35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Over a thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin this week to perform for..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...and Gwyneth Paltrow. Heck, I’ll include Alicia Silverstone in there as well. Get back, ladies, because there’s a new..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Scenes from SXSW, March 13-14

"...Brendan Hall, and Gary Miller share some snapshots from the past couple days of SXSW 2024. Pictured here: cumgirl8..."

March 15, 2024 Photo Gallery

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...From the peaceful pews of Central Presbyterian to the Eastside’s Revival..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Interview: Nabihah Iqbal’s Lush London Soundscapes

Electronic act talks new analog approach and Pakistani instrumentation

"...sophomore album, DREAMER, emerges from a treacherous creation process. The London-based musician lost her demos in a 2020 studio..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering the same line of questioning come..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Hello to all the girls, gays, and theys out there who've braved last..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...myself – "My name is James Scott, and I'm the guy who answers your messages on Instagram, so be..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...Clown behavior is the new November trend, highlighted by Ph.D. student and "embarrassment..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...Here's one storm you'll want to get caught in: the new lineup of lightning-in-a-bottle shows at Rain on 4th...."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...especially when taken on by local variety show creators Thee Gay Agenda. Marking their first indoor show since COVID-19..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Johnny Hardwick, the Voice of Dale Gribble, Dies at 64

King of the Hill star was an Austin-made comedy legend

"...for Austin's comedy scene and fans of King of the Hill worldwide: Johnny Hardwick, the voice of Dale Gribble..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...Huddle up team: We're talking outdoor queer activities, specifically the kind that get your blood pumping. While that might..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

Laughs and Hip-Hop With Bryson Brown

With new stand-up album Lifestyle Jokes, the comedian keeps repping his roots in Austin's rap scene

"..."whenever I go onstage, I make sure to tell motherfuckers I'm from Austin," he explained...."

July 7, 2023 Arts Feature by Haris Qureshi

Qmmunity: Real Roxy Hours

Local queer comic and jill-of-all-trades Roxy Castillo talks her performance style and history ahead of her run on the Moontower Just for Laughs Fest

"...Moontower Just for Laughs Festival, as she's featured on the lineups of two April 19 shows: Home Base (Velveta..."

April 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Your Reading Rainbow

Get homotextual in the new year with these local queer-centric book clubs

"...Take a look; it's in a book! With the new year just begun, it's time to find your..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Column by James Scott

Top 10 Austin Comedy Stories

New fests, new venues, and big returns

"...and returned glorious to a shiny new space in the Domain this summer. With it returned the Funniest Person..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Qmmunity: Take Me Home, Country Queers

OUTlaw Pride Festival declares there's nothin' more outlaw than being queer in country music

"...bisexual people, yeah, but also of everything happening around the world, around town, even just around you. History gets..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by James Scott

Queer Comic Clara Blackstone Is Creating Good Pollution

New Fallout Theater comedy show elevates weird comedy for trash people

"...Austin’s comedy scene is full of pollution: the obvious straight dude stand-ups and the podcast impresarios who..."

July 22, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Constant Follower: Meet the Hypnotic Folk Songcrafter Who Lost His Childhood Memories After a Gang Beatdown

Scotland's Stephen McAll overcame brain trauma to discover a new self

"...abyss fully intact? Or maybe, like a popped balloon, the shattering of your consciousness left you with nothing but..."

March 14, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...journalistic eye remains trained upon his hometown of Houston. The rapper's half-decade of granular, street-life storytelling (with Kream's immediate..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Local Comedy Gets a New Buzz at the Buzz Mill

New Seventh Street venue wants to make you laugh your nights away

"...The newest Buzz Mill lounge aims to be an epicenter..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Esther's Follies Returns to Lighten Austin's Post-Pandemic Load

Guess what long-running comedy troupe is vaccinated, back onstage, and ready to make the city laugh again

"...It's Thursday, June 17, 2021, the COVID pandemic finally dwindling in the rear view mirrors..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cap City Comedy Club Closes

COVID closure shutters the venerable stand-up home for good

"...Yesterday, Cap City Comedy Club, the venue that's kept you – and all of Austin..."

Sept. 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

It’s Wham Time for Austin’s Dean of Comedy

Stand-up man Pat Dean anchors online showcase of comics

"...weekly Austin-based Zoom showcase of stand-up stylings, has convinced the elusive Pat Dean to do a set...."

May 21, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...this site, Austinites are wasting no time in taking their art online, making sure you have performances to watch..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...Throughout the YouTube zeitgeist, only one channel has given us Brad..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...honor of this weekend's 29th annual Austin Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Beth Sullivan and..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

18 International Frontwomen at SXSW Music

"...Her SkinWed. 13, Velveeta Room, 9pm; Thu. 14, Stephen F’s Bar, 10pm Cue..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Top 20 Hip-Hop Artists at SXSW Music

"...an experimental abruptness as jarring as it is welcoming. The Philadelphia MC's fleeting feelings mirror the 60-second songs, zigzagging..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

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