Review: sleep well., It’s Getting Brighter

Barrel-aged indie folk makes early-adulthood existentialism sound sublime

"...2023, guests on alt.country-infused gut punch "I Took My Life and Divided It to My Own Liking," while the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 1-7

"...reconfigure our understanding of who we are and what life is about. I am pleased to tell you, Sagittarius,..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Priscilla

Measured journey behind closed doors of rock & roll's most famous marriage

"...couples initially amuses as the baffled teenager sleepwalks the waking dream of being courted by one of the world’s..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...major label conversions, 2019's Heard It in a Past Life and 2022 repeater Surrender, her wordless vocalizing pinged and..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronic: I Can Now Legally Possess Cannabis Oil and Edibles

Meet the newest patient in Texas’ Compassionate Use Program

"...This major life development got rolling last month when Texas Original CEO..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...Massive inflatable eyeballs stage-dived for leather-laden electro-pop of “Zero,” waking a relatively dull audience (save for die-hards sprinkled throughout)...."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Luv Doc: NoisyDogs Guest

A possible entry into the Passive Aggression Hall of Fame

"...ignore his passive-aggressive ass, or rename my Wi-Fi networks "GetALifeLoser," "LoveDogsHatePeople," or "MyNeighborHasNoSoul"? Thanks for anything you can offer...."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Beyoncé Delivers an Epic, Inspiring Show for Hometown Crowd

First of two H-Town stops urges a renaissance for all of us

"...experience, I myself felt a bit more like Dorothy waking from her surreal slumber...."

Sept. 24, 2023 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

The Eternal Memory

An extraordinary exploration of living with dementia

"...Memory. When the film opens, a woman is gently waking a man from sleep. There are no title cards,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Review: Davis Gallery’s “Late Summer Dreams”

Don't sleep on this new group show

"...of the gallery with vividly wrought renditions of the waking world and more...."

Aug. 25, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Prisons Are Cooking People Alive. Are We Okay With That?

Part 1 in a series about heat in prison

"...an hour, when that water is completely evaporated, they're waking up and pouring more water onto the floor," said..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Foxtales Gets Back on Stage After Bicycle Accident and Spinal Surgery

Cleared to play guitar, the indie-pop act returns at Hot Summer Nights

"...three-second event, maybe less than that, that changed my life,” Fox says. “I had done that exact route hundreds..."

July 18, 2023 Music Post by Leo Vernor

Pencils Vs Pixels

Touching documentary draws on the incredible history of animation

"...one frame to another and a picture comes to life then it is the alchemy, as animator Aaron Blaise..."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Georgia Parker caps the night with new single "Cowboy's Life" and the freshest Western swing sound in town.  –..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Women Talking

Sarah Polley finds stunning drama in one simple night of conversations in a barn

"...versus hatred of the familiar. Not to diminish the life-or-death matters discussed, but the dynamic of this extended dialogue..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 18-24

"...to stretch your imagination to understand how your personal life is interwoven with the lives of countless others, many..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Other Worlds Says Sorry About the Demon

Sci fi film fest announces final lineup for final outing

"...evil cheese tyrant, Heidi lives the pure and simple life in the Swiss Alps. Grandfather Alpöhi does his best..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bill Callahan on Escaping YTI⅃AƎЯ

“Every album I’m just a blank slate waking up to creation”

"...now I’m curious how literally it’s meant. Is your life worse because you do art?..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 28 - November 3

"...in the land of dreams. Your decisions in the waking world will improve as you give yourself maximum rest...."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 30 - October 6

"...one of these Buddhas yourself in the coming weeks. Waking up will be your specialty. You will have an..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Kaitlin Armstrong’s Attorneys Suggest Police Lied to Arrest Her

New defense motions raise questions in high-profile murder

"...said she was in a state of shock. “Imagine waking up on May 13th and you’re Kait Armstrong. Your..."

Aug. 17, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Recording the Day India and Pakistan Split in Partition

When one nation became two separate countries, it reshaped world history. Now Austin podcaster Neha Aziz is telling the personal stories behind that severing.

"...Imagine waking up and being told that you, your friends, your..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 22-28

"...direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take the step." Even..."

July 22, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Scratch Acid Makes Rare Appearance in Austin on Saturday… to Recount Escapades Past

Bradford, Sims, and Washam pop up at David Yow’s interview show

"...several drawing classes they shared – which led to lifelong friendship. Like Yow, Todd’s also a feline admirer and..."

July 10, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Matt’s El Rancho Turns 70, the MOIC Is a Speer Carrier, Ski Shores Reopens, Huckleberry Anchors at Still Austin, Desert Door Reveals the Pollinator, and More

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

"...designed to inspire imagination and human connection, bringing to life the magic of ice cream.”..."

June 29, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: Wake-Up Calls for Our Fossil Fuel Addiction

Kicking our fossil fuel addiction is good for the climate, our health, our economy, and geopolitical stability

"...Those are the geopolitical facts of life of oil and gas addiction. We have received many..."

May 13, 2022 Column by Bob Hendricks

Richard Linklater: In Defense of Animation

The Apollo 10 1/2 director show it's not just for kids

"...the long tradition of princesses and fairytales. His first, Waking Life, was a surrealist dream: his follow-up, A Scanner..."

April 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood

Linklater’s charming animated daydream of space race Houston

"...Couple that with his return to rotoscope animation after Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly, and you have the..."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Richard Linklater's Memories of the Moon in Apollo 10½

The filmmaker's childhood in space race-era Houston recalled through Austin-made animation

"...he's also pushed boundaries as an animation director with Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly. Now his third animated..."

March 25, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Blastoff

The story behind Richard Linklater’s new Netflix coming-of-age film, Apollo 10½

"...marks Linklater's first return to animation, after cult classics Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly. And – most excitingly..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

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