Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...What a week. Friday delivered the finale of major multi-day showcases like Resound’s..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Austin

The Illharmonic Orchestra, Bavu Blakes, and more reflect on the genre's golden jubilee

"...In the early August dog days of summer 1973, the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Misery Business: The Cathartic and Unexpectedly Joyful Trend of Emo DJ Nights in Austin

Welcome to the Black Parade

"...Anyone who's done time manning a nightclub DJ booth comes armed with..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 3-9

"...VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "I often wonder who I am and where..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 19-25

"...PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ancient Greek playwright Euripides was popular and influential –..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

KMFA's New Home Brings the Community Into Contact With Music

Austin's classical music radio station has a new building where people can see the sounds

"...Ann Hume Wilson has the sun in her eyes...."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Austin Musicians Petition for Black Live Music Fund

Black Live Music Fund garners support, Bill Callahan previews Gold Record, and DJ Jester the Filipino Fist harassed in North Campus.

"...A group of leading local artists launched a petition urging Austin City Council..."

July 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Symphony Orchestra Keeps Playing From Beyond the Stage

For the second time in its 109-year history, the ASO weathers a global pandemic

"...As Sixth Street venues remain boarded up and contemporary music acts explore alternative avenues..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by David Sotelo

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 24-30

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Renowned Taurus composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) completed his..."

April 24, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SongwritingWith:Soldiers Helps Write the War After the War

Darden Smith, Mary Gauthier, and other songwriters combat PTSD one song at a time

"...Darden Smith is taking his time...."

Nov. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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

"...Last Friday's torrential rains at Cheer Up Charlies pared down the..."

May 10, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...The crowd starts lining up across from Cheer Up Charlies, then..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bomb City Retells the Tensions Behind the Killing of a Texas Punk

Brian Deneke’s life and death story comes to local screens

"...Life cut short for no good reason. The story is as old as what's now..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...If you want to know what Austin's new Central Library is about, start by..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...The cold came on with the setting sun, sinking into Waller..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...After poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Cock of the Walk

Sriracha ain't just about rooster sauce

"...Huy Fong Ruling the Roost..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...A toast, please, to the 170-plus artists and creative projects recognized in the nominations for the 2013..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Blist'ring Strings

This summer the Austin Chamber Music Festival really brings the heat

"...I'm not gonna lie to you. It's hot, and over the..."

July 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Generation

The 2011 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...Hard as it may be to believe, when Elisabet Ney..."

June 3, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 19th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra: Mexico's 200/100

The program of music from Mexico was unfortunately uneven in quality

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra: Mexico's 200/100..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...At 10am on a weekday morning in June, you expect local teens to be..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 18th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories: Waller Creek: $34 Million Runs Through It

Will the Waller Creek Master Plan hold water?

"...The aspirations are grand, but the funding and execution may take a generation..."

April 16, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Delicious Collisions

What a difference a year makes with Ann Ciccolella at Austin Shakespeare's helm

"...Lady Macbeth has a Palm Pilot, and Austin Shakespeare is..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

Tomorrow, the World

Craig Hella Johnson's company of voices has long been world-class; now the world is hearing it

"...very likely to mistake Craig Hella Johnson for a mad scientist. The founder of the professional choral ensemble Conspirare..."

June 20, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Man With the Light Touch

Peter Bay leads the Austin Symphony with the finesse of Astaire

"...If all the term "symphony conductor" calls to mind is that cartoon stereotype –..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Elvis Lives!

Allison Orr choreographs a new comeback special for the King

"..."Elvis is in everybody out there...."

Aug. 3, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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