Spaceflight Records' Nonprofit Clears for Takeoff

An ambitious vision for debt-free record deals attracts notable music industry interest

"...The Spaceflight Records takeover of the annual open-to-the-public Auditorium Shores stage..."

April 22, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...17) Croy & the Boys, Howdy High-Rise (Spaceflight)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...up with a list of my favorite 100 Austin records of that year...."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Get in the holiday spirit with Spaceflight Records or Spiritualized

"...Monks show, will enlighten the masses.  – Michael Toland Spaceflight Records Holiday PartyRadio/East, Thursday 14..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Urban Heat's Darkwave Road Map for Uncertain Times

Spaceflight-deluxified Wellness pushes beyond post-punk pastiche

"...The band's ambition parallels Austin groundbreakers Spaceflight Records, whose director of public relations and artist development,..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Scenes from Day 8 of SXSW 2022

"...Croy and the Boys at the Spaceflight Records showcase on the Outdoor Stage at Auditorium Shores..."

March 18, 2022 Photo Gallery

Noise Trio Think No Think Takes Its Shot

Band's latest LP comes with a little help from Butthole Surfers and Judge Judy

"...Nothing Really Matters. Arriving September 27 on local label Spaceflight Records, the Austin trio's second album comes stamped with..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Faster Than Sound: Infinite Hellscape Brings Austin Eclecticism Into Focus Under West Texas Stars

Camping at the first-year Austin/Marathon/Ft. Davis fest

"...McConaughey in a new partnership with nonprofit record label Spaceflight. Until Oct. 19, artists can enter via social media..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...but that’s probably for the best.  – Austin Powell Spaceflight Crawfish Boil Sat 18, 1pm, Scholz Garten..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Chronicle Critics Choose Their Top 10 Local Albums

10 lists by 10 of our music writers

"...6) Croy & the Boys, Howdy High-Rise (Spaceflight Records)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

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

"...Shop Big Henry’s Vinyl & Gifts BLK Vinyl Breakaway Records Feels So Good Love Wheel Records Waterloo Records Best..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Austin's Gold Rush Vinyl Doubles Record Manufacturing Capacity

Pressing plant expands machinery to meet steady demand

"...The ongoing boom in the popularity of vinyl records has been good for business at Austin's Gold Rush..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...Spaceflight – revamped with a nonprofit model last year to..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

Clock Runs Out on Music Hub: Mosaic Sound Collective Losing Lease to Development

Owners hold hopes to relocate music industry collective

"...of the 25,000-square-foot facility that, according to Travis County records, sits on 2.6 acres and had a market value..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Former Heartless Bastard Jesse Ebaugh Finds His Own Texas Touch

The Tender Things face hard truths on new LP

"...found a home with the emerging powerhouse nonprofit imprint Spaceflight Records, whose roster Ebaugh appreciates for its community and..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Scenes From the Final Weekend of SXSW 2022

"...Big Bill at Scholz Garten presened by Spaceflight Records..."

March 21, 2022 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Swallow the Sun, Benny the Butcher, Every Time I Die, Buck Meek, and more recommended shows

"...June 2020.  – Greg StittDeep Cross by Deep Cross Spaceflight Records at EASTCentral Machine Works, Saturday 20..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Last Week in Live Music: Quiet Company, Think No Think, Little Mazarn, Buffalo Hunt, and More

"...Buffalo Hunt at Scholz Garten during Spaceflight Records' happy hour series on April 29, 2021..."

May 3, 2021 Photo Gallery

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Best Record Store: Waterloo Records..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Her debut album will arrive this April through Partisan Records. Read our interview with Blondshell here.  – Genevieve Wood..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...the man that made all the great Jimmy Reed records, all the John Lee Hooker records, and all the..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The 2021-22 Austin Music Industry Awards Winners

"...Waterloo Records..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Local Label: Spaceflight Records..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Otis Wilkins & Jake Lloyd’s Rock Star Collab and Four More Songs from Austin Artists

New music picks from More Eaze, promqueen, Being Dead, and RF Shannon

"...gives it girth, life force. On maverick ATX brand Spaceflight Records' Instagram, the photo shoot looks positively rock star,..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Online Offered Lots to Look Forward To

Virtual festival forecasts incoming local debuts and tentative fall touring.

"...While Nine Mile Records and Jon Dee Graham and son William Harries Graham..."

March 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Atonement (Hex Records)..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Austin Industry Bands Together for March Music Week

Why Austin venues and musicians need you to turn out the next 10 days, and where to do it

"...Catch L.A./Austin act Mamalarky's high-energy fuzz on Fire Talk Records, alongside sprightly punk from locals Capture Phase and Denton..."

March 13, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...this triad of weed, shrooms, and synthetic cheese, the Spaceflight Records shop says a "hyper masculine throw back design..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...the decibels fool you. Unearthed earlier this month on Spaceflight Records, this isn't rock, post-punk, or even blues-derived. This..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Local Label: Spaceflight Records..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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