Record Reviews

"...there's a brilliant light up ahead, like a thousand super novas exploding simultaneously, and you're filled with the wonder..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...music, especially of the type descending from the Kingston Trio school of semi-political folk, has always found stupid people..."

July 7, 1995 Music Review

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...on an isolated island In 1950s New Zealand. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...said "new" rather than "next" – we envision the trio of Casar, Lloyd Doggett, and Joaquin Castro superheroically strafing..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Janie Cowan’s Fascinating Musical Journey Finds Her Playing Alongside Bob Dylan in Shadow Kingdom

Checking in on the one-time Austin bass standout

"...important living musical figures. In the drummer-less outfit, Cowan’s superb playing contributed significantly to the music throughout Shadow Kingdom,..."

July 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Roots Chicken Shak to Open at Revamped H-E-B Mueller Food Hall

Chef Tiffany Derry proves that working moms should run the world

"...people helping to drive it. And that's Kristin. I'm super proud of her."..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Top 10 Most Read Reviews of 2019

Superheroes, the supernatural, and some Texas faves

"...movie. Read our four-and-a-half-star review here. 4: Dragon Ball Super: Broly..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Levitation Adds Flipper, Flaming Lips & David J

Mercury Rev, Cherubs, Windhand, and Vagabon also set for November fest

"...Rockets; abstract electronic soloist Tobacco, whose group Black Moth Super Rainbow was previously announced; British electronic unit Beak> featuring..."

July 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Unbounded Agency for the Underrepresented

Anita Obasi’s parties make space for queer artistry, Jay Wile’s croon tricks fans of Frank Ocean, and more recommendations for KVRX Fest

"...dance, or even just say hi to someone is super satisfying."..."

May 10, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Levitation Announces 2019 Fall Lineup

John Cale, Angel Olsen, and Kurt Vile highlight fall fest

"...with Dinosaur Jr.. Electronic addled noise-pop agents Black Moth Super Rainbow, who played APF in 2011, return for what..."

April 24, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Cracking the SXSW Music Algorithm

If my phone broke and clickbait subsided, where would bring me joy at SXSW?

"...shows stack up Atlanta collective Dungeon Family, featuring recent Super Bowl halftime rapper Big Boi, plus Goodie Mob and..."

March 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Compose Like a Pro

Graham Reynolds teaches musicians how to score ... film

"...except in blockbusters. Trent Reznor is a perfect example: super minimal, done mostly on computer, and he doesn't need..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Dye / New Berlin

Savages With Power, "Basic Function" b/w "Mountaintop", "New Eyes" b/w "The Drawback"

"...DyeSavages With Power (Super Secret Records) New Berlin“Basic Function” b/w “Mountaintop” (Self-Sabotage/Sonic Surgery)..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Smashing Pumpkins

Out of the basement and under the tree!

"...Smashing PumpkinsAdore: Super Deluxe Edition (Virgin/Universal)..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Music Review by Neph Basedow

Gay Place

The Gay Place goes back to her roots, just south of the Wild Side and a hair shy of a Moonage Daydream

"...ROCK & ROLL SOUND­PAINTING Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre, the Super Creeps, and Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble present this ode..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

The Price You Pay

At what cost does the vinyl revolution come?

"...operations at Monofonus while also helping front electrifying post-punk trio Spray Paint. "Bigger labels are reprinting and slowing everything..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Music Feature by Luke Winkie

Vinyl Bin: Kingdom of Suicide Lovers

A magnificent seven Texas Platters

"...Kingdom of Suicide LoversDistant Waves (Super Secret Records)..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Top 10s

"...6) Flesh Lights, Too Big to Fail (Super Secret)..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Alamo South Pulls Out All the Stops For Closing Bash

Cramming everything you love about the Drafthouse into one night

"...house or tossing a pie in aristocrats' faces, this trio of subhumanoid goofnuts immortalize the grand art of blazing,..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Farmers Market Report: August 25

What to expect at the farmers markets tomorrow

"...little problem that occurred is that, right after I super-recommended Swede Farm Dairy’s Chocolate milk, they didn’t bring any..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Rejection Is Good for the Soul, and Also Viewer Hits

Doritos displays questionable taste

"...David Ward, John Ramsey, and Jack Dreesen submitted a trio of videos to Doritos' annual "Crash the Super Bowl"..."

Jan. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Year in Books

Freedom, Finkler, and Kids of America

"...loved this year traveled farther afield, as in a trio of nonfiction treats: Ben Macintyre's Operation Mincemeat: How a..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

7 and 7 Is

7 and 7 Is

"...the psychedelic sounds of Jefferson Airplane on the local trio's "Culver City" candy-yellow 7-inch. The title track rides a..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Music Review by Austin Powell

Outlaw Onda

If Tejano music isn't on the radio, does it still exist?

"...quit his day job as morning host of the Super Tejano Primetime Morning Show on KTXZ 1560AM, he was..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Love Is All Around

Tracking Sonny Curtis and his tall, West Texas tales

"..."Great commercial. Played at the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards. Green Day did a..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Put-Downs

Texas platters

"...The Put-DownsNo Worse Off (Super Secret)..."

July 16, 2004 Music Review by Greg Beets

7 & 7 Is

7 & 7 is

"...of the Bags." So proclaims local punk rock imprint Super Secret Records, and for those not up on their..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Pepe Deluxé

Acts Playing South by Southwest

"...Pepe DeluxéSuper Sound (Emperor Norton/Catskills) I'm sitting here on terminal hold..."

March 16, 2001 Music Review by Greg Beets

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...UNDERGROUND SUPERFEST 2000: None other than Chuck D serves as toastmaster..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...SUPER XX MAN: As frontman for local power pop sensations..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

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