SXSW: Black Lips

A band you should probably know by now

"...With South by Southwest around the corner, and the impending tidal wave of noise set..."

Feb. 19, 2013 Events Post by Derek Van Wagner

Tears of the Black Tiger

This Thai film is part melodrama and part spaghetti western, as if Sirk and Peckinpah fell into a blender and out poured tear-soaked Polaroids, giant exploding squibs and blown-up heads, tearful Asian songbird ballads, and homoerotic outlaw bonding.

"...Malucchi, Supakorn Kitsuwon and Arawat Ruangvuth. If you’re reading these listings in search of a movie that’s really different,..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

SXSW Adds Glass Animals, Girlpool & Black Lips

Artist roster expands by 162 acts

"...day party lineups are announcing hourly, and most of the 1,500-plus performers have been revealed...."

Feb. 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Register to win a pair of ticket to go see Black Lips Saturday, Feb 23, 9pm at Emos!

"...The Black Lips are what you could call true visionaries..."

Feb. 19, 2008 Events Post

The Black Angels Confront a Violent World

New LP Death Song soundtracks a society on the brink

"...unfold equally temperate, though April's had its hot spots. Black Angels drummer Stephanie Bailey seeks shade from a mildly..."

April 28, 2017 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Levitation Adds Flipper, Flaming Lips & David J

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

"...At long last, Flipper returns to Austin. The San Francisco act known for noisy, crawling, fouled post-punk..."

July 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Those Lips, Those Eyes

Reading between the features in the Blanton's 'About Face'

"...recorded frequently and always in a state of cheerfulness. The camera may be whipped out at any moment, for..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite"

Images from a decade of building Black identity and community say it loud

"...Every photographer wants to get the moment: that split second when every aspect of a..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Killing in the Name: Lolla 2008

A look back at the weekend's rage

"...There was one glaring omission in OTR’s recap of Lollapalooza..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

Rhiannon Giddens Reanimates Black Feminism

Antebellum bandleader untangles African-American music history

"...her Austin City Limits taping Monday night. In a black polka-dot dress, her eyes widened and her lips twisted..."

April 26, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Black, Brown & Blue: Must-See Music

Brownout, Birdlegg, and Geto Boys anchor the week live

"...concert calendar can be overwhelming. Allow me to plan the latter half of the week for you...."

Sept. 9, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...says African Americans are not gettinga fair share of the city's construction business. photograph by John Anderson Everybody makes..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

Hot Luck Redefines the Local Food Festival

This ain’t your grandma’s potluck

"...culture, how do you combat festival fatigue? By combining them all together...."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Thea Newell

Out of the Mouths of Children

The return of the Butthole Surfers – don't call it a reunion!

"...a vow of silence," bemoans drummer King Coffey at the watercooler inside Beerland. "I regret every word I've ever..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

The Magic 8-Ball Says, 'Get a New Bass Player'

Memories of SXSW 2007.

"...spring-loaded plunger. We all want to end up getting the jackpot, to see the band that's going to somehow..."

March 21, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

SXSW Live Shot: Mozes & the Firstborn

Antwerp foursome pummels behinds its drummer

"...you’re much better served by having someone just beating the ever loving tar out of his (or her) kit,..."

March 11, 2014 Music Post by Michael Bertin

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 Jamaica-born,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

This gangster spectacle based on Hitler's rise feels more than timely in the current election year

"...If ever there was a case for letting sleeping dogs lie, it's..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Choice Is Yours

Rubber Repertory's Casket of Passing Fancy makes you 500 offers you can't reuse

"..."Most of the women were bleeding from their anuses after two days,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Chronicle Hair of the Three-Legged Dog Day Party 2017

"...Black Lips..."

March 19, 2017 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin

In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen

"...Look the girl in the eyes...."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Rundown

The man-mountain known as the Rock is diminished by all the action clichés in his new picture.

"...Directed by: Peter Berg. Starring: the Rock, Seann William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken, Ewen..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Reel World

Korey Coleman started The Reel Deal as a scam; he ended up with a show.

"..."Welcome to The Reel Deal." Inside the studio, the noise stops. The..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Magdalene Sisters

A grim and unmistakable masterpiece of bleak, black sorrow.

"...Duff, Eileen Walsh, Dorothy Duffy and Geraldine McEwan. Pity the poor Catholic Church. As if things haven’t been tough..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Arrival

"...Crouse, Teri Polo and Tony T. Johnson. Screenwriter Twohy (The Fugitive, Waterworld, Alien3) takes the directing helm in this..."

June 7, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Recap: Carla Morrison at the Belmont

Positive energy and latin vibes still lingering

"...fiercely pounding a tom drum. Her dark hair, red lips, and rocking tight, black pants looked like a modern..."

May 28, 2013 Events Post by Bridget Carter

The Bachelor

"...a nuptials-phobic bachelor who breaks into a sweat at the words “I do”? Sweet, clean-cut, boy-next-door Chris O'Donnell as..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Luv Doc Recommends: The Fearless Freaks World Premiere

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Sunday, March 13, 2005

"...Ah yes. Another SXSW. The yearly reality check for all the starry-eyed..."

March 11, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

Time of the Season

Welcome to Area 51 of APF

"...From a barn on Burnet Road to the idyllic free zone of Carson Creek Ranch near the..."

May 2, 2014 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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