Organized Chaos (in Tejas)

Q: Just how heavy and hardcore is Austin's first-half-closing festival? A: Chaos in Tejas!

"...Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me, is due via Bannon's Deathwish Inc. label, plus has Thursday main man..."

June 3, 2011 Music Feature

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"...their LCD screens, potentially connected to everything and everyone (via Wi-Fi) but, in the most common of all American..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Death Race

All the busted heads and blasted gaskets can't turn this makeover of a cult classic into anything but a real drag.

"..."The Real" Don Steele provided histrionic running commentary throughout, via his "eye in the sky" chopper) is now the..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

First Sunday

Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan play petty criminals who spend a night reckoning with the lord when they rob their neighborhood church.

"...would end up crossing over into mainstream pop culture via a series of increasingly bland, intermittently funny, but ultimately..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Porn Busters!

Investigators run roughshod over rights in hunt for cybersex offenders

"...The warrant asserted that in February Perez had transmitted, via the Internet, a series of allegedly pornographic videos, depicting..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Desk Set

Its inaugural class – equipped with cameras, computers, and expert instruction – wades into a sea of possibility

"...from simple small-gauge Super-8 minifests (Cinemaker) to youth training (via the Center for Young Cinema) and from there to..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

This Land Is Your Land

This muckraking populist grab bag of a film isn't so much a documentary as it is a harried piece of grassroots agitprop.

"...genuine art with a capital 'A' to the form via Darwin's Nightmare — grassroots documentaries like This Land Is..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

This CGI adventure yarn is a loving tribute to all things retro-futuristic.

"...are under attack from giant rampaging robots and bizarre avian airships with huge, flapping wings. Making matters personal, Sky..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

An affectionate parody of 1950s sci-fi movies, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra spoofs ’til it poops out.

"...awaiting Fleming’s return, hopefully to reanimate his old bones via the atmospherium. There’s also a renegade mutant on the..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Analyze That

"...gains his walking papers by faking a mental breakdown via show tunes and is entrusted to the care of..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...in San Antonio with an unsolicited performance review of VIA, San Antonio's public transportation authority. Although VIA has been..."

March 26, 1999 News Feature

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...about the queer intersectional identity from their perspective. Queer Trivia: Lady Gaga..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW

Austin offers tourists and locals alike queer parties outside the Festival mainframe

"...you can snag either a presale $10 online ticket via girlsgaystheysla.com or drop $15 at the door. Queerest Spring..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Investigation Into APD Commander Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Civilian Employee Is Locked Away in Confidential File

G file allows for the secrecy because commander resigned

"...signed by the civilian and obtained by the Chronicle via PIR, the civilian describes the IA investigation as probing..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...drained by Wednesday’s romantic chaos a chance to refuel via “boylesque” – you know, burlesque with da boys! Alongside..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Best Wheat-Free Joints in 2023

Top 10 gluten-free glimmers

"...biscuits, croissants, pizza pockets, toaster pastries, and apple fritters via farmers' market, preorder, or many December (and beyond) pop-up..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...en 512, Austin's untouchable Afro-salsa-rumba-merengue maestros El Tule, and Peruvian surf rock-meets-tropical troupe El Combo Oscuro.  – Christina Garcia..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Otis Wilkins & Jake Lloyd’s Rock Star Collab and Four More Songs from Austin Artists

New music picks from More Eaze, promqueen, Being Dead, and RF Shannon

"...Australian label Longform Editions pursues deep listeners via its bimonthly curation of four records from electronic auteurs..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...Ice Cube once cited as his window into hip-hop via "More Bounce to the Ounce." A big ol' stack..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Faster Than Sound: Infinite Hellscape Brings Austin Eclecticism Into Focus Under West Texas Stars

Camping at the first-year Austin/Marathon/Ft. Davis fest

"...record label Spaceflight. Until Oct. 19, artists can enter via social media "for a life-changing chance to be mentored..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...feral noise apocalypse from Candy, and, well, Vein.fm again via their techcore side project, Living Weapon. – Julian Towers FSG..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: City Budget Season Continues

A primer on the schedule and the tax rates

"...Districts 3, 5, & 9: Sat., July 30, 10:30am, via Zoom..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

DAWA Launches No-Cost Content Studio for BIPOC Creatives

Austin creatives and orgs can apply ahead of August opening

"...Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone, former Austin Music Commission Chair, shares via press release: “We want to build a robust ecosystem..."

July 18, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

How to Get to Q2 Stadium by Car, Bus, Rail, Bicycle, and Rideshare

"Can I park at Q2?" and other burning questions answered

"...be able to pre-plan and pre-purchase these parking spaces via the Pavemint app. Once more with feeling: Austin FC..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Brown and Andrew Thaggard) return to your poolside playlists via Steve Arrington/Kashif-influenced gated drums and synths on the effervescent..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

A Speed Dating Sampler of All 69 Virtual SXSW Music Showcases

The sun always shines on TV

"...Via Amsterdam: Turkish psych-folk breakouts Altn Gün join alt-rock explorer..."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...tents, in the snow," volunteer Debra Sheffield told us via email; she came down from Round Rock and ended..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Free Lunch outreaches into Austin to those experiencing homelessness via maximum nourishment. Indie rock firebrand Lolita Carroll (aka Lolita..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Five Graphic Gift Books For Your Creative Favorites

Or even for your own holiday-besieged self, right? Potentially?

"...can view the whole freaky, heartfelt, lovely, x-rated thing via Issuu first, por nada, before deciding whether to buy..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Polish Film Festival Goes Hybrid for 2020

The extended festival takes a virtual look at Warsaw

"...of November and December. They are also presenting titles via a hybrid model: Instead of moving fully online, films..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Screens Feature by Naomi Brady

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