Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Spencer reps the latter. – Raoul Hernandez Sips & Sounds Summer FestivalMoody Amphitheater, Saturday 29..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Chronicle Party Sizzled at the 13th Floor During Hot Summer Nights

Fiery set snapshots of JaRon Marshall, Felt Out, and Jane Leo

"...and down the Red River Cultural District’s annual Hot Summer Nights. This paper’s first-ever participation looped in JaRon Marshall..."

July 24, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...went outside in a hoodie in the middle of summer and tried to break-dance on the corner with a..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Find the Thing That Moves You

In this week’s issue, Derek Udensi profiles Austin hip-hop artist Blakchyl

"...week's cover story, Derek Udensi profiles Blakchyl, an Austin hip-hop artist poised to break out in a big way...."

July 14, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...more condensed affair. Longtime booker for the ACL Radio summer staple, Andy Langer, stepped away from the event, and..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo to Play the Chronicle Party at Hot Summer Nights

This paper pops up, July 22, at the totally-free Red River festival

"...in the winter, the no-cost, high-temp musical festival Hot Summer Nights returns to Downtown Austin, Thursday, July 20 through..."

July 12, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...is sure to be a cooldown for this hot summer.  – Adam Cherian One Be LoThe 13th Floor, Friday..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

King Louie, Killah Priest, and indie classical lead our recommended shows

"...influential force in the city's now-familiar integration of cumbia, hip-hop, house, and more, the DJ packs a dance floor..."

May 26, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Journeyman: JaRon Marshall's Path From Black Pumas to Jazz-Hop Debut

Methodical keyboard maestro lands atmospheric LP earth sounds

"...the Pumas, who have been on hiatus since last summer, Marshall continued writing and recording, crafting beats, and working..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Qmmunity: The Queer-ster Bunny

A springtime showing of Austin's queer haps, like a new leather bar, pre-show parties, and the academic achievement by a young Black trans scholar.

"...Cabin Fever Comedy Enjoy summer camp nostalgia with host Brandi Davis. First Fridays, 10pm...."

April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin’s Harry Edohoukwa and Lesly Reynaga Booked for Lollapalooza, and More Music News

Rolling Loud's SXSW dropout and the Long Center's 3D-printed stage

"...“The Beast.” (Edohoukwa appears to have taken his rock-integrating hip-hop catalog off streaming services.) While placement of up-and-coming capital..."

March 23, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...& Clair Clair floats bubbly pop hooks into neon hip-hop beats. Despite their TikTok stardom, don't write them off..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...recently brushed up on fan-favorite LP Last Day of Summer for a West Coast tour, White Denim (9pm) makes..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet

When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

"...politics of music – country vs. blues, rock vs. hip-hop, alternative vs. mainstream...."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Also Waltzes), and the queen of disco herself, Donna Summer (Love to Love you, Donna Summer)...."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Boiler Room’s December show at the Concourse Project. Japan/Colorado hip-hop act Wez Atlas totes playful bilingual singles like “Overthink.”..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows

"...Last summer, Austin's prestige rock & roll bard Alejandro Escovedo joined..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows

"...Only two seasons envelop Austin: summer and not summer. Unfailing and pointedly, the former ceases..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, Nineties Brits, AfroTech, and more shows worth seeing

"...Kydd Jones and Deezie Brown spin alternative takes on hip-hop. Punk fivepiece the Pinky Rings rounds out the lineup..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...a Ways. Considering the launch of the latter's Mexican Summer-supported cosmic odes while living in Austin and an "Abilene"..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at Weekend Two of ACL Fest 2022

Seven Texas recommendations at ACL Fest Weekend Two

"...sound, a true fusion of R&B, rock, soul, and hip-hop. The dynamic Round Rock native follows the 2021 trail..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...Favorite Seasonal or Limited Run: Matador Watermelon Mint, Hopsquad’s summer-flavored fruit ale that clocks in at an outlandish 7.4%...."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...holds a place within the higher tiers of Austin hip-hop despite not releasing an official debut studio album some..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...Chronicle cover star Mama Duke scorches tongues with her hip-hop lyricism that spans braggadocious raps and "sad girl shit,"..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Behind the Wheel With Deezie Brown

After five years of fine-tuning, the perfectionist producer and rapper rolls out 5th Wheel Fairytale

"...But today the topic turns to hip-hop, a genre in perpetual forward motion where the real..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Faster Than Sound: KAZI, "The Voice of Austin," Perseveres for 40 Years

Austin’s first-ever community-run station debuts new general manager and KUTX collab

"...Austin's oldest community station. With a schedule heavy in hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and talk shows – alongside specialty blues,..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Courtney Barnett, Kid Cudi, Butch Hancock, Marisa Nadler, Robert Earl Keen, and more

"...yielded raconteur relief deep in the heart of COVID, summer 2021. The third destination pairs him with mystic counterpoint..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Hey Freshman: IG Follows to Fast-Track Your Immersion in Austin Music

Under-21 and underground rave resources on Instagram

"...The summer after my freshman year at UT-Austin, I obtained a..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...Black Pumas keyboardist JaRon Marshall – continuing tranquil instrumental hip-hop with bite-sized summer singles like "Good Vibes" – and..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...A summer of record-breaking temperatures certainly qualifies for the incoming title..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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