White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...to the synth-duo New Wave of the band’s earliest records, With Sympathy and Twitch, and pulled a Taylor Swift:..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...giant expanse, and that approaches this four-decade wellspring of records, tapes, CDs, shirts, posters, books – everything. And for..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crosstalk: Die Spitz Signs to Jack White’s Record Label

Plus, FSG moves again, and the Austin Symphony unveils its new season

"...Die Spitz have signed to Jack White’s Third Man Records. The beloved Austin quartet, previously a part of local..."

March 28, 2025 Music Column by Carys Anderson

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

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

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Crosstalk: Adrian Quesada Nabs an Oscar Nom, and More Culture News

Plus, Spaceflight Records and Mohawk launch new series

"...Spaceflight Records has launched a new Split 7-Inch Series, kicked..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Column by Miranda Garza

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...A line stretched in both directions around Waterloo Records before Charley Crockett’s in-store performance this past April. Don’t..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Thirty years spinning raw garage and old-school punk records on community radio station KOOP: Scott Gardner’s been religiously..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

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

"...a forthcoming album, Way Outside, to be released by Spaceflight Records) takes the stage along with singer-songwriters Grace Rowland..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...Thursday 10, Waterloo Records..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Big Bill’s Strawberry Seed

Austin’s Big Bill grows up – sort of

"...Spaceflight Records Other Fresh Local Releases You Might Dig Good..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

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

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

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 proper release with her new Hibiscus EP on Spaceflight Records. Awash in dark dreams, the more personal new..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Los Cogelones, PickleStock, Lady Dan, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Angeles-based artist's band notably relies entirely on locals: expressive Spaceflight Records indie pop act S.L. Houser (Sara Houser) on..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Rod Gator, BLK ODYSSY, and Cloud Companion

"...offers her first release in over a year via Spaceflight Records, following up the lo-fi ballad "It's Just What..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

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

Austin Music Office Expands Musician Payment for Certain City-Sponsored SXSW Events

$200/hour rate newly applied to DAWA and EQ Austin showcases

"...The city first sponsored a SXSW showcase held by Spaceflight Records last year at Auditorium Shores, prior to which..."

March 17, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

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

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

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

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

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

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

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

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

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

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 2022 Gift Guide for the Music Head on Your Holiday List

Let local merch supply your holiday presents

"...Lindell in a book up for preorder through local Spaceflight Records, alongside new record Midnite Fukk Train...."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

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

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