Y2K Exits Stage Left & Turito Enters the Scene

Local queer DJ puts out first and last EP under the Y2K name

"...for the first time the artist formerly known as Y2K – an electronica-wielding cyber queen blasting bops that made..."

Jan. 5, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Y2K Welcomes You to cyb3rqu33n

The future is femmebot at local queer, DIY showcase

"...Dear qweeahs of Austin, Y2K Technologies would like to install a new update: “Welcome..."

Nov. 27, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Making Hay Out of Y2K

Preparedness 101

"..."It started out with people thinking Y2K was a computer problem," says Brady. "It is a..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Top 10 Y2K Top 10 Lists

Our favorite things about the change of the millennium

"...be pretty cool, isn't it? 6. So, how's that Y2K bunker coming along? 7. Yes, I'd like to place..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Features Feature by Anna Hanks

P1nkstar and Y2K Roll Out the Queerdo Carpet for CYBERBABES

Local SXSW showcase serves queer, femme realness

"...my Lisa Frank-lovin’ queerdos. This Sunday, March 10, performer/artist Y2K and “ur fav electronic popstar” p1nkstar will host CYBERBABES,..."

March 8, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

SXSW Film Review: Y2K

Stoner disaster-comedy banks on 90s nostalgia

"...film from Saturday Night Live cast member Kyle Mooney, Y2K answers the question, “What if that computer bug actually..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

SXSW Film Review: Y2K

Stoner disaster-comedy banks on 90s nostalgia

March 15, 2024 Screens Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Qmmunity: Fangirling Over Austin’s Queer Film Fest

Plus make marriage with p1nkstar and Y2K, and Erica Nix promises no cults

"...The Royal Wedding of p1nkstar & Y2K It's a queer wedding conjoining Austin's queer pop princesses!..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Superstar Search

Three decades after its debut, Jesus Christ Superstar may not seem a radical piece of musical theatre, but Austin Musical Theatre's new production just may return the rock opera to its revolutionary roots.

"...As they began developing ideas for a Y2K JC Superstar, the two AMT leaders were conscious of..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Chief Countdown

Austin police prepare for A2K; Chief Stan Knee says the evening will be almost business as usual

"...-- from accessibility to security and emergency response to Y2K concerns -- A2K is arguably the city's most complicated..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Qmmunity: Entering a New Era

Austin's queer scene enters a new era of great shows, genuine artistry, and good music

"...metamorphosis this past New Year's Eve of local DJ Y2K, who shed that persona to embody their truest self:..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Queer Collaboration Yields Otherworldly Campiness in p1nky and The Kwane: Another Soup Opera!

Genres collide in cartoon-inspired DIY musical

"...the Texas-grown performance collective House of Kenzo), p1nkstar, and Y2K – an often-duo who’ve come to dominate Austin’s queer..."

May 29, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mac Irvine

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...From Saturday's Y2K briefing at Laughing at the Sun gallery, sponsored by..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

How Austin's Queer Community Supports Its Own

Spotlighting the LGBTQ people and orgs looking after our health, youth, elders, and art

"...night, you may find yourself at a p1nkstar and Y2K show transported to a Lisa Frank fever dream of..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

TV Eye

Hankering for millennium specials? Got 27 hours to kill? Find out what's in store this holiday season on the boob tube.

"...subject to last-minute changes. Hey, don't blame me. Blame Y2K. Y2K TV In a live, 25-hour broadcast from nearly..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...already anticipation- and frustration-filled event is the event's namesake, Y2K. As if the safety, accessibility, and winter storm concerns..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Texas Pride Online Fosters Virtual Qmmunity

Queer and trans artists unite across Lone Star State

"...Austin’s perennial queer space-makers Y2K and Dykes You Should Know – aka Beth Schindler,..."

June 26, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2024

"...and co-writer/director Kyle Mooney at the world premiere of Y2K at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday..."

March 10, 2024 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: Girls Like Us Occupy Hotel Free TV

P1nkstar celebrates trans Texan artists on Hotel Vegas' virtual platform and Music Lab closes final location to make way for Tesla

"...Alongside cinematography by Hannah Varnell, local nightlife standard Y2K handled dreamy lighting and sets at Downtown's Coconut Club...."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: p1nkstar Releases Debut EP Number 1 Hits!

Plus Iron Bear kicks off its grand opening weekend, and Cheer Ups celebrates turning double digits

"...time in her career. She and her frequent collaborator, Y2K, are prepping for their SXSW kickoff, CYBERBABES (March 15),..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Public Notice

This week, Public Notice explores bike activism, the Y2K fallout, lesbians who lose their shoes, and so much more ...

"...group ride. Ride wild and free, young bicycle patriots! 440-0471.Y2K Took My Baby Away! You took it all a..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...to have a comforting little sit-down with the president's Y2K czar, John Koskinen. The event includes panel discussions involving..."

July 9, 1999 News Feature

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...Bi Bi Bi: A Y2K Queer Dance Party Travel to the Aughties for Lefty's..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Gene

Plus events, cyber babes, and local queerlebrity book release!

"...Cyberbabes: A Femme and Queer Showcase Y2K Technologies, p1nkstar, Inc., and BossBabes are bringing on a..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Faster Than Sound: Cutting Up on Tuesday

Queer nightlife gets a new clubhouse, SIMS Foundation faces spiked membership, Spoon’s greatest hits, and more

"...and we wanted to bring it Downtown," says cyber-creator Y2K. "This new, baby generation of trans folks wants to..."

June 28, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Last Week in Live Music: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Blood Orange, Moving Panoramas, and More

"...P1nkstar and Y2K (Yung Kwane) at the North Door on February 21,..."

Feb. 26, 2019 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity

FBC will make you blush brighter than the Trail of Lights

"...CYB3RQU33N Y2K speaks her own language, but don't get lost in..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice

Public Notice ponders the end of the world as we know it, and feels damn fine. Happy New Year!

"...is just an act -- well, we'll eat our Y2K party hats. What struck us most about this article,..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Your 15 Minutes Are Up, Mr. Gates

Top Nine Cyber Stories

"...Millennium Bug. In '98, with the millennium fast approaching, "Y2K bug" doomsday scenarios started poppin' up all over the..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Queer South By Proficiency Check

Save time in choosing what LGBTQ to catch, and roll the dice with Qmmunity's recommendations

"...lineup also includes Austin Music Award nominee Turito, fka Y2K, whose work as a DJ and digital artist move..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

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