Album Review: Big Bill’s Strawberry Seed

Austin’s Big Bill grows up – sort of

"...The band reimagines Smog through the eyes of the Velvet Underground on album opener “Ex-Con.” While Bill Callahan’s original..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Bringing Maui Relief, Revealing Nando’s PERi-PERi, Celebrating L'Oca d'Oro, Chilling at Hotel San Jose, How to Get a Free Ice Cream Sandwich from Tiff’s Treats, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Adagio Salumi… Blue Owl Brewing is releasing a red velvet cake-inspired beer on Fri., Aug. 18… the Driskill Hotel..."

Aug. 16, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Radio Coffee & Beer Has Half-Priced Heatbusters, Dovetail’s Got a Brand New Brunch, Nixta Knocks Out Tasty Patio Narratives, Wax Myrtle’s Tips the Pool, Your Favorite Uncle Ben Runkle Goes Wagyu with Peeler, and More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...sumac-infused vodka, passionfruit, egg white, and soda water) at Devil May Care (500 W. Sixth) and that bracing Kinoko..."

June 28, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Abhi the Nomad Amigo the Devil Molly Burch Erika Wennerstrom Album of the Year: BLK..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

The Personal Life of Marlon Sexton, Who Doesn’t Want You to Know About His Personal Life

Shooks singer and guitarist rolls the dice on a Q&A

"...hastily acquired USSR officer hat sits planted on the velvet loveseat of a downtown Russian tea house. He’s composed..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Music Post by Mars Salazar

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...11) Amigo the Devil, Born Against (Liars Club)..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts

KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight

"...For any others who may have recently rewatched The Devil Wears Prada as part of a Stanley Tucci marathon..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

What We're Listening to Right Now

Aaron Stephens, Paul Cauthen, Drakulas, Glasshealer, Pretty Little Thieves, and more local sounds

"..."If No One's Around" and "The Devil Was an Angel Too" could soundtrack a cowboy show..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Clara Wang

Yves Tumor and Its Band Invokes a Fever Dream on Devil’s Night

Dark experimental grandeur highlights Levitation’s Halloweekend

"...lush reverb all in one while sexy pomp “Crushed Velvet” prowls in an inebriated stupor...."

Oct. 31, 2021 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Weekend Wine: Rock 'n' Roll Merlot

Merlot is cool again!

"...you to one of his least expensive wines, The Velvet Devil Merlot ($14). Of course, ever since the movie..."

July 24, 2021 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...confessional new YouTube series Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil was confirmed last month as this year’s opening night..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Teal House Triumphant, Boozy Boba, Devil May Care About Warhol, LeRoy & Lewis Go Sweet, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...like you’re Andy Warhol on a foodie bender, as Devil May Care’s tony interior remains vivid with Instagrammable installations..."

Jan. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...into romantic drama with the immediacy of a red velvet curtain pulled forcefully across a stage. Founder of the..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Devil May Care Closed for the next few days, and..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Review: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Tony-winning musical serves pure stage magic & killer hilarity

"...complete with antique lighting sconces and a sumptuous red velvet curtain. It’s a proscenium within a proscenium and the..."

March 22, 2018 Arts Post by Shanon Weaver

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...unloading everything from bluegrass to gypsy fiddle with a devilish mischievousness in Nate Hilts' growling, punkish vocals spitting ballads..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

What’cha Watchin’?

Account Executive Marisa Mirabal sets up your anti-valentine

"...Booze pairing: The Velvet Devil Merlot..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Screens Column by Marisa Mirabal

Review: Native Bar & Kitchen

Cool isn't enough for hostel diner

"...of aging ex-hipsters who aren't looking at, say, rust-colored velvet with a fresh set of eyes...."

Sept. 1, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Index Fest Announces Its Beer List

The fest formally known as Untapped drops it like it's hops

"...- Archetype Historical IPA – India Pale Ale - Devil’s Envy – Amber Ale - Lady Bird American IPA..."

May 2, 2017 Food Post by James Renovitch

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...making and breaking the careers of improvisers from a velvet chaise in a penthouse suite. But that isn't where..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Untapped Austin Releases Full Beer List

Forget about 2016 with 334 brews

"...Circle BLUR Texas Hefe – German Hefeweizen – 4.6% Devil’s Night – BA Irish Stout – 4.8% Alibi Blonde..."

April 28, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Wednesday SXSW Picks

"..."Triple 6 on my coffin, I dance with the devil/ Came back with a vengeance, Christ off the hinges."..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Lust for Life

The 2015/16 Austin Music Awards' bedrock mania

"...a higher school after that didn't happen, shaking the velvet dust/rust/must of this sleepy little town off their boots,..."

March 11, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin’s Record Store Day Picks

Local releases and where to get 'em

"...Basement Tapes to a 7-inch from Macaulay Culkin’s pizza-themed Velvet Underground tribute band...."

April 15, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...Four Squared, dry-hopped pale ale Hans’ Pils, German-style pilsner Devil’s Backbone, Belgian-style tripel Revolver Brewing, Granbury, TX Sangre y..."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Black Messiah: D’Angelo & the Vanguard

Politics and prose covered in cosmic slop

"...cold groove.” Finishing with a towering effort of Seventies, crushed-velvet Lothario R&B, the bandleader’s falsetto (and signature howl) makes..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Estate Sale Roundup: July 31-August 3

You could be swimming, but you'd rather be rummaging

"...sofa and loveseat, blue floral sofa; pair Henredon crushed velvet wing chairs; White (Mebane, NC) dining table with six..."

July 31, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Austin Psych Fest Live (Friday): Aqua Nebula Oscillator

Dancing with the devil – en Français!

"...Friday inventory: two table drapes, one cheetah patterned, one velvet. A bongo, tambourine, and sampler pad, two guitars, bass,..."

May 3, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The AggreGAYtor: February 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...any moment, as your AggreGAYtor expresses sympathy for the devil...."

Feb. 4, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Playback: I'm Sorry, I Can't Rock You All Night Long

An epic GrulkeFest fires the fall season, including John Prine

"..."We spent a lot of nights singing Velvet Underground songs," said Alejandro about the band's bond with..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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