We Are X

Japanese rockers are the best band you've never heard of

"...pop music underworld with this visceral, bracing portrait of Japanese progressive metal maniacs X. Kijak focused his wandering gaze..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: We Are X

Music doc explores the biggest band you never heard of

"...If X Japan were American and sang in English, they would..."

March 23, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music: Japan Nite

Mainstay conference showcase delivers yet again

"...rocky start to the 21st iteration of one of SXSW’s most beloved showcases, and a big disappointment for anyone..."

March 19, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Big in Austin, Big in Japan

If a holiday gift trend is big here this year, chances are, it was already big over there

"...case you hadn't noticed, while you and your Gap exposed-seam cowl neck sweater were sitting comfy in your Ford..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

New Fortune's Kaput, There's an Otoko x Nixta, Bento Picnic's A-Grillin', Mudbugs are Back, and More

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

"...Aaaaaaaaah, NO! But, damnit, yeah: That ne plus ultra..."

March 23, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback: Post Pop Depression: After SXSW

Still wearing your SXSW badge or wristband? We don't blame you.

"...Exhilarating ride those nine days, beginning with President Barack Obama..."

March 25, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

DVD Watch: When Horror Came to Shochiku

Criterion box set restores a lost corner of J-horror

"...13th films. That was kind of what happened when Japan's Shochiku studio produced a handful of shocking, daring and..."

Dec. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Wolverine

With perma-snarl intact, Hugh Jackman is back as the Wolverine hunts new prey in Japan.

"...second Wolverine movie to spin off from the original X-Men film franchise casts the perma-snarling, adamantium-clawed Logan (Jackman) as..."

July 26, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Speed Racer Show

"...the best thing about this TV show. Created in Japan by comic-book artist Tatsuo Yoshia in 1967, it was..."

Oct. 29, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...After January's sneak peek of a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has finally drawn back the curtain on its..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Playback: Ringo Deathstarr Awakens the Force

Ringo Deathstarr achieves a Pure Mood, Lench anthem decries Eastside gentrification, and a Pink Floyd scion takes root in Austin

"...Alex Gehring: We used to have the Enigma song playing..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Drafthouse Hosts Air Sex Competition

"...Ritz is hosting round three of the Austin Air Sex Championships, a sexual variation on the ever-popular Air Guitar..."

Jan. 22, 2008 Sports Post by Kristine Tofte

Off the Record

Griff Luneburg breaks his silence on the Cactus Cafe

"...to or followed the Jan. 29 announcement that the Texas Union would repurpose the campus landmark. He didn't have..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...the Black Keys premieres in the film program, while SXSW announced last week that the artists would deliver a..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...Beyond these SXSW alumni, the expanding lineup adds a significant number of..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

La Doña, Wet Leg, Wolf Eyes, and Chris Patrick Added to SXSW’s 2022 Music Ranks

… along with 302 other acts from around the world

"...South by Southwest expands its 2022 music lineup today with over 300 acts..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW List No. 9

Number nine (Wale), number nine (Miike Snow), number nine (Peaches)

"...Dolan, nightmare rappers Ho99o9, Chicago’s New Wave punk rapper Hxlt (pronounced “Holt”), UK-Canadian electro maven Richie Hawtin, bounce diva..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place is this..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW’s Big Third List

YFN Lucci, Wyclef Jean, Ought, and 572 more

"...Other notable additions to SXSW’s Music week, running March 12-18, include heavy shoegaze trio..."

Jan. 10, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Otaku* Overload!!!

After Monster Island Studios sank, Austin's acting community and Houston animé giant A.D. Vision unleashed talent bent on vengeance and redemption (*otaku = animé geek)

"...woefully dubbed English emanating from the mismoving mouths of Japanese people. This is, on the face of it, peculiar...."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Xenophobia?

International Acts at SXSW

"...yours, you can plant yourself at Emo's and stand next to the A&R types from L.A and N.Y. who..."

March 7, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...Stephen Colbert, Diplo, and the NSA’s Director of Cybersecurity, SXSW diversifies its music lineup with the largest artist list..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Rolls Out Second Artist List

Wire, Jucee Froot, plus 207 real acts and one Hollywood contrivance

"...Memphis rapper Jucee Froot, and Sigur Rós-affiliated multi-disciplinary musician Alex Somers...."

Nov. 13, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...normal three-wave structure for this big bang (that said, expect maybe a few extra surprises before opening night on..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...Count this as the third lineup list revealed by SXSW, totaling 964 performers of what will ultimately tally over..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Friday Showcase Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...Ranch (also known as the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) is long gone, but its disuse may explain why..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

It Came From Corsicana

Mrs. Telling Meets Mrs. Not Telling

"...I read you something?" she says in a throaty Texas twang which, through occasional crisp consonants and fastidious vowels,..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Books Feature by Marion Winik

SXSW International Bands

From Yugoslavia to Plutonia, here come SXSW's International bands armada.

"...How far does the Chronicle's SXSW International Bands supplement range in its coverage? Plutonia, Pluto!..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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