Dancing About Architecture

"...Thomas is currently writing material for the Cartoon Network's Space Ghost Coast to Coast series (And you thought that..."

Aug. 11, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...to the Chronicle, “Instead of being tied to one space, we can now activate locations that best serve each..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration

Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA

"...self-described “Zacatexan” singer’s witty remarks and banter filled the space in between a wide ranging setlist replete with a..."

April 7, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...a free evening of video artwork inspired by the space and infrastructures along the waterway. March 29, Houston, www.buffalobayou.org/event/night-light-2025..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...a Best of Austin Award. Hosted Saturday at Menchaca space Regal Rooms, this anniversary party taps DJs Kay Cali,..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...aloud. After they’ve said their piece, an open-mic poetry jam follows where wordsmiths of all levels may speak their..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gus Baldwin, the Sketch, and a New Era of Old School

Genre-agnostic quartet debuts with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics

"...talking shit,” Gus Baldwin says, sitting in his house/practice space/rock & roll hall of fame on Hollywood Ave...."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

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

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

"...this party) is a genre tangle of retro pop space noir. Watching it synced up with live tunes from..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...you know, for your pals and confidantes.   – James Scott Muppet Christmas Marathon..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...of Art), the bandleader’s keyboards and the sextet’s brass jam raise a Mardi Gras dander stretching from Professor Longhair..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Happy Halloween!

A scary Halloween to you and yours this howl-iday scream-son

"...Halloween Party, and much more awaiting y’all. Intersex Art Jam..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Column by James Scott

“Here Comes the Pain”: Slipknot Invokes Catharsis En Masse

Iowa nü metal legends celebrate 25 years in ATX

"...There’s a pole smack in the front-middle of the space slightly obstructing your view of the low-standing stage. Playing..."

Sept. 21, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...forget how privileged we are to have so many spaces,” says Dallas transplant Jamie Weed, whose band Proun plays..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Fastball’s Sonic Ranch

With their latest, the trio creates what they call their best album yet

"...band’s dynamic. Garza has a mind for sound and space that complements the beautifully simplistic musicianship of Tony Scalzo,..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Qmmunity: Rainbows, Rainbows, and More Rainbows

Local technicolor pop star Kady Rain discusses her Pride kickoff party and the importance of supporting queer artists

"...charge, and follows the artist after and continues to jam their music and share it with people who they..."

May 31, 2024 Column by James Scott

Review: The Point, Maldito Animal

What psychedelic planet will the shape-shifting trio explore next?

"...2022 drop Berto’s Banquet, lyrics are sparse on the jam-heavy release, but land with extra oomph when they do..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...After two years creating a space for “making and strengthening community and creative critical action..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...Chef: Texas category) selected as semifinalists in the 2024 James Beard Awards last month. When you consider the hundreds..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...performances with an impenetrable 10-person-deep ring around the event space. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram manifested the latter in October. Born..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Most Popular Screens Stories of 2023

Rooster Teeth still rules the roost, even in the strike year

"...and Joe Gross managed to push through the traffic jam to get bumper-to-bumper with the satirist who has made..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Go to Dallas and Take a Left: Nineties Post-Hardcore Giants Unwound Resurface at Levitation

Drummer Sara Lund reflects on the band’s “delightful” reunion dates

"...playtime, the makeshift duo extends their abrasive, repetitive noise jam “Fingernails on a Chalkboard” as members of the band..."

Oct. 23, 2023 Music Post by Julian Towers

Qmmunity: Y’alloween Fun

Keep up the tradition of great gay Halloween fun with these queer Austin events

"...Sinful Purchase, and special guest/Dragula star Sigourney Beaver; and jam out to campfire tunes from DJs Lavender Thug, Turito,..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Aubrey Hays, Rod Gator, and the Bright Light Social Hour headline our recommended shows

"...Roush and Jackie O'Brien morphed with the times, from jam-bandy jalapeño peppers sans socks to the new electro-disco refractors..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They'd Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Fresh looks at Grace Sorensen, Witches Exist, Vermin the Villain, Ariel & the Culture

"...Closing out the hip-hop-heavy KUTX Summer Jam showcase inside an ultra-soupy Stubb's on Friday, up-and-comer Grace..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Water Damage, TisaKorean, a tribute to Mandy Mercier, and more recommended shows

"...vintage clothing racks at Feels So Good's South Austin space. The Austin band's spacey songs will complement the psychedelic..."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...recent opening of Lakeline Park – a 200-acre green space with a man-made lake for fishing and kayaking, sports..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Former Heartless Bastard Jesse Ebaugh Finds His Own Texas Touch

The Tender Things face hard truths on new LP

"...In a small rehearsal room at Space ATX off Menchaca Road, Jesse Ebaugh plugs in and..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Review: LP Giobbi

Garcia (Remixed)

"...since before birth. Destiny would see her feed those jam band legends to the new gen, but only after..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Album Review: je'Texas

je'Texas

"...of slow string bending. The guitarist plays in the space between notes, stretching the ear and seemingly slowing time,..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Texas French Bread’s BBQ Epiphany, Little Ola’s Stylish Turkeyday Switch, Getting a L’ILHIGH With Good Work Austin, Falling Into La Condesa, Desert Door at the Driskill, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Oh yeah – Mum Foods, those purveyors of (among..."

Nov. 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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