-bleached Adriatic noir is a scorching game of power and deceit

"...This sunny, oceanic idyll is the perfect backdrop for the power..."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...sound, but his pushing the genre forward though his scorching guitarwork that flows at times with an almost mystical..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Diggin' Way Down Into Life With Carolyn Wonderland & A. Whitney Brown

For Valentine's Day, we bring you a snapshot of life at home with a blues musician and her comedy writer husband

"...leading her own band, which last fall released the scorching, striking, Dave Alvin-produced LP Tempting Fate on blues paragon..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Soccer Stadium Built in Line With Austin's Love of the Outdoors

How Gensler architecture's home for the Verde keeps it green

"...of a dog day in early August: cloudless sky, scorching sun, and little to no air circulating. Outside the..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Life Is Terrible ... and Triumphant for Portrayal of Guilt

Metallic punk trio drop a sophomore rager of pandemic frustration and societal grievances

"...yeah, I should smile and go outside in the sun and be more positive, but it's hard when you..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re spending time with

"...through a wondrous voyage of improvised avant-jazz ("SETI") and scorching psychedelia ("Daath"). Closer "Traveling Spaceways" indulges in the freak-out..."

May 8, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Faster Than Sound: Lizzo City Limits

“Truth Hurts” star’s historic audience, and other ACL Fest weekend one standouts

"...signifier, clusterfuck; call it what you will, but Lizzo's Sunday night ACL Fest crowd proved absolutely massive. The Houston-raised..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Teen Book Festival Is Here!

Celebration of YA lit moves north to Southwestern University

"...could pay money to watch Lizzo twerk under the scorching heat of the sun while smelling the sweat of..."

Oct. 9, 2019 Arts Post by Addie Costello

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...to enlist the rhythm section of his band Cold Sun, Mike Richey and Hugh Patton. Erickson remained insistent that..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Faster Than Sound: Austin Terror Fest Crosses Over

Two birthdays and a dark christening

"...read a lot of books, and Lucifer represents the sun," noted Goatwhore leader Ben Falgoust...."

June 14, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Explore the Natural Beauty of Texas at These Four State Parks

The best outdoor destinations near Austin are just a road trip away

"...Texas, you're just too hot to handle in the scorching summer months.) Round up the crew, throw a spare..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

Playback: Spatula City Limits

Austin music journeys to the desert – and you're not invited

"...East Cameron Folkcore, the unofficial SCL convocator faced the scorching desert sun with inspired material from his new solo..."

April 6, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Guide to Austin Greenbelt Entrances

Reroute no more! Here's a list of Greenbelt access points.

"...swim, hike, bike, jog, or just lounge in the sun. But the last thing anyone wants to do is..."

March 30, 2018 Events Post by Tinu Thomas

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...led by ancestral African rhythms. An electrifying version of Sun Ra's Space Is the Place highlights. – Kahron Spearman..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Summer Fun: Cold, Dark Holes to Crawl Into

Escape the Texas sun in these underground getaways

"...into the bosom of Mother Earth, away from the sun’s hateful gaze, where summer holds no sway...."

May 20, 2017 Chronolog Post by Tucker Whatley

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...having as much fun as Acey Monaro of the sunny indie fivepiece Go Fever. Last month's self-titled debut solidified..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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