Bayonne's Cathartic Return and Five More Songs from Austin Artists

New music picks from Superfónicos, Holy Water, and more

"...of horn-driven South American funk and their trademark Caribe soul, proclaiming in Spanish, post-pandemically, "After the storm, out comes..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

What We're Listening to Right Now

Money Chicha, Rajinee, Carson McHone, Harry Edohoukwa, Larry Seaman, and Jenny Parrott

"...follow-up to their debut Echo in Mexico (2016), the 12-track summit merges two convergences: Side A serves a tribute..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Last Bow of an Accidental Critic

Lessons and surprises from a career that shouldn't have been

"...Miller or Ibsen. They were far south of the mind, in the heart and soul and gut and feet..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...From the count-in on the first of eight tracks, "Say No to Drugs," Hawkeye – er, Pierce –..."

June 11, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...He contributed to the mix the way a great soundtrack enhances a film: with enough presence to bolster the..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Who Let the Dogs Out?

A playlist for the dog days of summer

"...1932 horror flick Freaks for inspiration on the title track, which delivers a punk punch that leaves you doggin'..."

July 17, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...Records and have since released an anthology of older tracks as well as their latest, Accelerator. Jim Caligiuri Christopher..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...Red Headed Stranger LP – to release him. Never mind that he was still packing houses live. We sat..."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder in 10 songs? It's a start.

"...to Earth, "Hey Love" was reportedly written for Detroit soulstress Bettye LaVette, who transformed the tune into a brooding..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature

Don't Let Me Fall

One ancient, cracked 45 opens the doors to the church of the Relatives

"...him sits Gean's brother, Tommy, co-vocalist on many Relatives tracks, and original drummer Ernest Tarkinson. Both West brothers and..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Health: A Film About Levon Helm, Mark Landsman’s Thunder Soul, Daniel Stamm’s Cotton, Chris D’Arienzo’s BARRY MUNDAY, and Floria..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Rock en Tijuana

The border city of Tijuana gives birth to the bastard genre of Norteño and Electronica, Nortec.

"...movie, then Mogt and Bostich have created the perfect soundtrack for this final Latin American frontier. They call it..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Saturday Night at the Bookstore

The Dicks' Gary Floyd 20 years after Austin's first Punk Prom at the ArmadilloWorld Headquarters

"...compared to what Floyd and his gang had in mind that night. It was almost 9pm...."

May 12, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Platters

"...around the fact that there's neither a smidgen of soul nor a modicum of originality contained therein. So, if..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Music Review by Your Side

Drake Tungsten and His Boy Skellington

"...are short, jagged, only three of the LP's 14 tracks clocking in at over three minutes, a hail of..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Jazz Sides

"...Ulysses Bella who's now in Ozomatli), and Chicago's Liquid Soul, this noteworthy gang of young jazzheads' musical hybrid may..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...to take over his life, his home and his mind. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 2-8

"...22): Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said that when our rational minds are working at their best, they inspire us to..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...– STEM – that turns out to have a mind of its own. Cast: Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, Harrison..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

'Suicide by Cop' or Preventable Tragedy?

Family and friends tried to get Herbert "Denny" Babelay the help he needed before he died

"...his meds or when the meds needed adjusting, Babelay's mind would race, he told Park, and he couldn't sleep...."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

I'm New Here

Smog descends on Austin in the guise of Bill Callahan

"...Callahan went on to produce a handful of 4-track recordings in the late Eighties, which he released on..."

July 1, 2005 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Saturday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...as "If You Want," which splits the difference between Soul Coughing and Franz Ferdinand. – Andy LangerTAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH8pm, Continental..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Uncle Blubbafink

Keith Graves, the author of seriously ridiculous stories like Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, is garnering Hollywood’s attention, but did he ever want it?

"...and mouse slippers, sits in his electric chair watching Soul Train on the tube, remote control at the ready...."

June 8, 2001 Books Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Shooting Star

"...Valley, Cris Kirkwood is lurching pell-mell toward the reaper, track-marked arms open for the embrace. He's smoking cocaine and..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...local treasure Kevin Russell, stepping out from his swamp-pop soul revue Shinyribs, for a rare solo acoustic set. Russell’s..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...sound, as featured in the spectacular “Dinner Time,” and “Mind Made Up” suggests Maya Sampleton, a former collegiate hooper..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...Buckley and Elliott Smith on heavy rotation made my mind a swirling soup of unwanted feelings, but I felt..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Album Review: BLK ODYSSY’s Pop-Rock Pivot

Rising “Funkentologist” leaves R&B behind on 1-800-FANTASY

"...that brought BLK ODYSSY to national prominence – 2021’s revolution-soundtracking BLK VINTAGE and, particularly, 2023’s Bootsy Collins-featuring concept album..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...things slow with a showcase of Central Texas R&B. “Hip-Soul” artist David Shabani anchors his chill rap flow with..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...Yes to networking, weekly practice, and country club gigs..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

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