The Cult of Nick Curran Remembers His Guitar Genius

From rhythm & blues to rockabilly and punk, the late Austin shredder lived to subvert genres

"...Iggy Pop once claimed that his groundbreaking group the Stooges plied a version of the blues aimed at..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...and backpackers grouse not! Even from a Triple A vantage, Maxo Kream's journalistic eye remains trained upon his hometown..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

My Gear: Mike & the Moonpies

Inside the van of Austin's honky-tonk road dogs

"...After years of vans and RVs, Austin's premier honky-tonkers now traverse America in..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Spotlight: The Dream Syndicate

Longtime alternative rockers tie up the loose ends

"...The Dream Syndicate planted bountiful seeds for alternative rock with..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Checking In: Curved Light Source Peter Tran Maintains a Primrose Path While Waiting for the Dust to Settle

“I’ve had Halcyon by Orbital on repeat”

"...electrician Peter Tran makes Elysian Fields ambiance to sooth the stressed at heart...."

May 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Video Premiere: The Blind Pets’ “TV Baby”

The treacherous path of a truck-driving bear

"...Fearless Austin rockers the Blind Pets combine child’s play and XXX content in..."

March 30, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Chewing the Fat About Austin-Made Barbecue Documentary For the Love of Meat

10th anniversary screening comes to the Bullock

"...Austin-made documentary For the Love of Meat is a celebration of the grand..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Beto Martinez Stays Home for the Summer

Triple threat shredder adapts from Buda

"...mainstream in this country, but Austin counts one of the most recognizable in Grammy-winning big band Grupo Fantasma, whose..."

June 1, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Best Imitation of Myself

Chatting with Ben Folds about his new box set

"...little early for a Ben Folds box set. But the North Carolina-born pianist has always been one for doing..."

Oct. 27, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Some Parts of the World Pt. 5

BettySoo continues her road diary from Amsterdam

"...“Lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice,” Doug murmured as my expectant expression..."

June 10, 2011 Music Post by BettySoo

Inside the Octopus’ Garden

A closer look at the Octopus Project's Hexadecagon.

"...Like the Flaming Lips’ Zaireeka compounded by Boris’ Dronevil: Final, the..."

March 19, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

How MoMA Made The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Respectable

The pivotal role of New York in the story of the Austin classic

"...Tobe Hooper’s seminal horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will forever be identified with..."

Aug. 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...Linklater: Teresa Taylor, ICON. It was amazing to see The New York Times and be like, "Wow, there she..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...The first day of ACL Fest in two years, though..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Down Here at the Paw’n Shop: Dog Tales From Sublime’s Time in Austin, 25 Years Ago

Memories of Lou Dog and Toby in the studio

"...yeah, it was a dog session,” confirms engineer Stuart Sullivan, regarding the canine influence of Sublime’s final studio recording,..."

May 6, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...It’s here, it’s queer, it’s back again for another year. That’s right, y’all, it’s your ultimate guide to..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Playback: The Mayor's Plan to Save Austin Music

Mayor Steve Adler addresses the elephant in the club, Susan Antone honored, and Henry Gonzalez goes to the head of the Austin poster artist altar

"...Even with South by Southwest landing the biggest headliner ever on Wednesday ­– the Obamas –..."

March 4, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Gilded Eternity: The Return of Loop

Seminal UK outfit returns to U.S. expressly for Psych Fest

"...a smoke-obscured, atmospheric monster that all but abandoned traditional songsmithery for tuneful stasis. A Gilded Eternity, the band’s 1990..."

May 1, 2014 Music Post by Michael Toland

The Man Behind the Leatherface Mask

Gunnar Hansen signing "Chain Saw Confidential" at Bookpeople Sunday

"...Gunnar Hansen joined a little independent horror film called The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as the hulking butcher Leatherface...."

Sept. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Wonderlickin' Bad

Investigating the Wonderlic testing policies

"...Wonderlic, Inc. administered its first exam in 1937. Since then approximately 120 million prospective employees have taken this test..."

April 5, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Shins' James Mercer: Fond of Y-O-U

The Shins' James Mercer winces upon a star.

"...My rave review of the new Shins album, Wincing the Night Away, was less..."

March 1, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Shoot the Messenger!

VA tries to fire whistle-blower doctor

"...The Brain Imaging and Recovery Laboratory, launched in January, would..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Embattled Doctor Prevails Against the Texas Medical Board

The little guy wins

"..."Justice delayed is not necessarily justice denied, and sometimes the little guy wins."..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Dr. Robert Van Boven will appear before the Texas Supreme Court, in..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Bucking the Blacklist

Robert Van Boven back in court against Texas Medical Board

"...state power," said attorney David Tuckfield, representing Dr. Robert Van Boven at a Nov. 20 hearing before Judge Dustin..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Van Boven Case Goes to Court

Medical whistleblower accused of breaching settlement

"...Dr. Robert Van Boven was in court on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Manson Family

Shot over the course of 10 years, underground filmmkaker Jim Van Bebber tells the story we all think we know. This time, however, the story graphically unfolds from the perspective of Charles Manson.

"...Directed by: Jim Van Bebber. Starring: Jim Van Bebber, Marcelo Games, Marc Pitman,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dr. Van Boven Goes to the State's Highest Court

Beleaguered doctor appeals personally to clear his name

"...On Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, Dr. Robert Van Boven represented himself before the Texas Supreme Court, presumably..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Michael King

State to Appeal Decision in Van Boven Case

Court ruled doctor’s suit against TMB can proceed

"...Yesterday, state lawyers for the Texas Medical Board said they will appeal a Dec...."

Dec. 11, 2018 News Post by Michael King

The Doctors in Van Boven's Corner

Baylor Scott & White disputes amicus submission in Van Boven hospital litigation

"..."Physicians must be able to speak out in the interest of patient care without fearing facing protracted litigation..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

« 1    ‹ BACK    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    34 »