Composing Your Austin Summer Music Calendar

Rock out at any one of these music fests in our summer roundup

"...Sun’s out and live music’s in the air: Must be summer festival..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by James Scott

Momma Are Officially Rock Stars

Indie rockers’ second headline tour lands at Mohawk Sunday

"...“I wanna be your next big thing,” Etta Friedman and Allegra Weingarten intoned on “Rip Off,” the opening track..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Silverada and the Tender Things..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...Irish post-punks Cardinals got a taste of Texan flora and fauna, and London Afro-punks Steam Down slung the sounds..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...the Chronicle team, which also traversed the usual Red River-and-beyond streets to catch exports in folk, dance punk, techno,..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...seniors hit the boards running, with Sophia, Blanche, Dorothy, and Rose all busy causing as much mischief as they..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 6-12

"...Along with Christie, I invite you to draw encouragement and inspiration from four other Virgo writers who have flourished:..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...First Light Books. Befitting the locale, hosts Mase Kerwick and Javier Ungo interview two trans wordsmiths who call Texas..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...Find dispatches from both official and unofficial settings below, including some annual fest go-to’s like..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...from protesting acts, leading to plenty of schedule shuffling, and what about that Greg Abbott tweet?..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Alongside the default stars, the Fest really shines in gathering up-and-coming, just-about-to-break-through artists...."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...As ATX adjusts to its size and national status – international cred secured long ago by..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper every Thursday...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Amyl & the Sniffers, Beach Fossils, the Veldt, and More Reviews From Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday

Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival

"...Tour pairings like Australian crew Amyl & the Sniffers and Austin rising stars Die Spitz delighted alongside Halloween disguises..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

The Church, yeule, Codeine, and More Highlights From Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

Standout sets from the multi-venue Austin festival’s opening dates

"...the main block of evening shows on both Thursday and Friday. Kickoff to the multi-venue, multi-genre music festival spread..."

Oct. 28, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Beck and Phoenix Make Every Moment Count at Breathless Moody Center Co-Headline

Dancing through three decades of songs from the two indie pop giants

"...With 21 albums between them, Beck and Phoenix had a lot of ground to cover at..."

Aug. 23, 2023 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Pride in Local Music, Brownout's 20th, the Late Joys' farewell, and more live music

"...Local Music returns for its fourth celebration of queerness and ATX artists … block party style. Situated along a..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...of Earth’s rare performance. New partnerships, including with Stereogum and a national publicity firm, also leveled up Oblivion Access’..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...friends at his ranch for a rain-rescheduled Luck Reunion, and Ben Kweller performed a moving memorial for his late..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday

Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more

"...lightning storms having already relocated Luck Reunion to Friday and KUTX’s planned Lady Bird Lake showcase inside the Convention..."

March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Cassandra Jenkins, Billy Strings, and SZA on a lighthouse

"...Cassandra Jenkins Ever So Gently Pulls Us In..."

Oct. 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022

Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team

"...only) ACL Fest Nights: Friday, 8pm, Scoot Inn (w/ Cassandra Jenkins)..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Faster Than Sound: The 13th Floor Moves to Red River, Taking Over the Green Jay Space

The former Beerland building continues to evolve, and more music news

"...The longtime music space at 711 Red River, formerly Beerland and currently the Green Jay, will soon become the..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts SXSW Week Edition

Our favorite showcases and unofficial parties for the rest of the week

"...Badge Cymande & W.I.T.C.H...."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...hip-hop lineup with a major-label ringer. But old heads and backpackers grouse not! Even from a Triple A vantage,..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in the shadow of..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...DIY music scene: a primordial collaboration between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm, glam rock, and Austin’s first punk bands...."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...Rim Trail. A moment of clarity crossing the Rio Grande. A fleeting glimpse of the Pallid bat, stalking its..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

ACL Fest Music Recommendations From Close to Home

Fresh sounds that emanate from the Lone Star State

"...Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone and Ghislaine "Qi Dada" Jean carved out an imprint locally..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...had just 7,000 social media followers at that time and some of his shows were only attended by 12..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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