The Basement Tapes

The Netherworld of Iconoclastic Music

"...Unless they're really good grant writers, the artists who are the most provocative also tend to be the most..."

March 28, 1997 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Austin Ain't Boys' Town

Meet the Most Reverend John McCarthy

"...Carrico There's an old joke that goes, "The day you become a bishop, you will never again have a..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Dancing About Architecture

Dejadisc All Under Again

"...the Wannabes' Kevin Carney. "A guy who does exactly what he says he's gonna do." And even though the..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Music Column

Record Reviews: Texas Platters

"...always a little disturbing to hear newly recorded material from a local artist of whom you've never heard. Especially..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Music Review

Live Shots

"...Zuba's lead singer continually implored the crowd to "express yourselves," meaning roughly, "Please, get up and dance." Silly girl,..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Music Feature

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...Confused? Wondering whatever happened to the last Captain America? Don't worry, gentle..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...happens to be riding upon the heaviest bike on planet Earth – a 1960s Royal De Luxe three-speed that's..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...in Midland – where all but Hrasky originally hail from – and drew inspiration from the nearby Monahans Sandhills..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Rob Thomas' Unlikely Route to Young Adult Fiction

'Veronica Mars' creator dishes on teens, fans, and the movie

"...TV and film producer Rob Thomas, but rather to young adult author Rob Thomas, whose incisive, thoughtful coming-of-age novel..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

The Urban Experience

Dâm-Funk's intergalactic jam

"...(Stones Throw), is as funky as it is ambitious. Whatever you do, just don’t call it chillwave...."

March 16, 2010 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Think film festivals are all about dour, arty indie pics? Yeah, that’s not..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sex, Thugs, and Thanatos

The mad, bad bounty of Fantastic Fest 2009

"...this plain and true, and then make of me what you will: Like all good people across our lovely..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...the fest doesn’t kick off until March 13, but you might as well start planning now – you’ve got..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Thursday Picks

"...brilliant Mr. Love & Justice, which he's proclaimed his "career-defining statement."..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

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"...But in the face of unyielding unwavering "faith," what is reason? "Force shites upon reason's back," so said..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...HARRY SHEARER'S LE SHOW LIVE6pm, Central Presbyterian Church Perhaps better known..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

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"...only addresses debt-financed toll roads that predict toll collections from substantial traffic increases over the Barton Springs Watershed. While..."

March 10, 2006 Column

Sparkling Examples

It's that time of year again ...

"...There are a few things in life I guess I'll never..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...walls. He's pulling on a beer and grinning out from underneath the uncracked nylon brim. The hat's brown and..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

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"...my interest in the arts and the activities of youth (I have a son who is 20), I was..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...intersection in Oak Hill where Highway 71 branches off from 290 West and heads northwest, toward Lake Travis. Coming..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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"...and I currently attend a smaller university in the area. A certain organization has decided that it is more..."

March 18, 2005 Column

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"...on No Child Left Behind, I wanted to alert you to an error in the Nov. 26 article by..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column

Steady as She Goes

Li'l Cap'n Travis humbles its way into Austin's musical heart

"...You were just a face in the crowd,..."

July 2, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

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"...Your poor judgement and lack of taste that you display..."

May 9, 2003 Column

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...KIMMIE RHODES: The sons of Lubbock are more renowned, but Panhandle Jackalope Kimmie Rhodes has the..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...his time between New York and Austin; his songs are somehow singularly gritty and laid-back. Last year's 5 to..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

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"...While serving on the Water and Wastewater Commission from 1997 to 2000, I became personally aware of the..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Column

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"...the Jan. 17 issue, I once again thought how your newspaper can contribute to solutions rather than crying over..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Column

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"...in second grade and I home school. I like what you put for the Best Billboard -- Please Pick..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

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