The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Oaxaca, Mexico -- Those of us who report from the front lines of the..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Owen Wilson and the Joy of Paint

The star of the new wry comedy on the inner and outer life of Burlington’s No. 1 art show host

"...It starts with the hair...."

April 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback – Lords of the Dance: TC Superstar

TC Superstar promotes body movement, Dallas Acid get blissed with Laraaji, a black metal binge, and Trouble in the Streets breaks rules

"...terms with death on a global scale. As such, the tracklist's framed by the five stages of grief: "Denial,"..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Rebirth of Doyle Bramhall II

For his first solo LP in 15 years, Eric Clapton’s top lieutenant may have put out the blues album of 2016

"...Doyle Bramhall II stays busy. Slipping in and out of multiple modes – producer, singer, songwriter, sideman – the..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

New Wave Schtick of the `90s

Just Can't Enough

"...It's hardly a typical night at the Hole in the Wall when the Prima..."

July 18, 1997 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Welcome to the Clown Show

Ryan Trecartin will be your mirror…

"...My socks were soaked through on the opening night of the SXSW Film Festival as I..."

March 12, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

The Luv Doc: A Smokin’ Hot Cowgirlfriend

The progressive concept of bodily autonomy seems to have taken a tenacious hold on the local female populace

"...as a cowboy because I already have a lot of Western clothes." She said, "That's fine, as long as..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...not in a meteorological sense but a literary one. The Texas Book Festival has released the full list of..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...Day four of South by Southwest Music felt especially global...."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

The Luv Doc: A "Love Connection"

An adorable euphemism for some unnameable act like sex in the missionary position

"...lives in a different city, but we grew up together and recently had a “love connection.” Should I pursue..."

June 19, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

The Greatest Gift

An oral history unearthing one of post-punk's most seminal acts: Austin's Scratch Acid

"...The afternoon high tops 100 for the umpteenth straight day...."

Sept. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...Last year, as the Austin Music Awards were kicking off South by Southwest..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Swingle All the Way!

Stritch, Caruso deliver hit holiday cabaret from Birdland

"...Jim Caruso, Billy Stritch, and Klea Blackhurst are bringing their seasonal special A Swingin’ Christmas to the Long Center..."

Dec. 20, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Girl Next Door

Surprise! The girl next door is an ex-porn star.

"...teen sex comedy that exceeds its navel-gazing marketing campaign, The Girl Next Door is also a fairly accurate reflection..."

April 16, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Golf Cart Story

The oral history of the Great Chronicle Lakeway Golf Cart Raid

"...Jody Denberg: The Chronicle had these annual parties where they'd rent these..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...The first in-person South by Southwest since 2019 came to..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Cotton Mather, commonly associated with the Salem Witch Trials, was pro..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

American Hypocrisy Revealed in The Misogynists

“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A

"...Onur Tukel isn't pulling any punches. In the results of the 2016 election, he said, "We got..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"...Forget "compassionate conservatism." While you're at it, toss the "reformer with results." Education, taxes, welfare reform -- none..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...that this is a perfectly sized South by Southwest. The streets are strollable, long lines are scarce – though..."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...snarls Billy Bill Miller, Roky Erickson's electric autoharp genius. "The outlaw thing was pretty big. Austin became a music..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Beetsolonely’s Top 40 of 2011

Forty songs to remember 2011 by

"...Following in the footsteps of Jim Caligiuri, I decided to make a..."

Jan. 26, 2012 Music Post by Greg Beets

In the Frigid Cold of a Surging Pandemic, Tear Dungeon’s Blood-Spewing Chaos Made Us Feel Alive

Finally, a band that wears masks on stage – oh wait

"...Q: What’s black and white and red all over? A: Not a fucking newspaper,..."

Jan. 8, 2022 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

The Pete Principle

The star of TBS' 'The Pete Holmes Show' is a poster boy for SXSW Comedy's impact on a comic's career

"...It wasn't long ago that the local comedy landscape scraped by without the embarrassment of..."

March 7, 2014 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

Avett Brothers Stomp the Moody

Folk rockers stoke roots ecstasy for Father’s Day

"...tight, how long, how ’bout that singer? Why those pants? Selling out ACL Live at the Moody Theater immediately,..."

June 20, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...The stage may be empty, but that does not keep..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Live Review: With Nothing Left to Prove the Black Crowes Shake Their Moneymakers – Front-to-Back

Robinson brothers invoke a good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll bash

"...As yet another band led by battling brothers, the Black Crowes have..."

Aug. 16, 2021 Music Post by Michael Toland

The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades

"...like Ike Turner and Bobby "Blue" Bland frequented his father's barbershop next door to the 5-4 Ballroom, a prime..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Benda Mask

Untold secrets of Jean Arthur

"...Behind the Mona Lisa cast, the tennis match between eyes and..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Ring in the New Year With a Binge Watch

12 streaming shows to get you to midnight and beyond

"...For a lot of us, New Year’s Eve is the last night we..."

Dec. 27, 2018 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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