Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk

Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound

"...urgently. "We told people we're on at this time. They may not get to see us!"..."

June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...Because, sure, it's all about "the reason for the season," whichever holiday you celebrate. Whether..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'Life, the Universe, and Everything' Bowl

"...When you lead the Longhorns to the National College Championship, there’s bound to..."

Sept. 17, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...I moved to Texas from the East Coast for a multitude of reasons. I don’t..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

The Final Frontier

Space Is the Place

"...illustration by Jason Stout Proclaiming the dawning of a new musical era is as smart..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Understanding the Science Behind the Total Solar Eclipse

Front-row seat to a celestial show

"...explains that she’s going to see “a hole in the sky with fire shooting out of it.”..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...The Paramount Theatre's Summer Film Classics features mostly double bills..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

The Dish

"...Mody, Taylor Kane, Bille Brown and Lenka Kripac. Sometimes the footnotes to great historical events are more interesting than..."

April 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...Interviewed by phone Feb. 19 in London on the occasion of a keynote appearance at the subsequently canceled..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

Forget the details, relish the intimacy of this music documentary

"...The title of this comprehensive documentary about Billie Eilish features..."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Arthur and the Invisibles

Live-action/animation hybrid from Luc Besson features a host of hip vocal talent but little more.

"...on his own series of children’s books. Bowie is the voice of an evil wizard, and a computer-animated Snoop..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Jitterbug Vipers: Shut Up and Play, Bitch!

Lounge jazzmasters celebrate ‘Phoebe’s Dream’

"...met up to talk about her lounge jazz band the Jitterbug Vipers’ new album, Phoebe’s Dream, which came out..."

June 4, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

2010: Year of the Tiger

If 'Year of the Golden Tiger' doesn't sound like 'prosperity' to you, you're not trying

"...year Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 14, when the Year of the Tiger will be ushered in. 2010..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...The morning starts normally for Lucinda. Well, maybe not normal,..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...The phrase "shit-hot," cribbed from some international band's bio, comes..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Home Entertainment: Neighbors Blowing Bubbles by the Rising Moon

In the city's back yards, Leticia Rodriguez and Tim Mateer are turning strangers into neighbors through evenings full of home entertainment

"...When I pulled onto West Ninth in the old Clarksville neighborhood, where the houses are packed together..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...Friday 14, Paramount Theatre..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Most Memorable Moments of Sunday’s ACL Fest

Spoon, Buffalo Nichols, and Paramore’s devotional nostalgia

"...into an excellent afternoon. Texas-launched and beyond, here are the Chronicle music writers’ highlights from day three at Zilker..."

Oct. 10, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Binge Watching in Wi-Fidelity

Austin WebFest, Texas’ first webseries festival, kicks off tonight

"...“There is a misconception about the quality of webseries,” says..."

June 26, 2014 Screens Post by Fernie Martinez

When the Science Guy Is Still in Short Pants

Welcome to Enzoology.com

"...Enzo Monfre bounces like a pinball between exhibits in the Texas Memorial Museum, happily running full speed through what..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Feature by Sarah Jean Billeiter

The Girls of Summer

Austin's inaugural all-girls rock camp looks out after its own

"...The rolling of eyes. An exasperated look...."

June 29, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

'One From the Heart'

Coppola's critically, commercially, and conversationally ravaged Las Vegas romance makes a comeback

"...On the career road of director Francis Ford Coppola, One From..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Portrait of the Artist as a Road Comic

Long Drives, Low Pay, and Drunks -- What a Life!

"...Road comics are the gypsies of the modern age, wandering far and..."

March 28, 1997 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Standing Around on "The Corner"

My Big Role as a subUrbia Stand-in

"...Behind the saw- horses and police tape, onlookers fidget. A child..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Screens Feature

The Luv Doc: Moby Dick McConaughey

People have been spinning tall tales about celebrities in Austin for years

"...she heard that Taylor Kitsch used to live near there. I haven’t found any evidence that’s even true, but..."

May 17, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Fake Dude

A cowboy hat is always appropriate attire

"...fake. Whenever me and my boyfriend go out with them as a couple he is always just a little..."

June 9, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Soberingly Preggo

Pot, like most drugs, is pretty fucking wonderful when used recreationally

"...and I haven't yet told my boyfriend that he's the father. The reason why is that he is a..."

April 21, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

The Off Beat: Beo Lerman’s Queer Werewolf Rom-Com

Women and queer creative showcase the Front Festival returns Labor Day weekend

"...The Front Festival, Future Front Texas’ annual Labor Day weekend..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Watch This: The Hushabyes Debut on Lindsey Verrill’s New New Sincerity Label

The Jenny Carson-led band premieres an ominous video for “Sleep”

"...The Hushabyes may be the most aptly named band in..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Stinky Jewelz Ascends From the Necks of Local Club Kids to Pop’s Biggest Stars

Chart toppers Olivia Rodrigo, Tinashe, and Post Malone sport Madeline Modesti's custom designs

"...string of pearls supporting a big green heart pendant. The playful, girly jewelry clashed with his NASCAR graphic tee...."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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