Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...Lovin’ You Baby” transport audiences back in time in rockabilly retrograde. His fiery instrumentals stay grounded with throaty croons..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...ripped cuts from last year’s Reflector, with Donato rolling wild-eyed behind his blistering Telecaster while trading breakdowns with the..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...part of an elephant’s daily diet, either in the wild or in human care...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Wild Child, “Dear John”..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

John Oates, Tyler Childers, Zella Day Top Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Lineup

Single-day fest returns to Willie’s ranch March 14

"...Producer Walker Lukens will also bring his 2023 Texas Wild compilation album to the festival with support from the..."

Feb. 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Cast: Marco Pigossi, Mya Taylor, James Bland, Marisa Tomei, Bill Irwin, Sean Mahon (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...decades, the D.C. act shares an ATX-sourced art rock bill with Wet Dip’s thrashing No Wave and Water Damage’s..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Blues on the Green Cancels 2024 Season, Citing Cost Hurdles

“Austin, please know that we wish it wasn’t so”

"...curated by Jackie Venson, who previously dropped off the bill in protest of the event’s historical lack of lineup..."

Jan. 18, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Abbott Says He’s About to Score on School Vouchers, but … Really?

Democrats suspect he’s bluffing

"...members of the Texas House on a complex, 180-page bill that will allow parents to take money from public..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Halloween at the Movies

Your ultimate guide to spooky season screenings in Austin

"...Hocus Pocus, but there's also a decidedly adult double bill of Pearl and X, the first two parts of..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...breweries. Real Ale also claimed gold for Scots Gone Wild in the Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer category at..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...Midnight at the Paradise Writer: Bill Robertson. Director: Vanessa Matsui. World Premiere..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Politics as Performance, Political Activism as Performance Art

In this week's issue: postmortem on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, a profile of drag powerhouse Brigitte Bandit, and finalists revealed in the Best of Austin: Restaurants Readers Poll (get voting, y'all!)

"...a crusade that resulted in the passing of Senate Bill 12 and subsequent legal challenges from the ACLU and..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...to Ziziphus: A Naturalist in the Texas Hill Country) Bill Ong Hing (Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Skull & Cakebones Is Back, Lee’s Kitchen Opens Grandly, Austin Proper Takes It Streetside, Juliet Brings the Wild Boar, and Here Comes a French Bistro with a Moody Tongue

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

"...has added new items to their menu – including wild boar ravioli, lamb ragù on pappardelle, clams casino, and..."

Aug. 9, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...a blunt instruction: "Get your ass back to the wild." But since it's a work of the San Marcos-based,..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...head from the American Legislative Exchange Council, the corporate bill-mill that churns out reactionary templates for state legislatures to..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...her latest singles even adding a soulful touch. The wild bluegrass of septet Texas String Assembly picks apart last..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Pride in Local Music, Brownout's 20th, the Late Joys' farewell, and more live music

"...folk that slowly unwinds somewhere between Phil Elverum and Bill Callahan. He joins in a rare set with Grace..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...me "Happy LGBTQ day" on June 1. Not: anti-LGBTQ bills being signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, including Senate Bill..."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band

“We reserve the right to say no to shit”

"...Bill Kenny's words come slowly, deliberately. Hand on his knee,..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Listen to This: The Push & Shove Takes a Big Rock Swig With “These Times”

Venue and beverage scene vets unite for debut LP The Rookie

"...(formerly of the Damnations and the Gourds, respectively); drummer Bill Corsello, who has served as GM of Emo’s and..."

June 2, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A farewell party for Jim Eno, Rock the Park with Rosie Flores, and more recommended shows

"...Kevin Curtin Rock the Park w/ Rosie Flores, Big BillMueller Lake Park, Friday 2..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Master Pancake Says Goodbye to Owen Egerton With Special Show

Original member exits with a mini-marathon of movies

"...[Note: The much-beloved longtime Pancaker (and author, and filmmaker,..."

May 19, 2023 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...the magazine published an interview with Time Inc. archivist Bill Hooper. In the article Hooper claimed that the magazine..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

John Wick: Chapter 4

Can the killer franchise give its dog-loving hero the ending he deserves?

"...Directed by: Chad Stahelski. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick,..."

March 24, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week

Making moves in the Lege this week ...

"...Anti-Trans Bills Gather Steam in Senate..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

SXSW Film Review: John Wick: Chapter 4

Baba Yaga is back in his loudest, craziest adventure yet

"...Table, and most especially the out-of-control Marquis de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård deliciously vamping as aristocratic eurotrash), who has realized..."

March 13, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Orchestra Gold’s spiritual Malian psych-funk doesn’t quite fit the bill, but that’s probably for the best.  – Austin Powell..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...opening for Lil Yachty at Moody Amphitheater. Breakout single "BILLIE EILISH." – catchy earworm with a mere 99-second run..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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