35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

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

"...card of music, country or otherwise – from George Jones to Bruce Springsteen, who the Nashville singer-songwriter cites as..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...the franchise, brings back Captain America for the first time, as former Falcon Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) brings us..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Politics as Performance, Political Activism as Performance Art

In this week's issue: postmortem on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, a profile of drag powerhouse Brigitte Bandit, and finalists revealed in the Best of Austin: Restaurants Readers Poll (get voting, y'all!)

"...As discussed in these pages many times over, the most recent Texas legislative session was an..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...heavenly comrade.  – Raoul Hernandez Dry Cleaning, Nourished by TimeMohawk, Friday 27..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...came in first in March ahead of Kleberg, a longtime leader in land conservation and a scion of the..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On Punk Rock, and the Passing of Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...In the second half of the program, music writer Tim Stegall hops on to discuss his ongoing history of..."

Jan. 1, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Why Does the Governor Want to Keep Refugees Out of Texas?

The Austin Chronicle Show examines resettlement, and punk

"...Indeed, the governor himself seemed to be milking anti-immigrant sentiment when he formally announced that Texas wouldn't be taking..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...It's a story he's told a thousand times before, but that doesn't make it any less fun...."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...11 North American premieres, five U.S. debuts, and 43 first-time filmmakers. Festival director Janet Pierson, who celebrates a decade..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Tuesday Showcase Picks

"...Felte + Part Time Punks7:30pm, Barracuda..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature

Only the Fourth Wall Is Forever

After 10 years, Salvage Vanguard Theater is moving on

"...and unknown to the city's creative community at the time, was so affected by Death of a Cat that..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Chris Guarino: From the Unknown"

The haunting array of sculptural mutants displayed at Art on 5th are at once foreign and familiar, frightening and comical

"...comical. Condensed from the same fantastical ether that fogs Tim Burton's worlds, Guarino's works are somewhere between the kid-friendly..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Review by H.C. Arnold

Crimson Peak

Guillermo del Toro goes Gothic, but falls short

"...Beaver, Burn Gorman, Leslie Hope, Jonathan Hyde and Doug Jones...."

Oct. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

John Singleton and Chris Cooper to be honored

"...The Night is Young World Premiere Writers/Directors: Matt Jones, Dave Hill..."

Sept. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Playback: Willie's Picnic Comes Home

Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic lands back in Austin

"...of July Picnic returns to Austin for the first time in five years with the strongest lineup in double..."

July 3, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Previously a two-time writing nominee (for his collaborations with Julie Delpy and..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Great Expectations

Sarah Jarosz returns to her roots – the Old Settler's Music Festival

"...Stone Moun­tain Event Center, she watched picking/singing super duo Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott – playing the Bluebonnet stage..."

April 11, 2014 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...10pm, St. David's Historic Sanctuary It's unnerving at times, the level of intimacy and trust Christopher Owens puts..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Playback: Red River

Hit-and-run leaves two dead

"...Music, was killed when his bicycle was struck. Another victim, identified by the Austin American-Statesman as Jamie Ranae West,..."

March 14, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Drafthouse Films at … Not the Drafthouse

Austin Film Society hosts four favorites from the collection

"...got picked up by the then-fledgling distribution arm of Tim League's burgeoning Drafthouse empire after Fantastic Fest 2011 and..."

July 24, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Cast About

When Austin thespians go out to drink, here's where they go

"...drink after a show is somebody’s house, especially when Tim Mateer and John Hawkes (née Perkins) had the Flop..."

July 3, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

While My Ukulele Gently Weeps

Get ready to see a lot more ukuleles

"...godfather, the Who's Pete Townshend, plucked one, too. Tiny Tim made it the means to a punch line...."

Feb. 1, 2013 Music Feature by Luke Winkie

FF2012: Now It's Your Turn For Fantastic Fest Features

'Combat Girls,' 'Vanishing Waves' acquired, more get release dates

"...and Fantastic Fest continue their strong relationship (after all, Tim League is kind of boss of both.) Five Drafthouse..."

Sept. 30, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...Candace Fleming (Oh No!)** Ben Fountain (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk) Thomas Frank (Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

'The NFL Beat': Maslow's Hierarchy

True NFL team needs

"...high percentage range of the Elaboration Likelihood Model. Desperate times call for desperate measures...."

July 20, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Full-Gore Press

Mind the viscera: Austin's horror filmmaking scene is exploding

"...vital hub for gore? Consider the evidence: At the time of this writing, there are just under a dozen..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Gay Place: Pride: Lamé, Not Lame

Celebrate the new Ana Sisnett Library at UT!

"...THE FRONT PORCH Tim'm West and Allgo present a night of open mic..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Off the Record

Prime real estate: Patricia Vonne and the historic opening week for Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater

"...Live fans down there," beamed the venue's general manager Tim Neece from the balcony...."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Art Is Formally Known as Prints

A somewhat kaleidoscopic glimpse of Austin's screen-printing scene

"...With screen-printing, it's one layer at a time. You're printing a poster for a band's latest gig,..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Off the Record

The Last Waltz: Looking back on the legacy of the Backyard and a tribute to Danny Roy Young

"...Direct Events owner Tim O'Connor distinctly remembers the first show at the Backyard,..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

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