Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...Before showcasing at ever-bustling festival South by Southwest, Austin’s EXOTIC FRUITICA brings their own frenetic..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Besame Mucho, Old Settler’s, and Other Local Music Fests Coming This Spring

Shindigs for country, blues, and Latin lovers

"...Latin music event start at $275. Two Step Inn San Gabriel Park, April 5-6 $179 day, $309 weekend..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Post by Mattea Gallaway

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...with a nearly 84-foot wingspan were trained at the South Plains Army Air Base in Lubbock. In 1950, the..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...charisma bomb Caleb Lemons.   – Rachel Rascoe Courtney Santana B-Day Soiree..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...revelations laced with Allen’s curious literary insight and poetic Southwest wit.  – Doug Freeman Mick Jenkins..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...South by Southwest brought in the big guns for its..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Ho99o9, Kikuo, Sofia Kourtesis to 2024 Music Lineup

243 artists make up the festival’s second artist announcement

"...South by Southwest has announced the second wave artists confirmed..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...a complex of emergency housing located off Highway 183 South. This year's fest welcomes the public to The Other..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Mexico City/Austin Trio Demons My Friends and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus the debut of Radio Coffee’s new location and Natalie Jane Hill’s Texas return

"...at 3504 Montopolis Dr., the offshoot second location of South Austin hangout Radio Coffee & Beer opened Wednesday. Alongside..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Book Smart: Four Young Bookers Fueling Austin's Collegiate Music Scene

Behind the unjaded lineups of Happen Twice, Howdy Gals, Moonbby, and Beary Good

"...eye for up-and-coming local talent. As a freshman at UT-San Antonio, Mauri fell for DIY culture as an organizer..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...Mexico, and Texas land grant now incorporated into far South Austin, the accordion maniacs headline (4:30pm) the free, all-ages..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

At Two Step Inn, a New Brand of Country Finds Its Central Texas Audience

Sold-out Georgetown fest matched Nineties legends and rising stars

"...this year’s two-day, three-stage Two Step Inn at Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park...."

April 17, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Eight April Music Festivals In and Around Austin

From Rancho Alegre to Austin Blues, April offers ample opportunities

"...(see: Rancho Alegre) events below. The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show305 South Congress, April 14-16 $25 day, $60 weekend..."

April 7, 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

"...Prepare for the onslaught of South by Southwest day shows with a locally packed afternoon..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Buffalo Hunt Kady Rain Primo the Alien San Gabriel Best Punk: Die Spitz..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South by Southwest Film and Television Festival has just added..."

Feb. 1, 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

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South By Southwest has just announced that Dungeons & Dragons:..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

"...his homecoming release weekend finally peaks at 3ten with San Gabriel and Caelin, then encores acoustically Sunday afternoon at..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Little Hope for Expanding Texas Medicaid in the Coming Year

Open enrollment begins

"...joined staff at the Foundation Com­munities Prosper Center in South Austin to encourage Texans to get covered between now..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...Rica, Venezuela, Canada, and, yes, the U.S. Executive Director Gabriel Ornelas said, “This year marks another huge step both..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Girl Ultra, Nori with strings, Maxo Kream, Mudhoney, Little Mazarn, and more recommended shows

"...of these awakenings that happened to me in the south of Mexico City when I was a teenager –..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

La Doña, Wet Leg, Wolf Eyes, and Chris Patrick Added to SXSW’s 2022 Music Ranks

… along with 302 other acts from around the world

"...South by Southwest expands its 2022 music lineup today with..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...Psych-sided sibling trio the Boleys round out. – Rachel Rascoe San Gabriel, Deep Time, Torre BlakeRadio Coffee & Beer ($15-20)..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Trail of Dead, Opeth, Mykfresh, Big Laugh, Rattlesnake Milk, Deezie Brown, and more recommended shows

"...Holding down Thursdays all month at the South Congress juke-joint, Deezie Brown's been keeping audiences on their..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

We Have an Issue: Getting Into the Weeds

Celebrate 420 with our dive into Luck Presents, cannabis culture and reform, and some locally made CBD products to mellow you right out

"...Fiction Matt White speaks with singer-songwriter Will Johnson (Centro-Matic, South San Gabriel) about his debut novel,If or When I..."

April 16, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

If or When I Call: Will Johnson Discusses His Debut Novel

Long-held itch harvests the road, autobiography, and compassion

"...Set along the rivers and highways of Southeastern Missouri where he was born, If or When I..."

April 9, 2021 Music Post by Matt White

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Colombian Folkloric Post-Punks Nemegata Drop Four-Star Debut

Local trio finds the fire of the jaguar

"...February, one week before the city of Austin canceled South by Southwest in the face of COVID-19, Victor-Andres Cruz..."

July 3, 2020 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

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