iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...D-O-double-G made a name for himself writing country and blues music before adopting his Swamp Dogg moniker and character..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash

The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

"...“but we wanted to have the greens and the blues and the purples and the oranges. That’s the fun..."

May 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...What does it mean? Antone’s, expanding beyond its usual blues repertoire with this seven-act bill, celebrates Asian American Pacific..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Lord Buffalo Drummer Yamal Said, a Legal U.S. Resident, Detained by Border Officials

Band cancels tour to concentrate on bandmate's safety, freedom

"...The psychedelic sludge-blues quartet had been preparing for an eight-date European tour..."

May 14, 2025 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...which is headlined by one of the truly great blues rock acts of our age – one of the..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...contradiction. A big-boned, openly gay Marxist fronting the ferocious, blues-based hardcore of the Dicks, Floyd’s howl and humor helped..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers and..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers and..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...as inspiration for his folky new single “Coyote Howlin Blues.”..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Skylark Lounge Is Closing This Weekend

Beloved Airport Boulevard venue’s farewell shows are to be announced

"...asked by the Chronicle why he was closing the blues club, known for hosting key artists like Soul Man..."

April 28, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Blues Festival 2025

"...Austin Blues Festival returned to the Moody Amphitheater April 26-27 with..."

April 28, 2025 Photo Gallery

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...the venue is ADA-compliant.   – James Scott Austin Blues Festival..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Antone’s Nightclub Celebrates 50 Years at 2025 Austin Blues Festival

April 26-27 event colors outside the genre lines

"...The Austin Blues Festival returns to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park April..."

April 21, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...– an electrifying take on the region’s signature “desert blues.” Tokyo-based Maya Ongaku, in contrast, leans into the genre’s..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Jackie Venson, The Love Anthology

Blues guitarist breathes life into improvisational jam sessions and soul-searching meditations

"...out a monthlong residency at Antone’s. Since 2022, the blues songstress has greeted the year with special guests and..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...evolved into an eclectic quintet that sweeps across country, blues, and vintage rock & roll to expand their sweet,..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

For Paul Simon, a Quiet Celebration Still Resounds

Songwriter’s Bass Concert Hall residency is subdued yet profound

"...resounded like hymnals, while others inserted bits of Delta blues and quite a bit of flamenco flair – so..."

April 9, 2025 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

St. Vincent Becomes Annie Clark at the Moody Amphitheater

Chameleonic Dallas native gives Austin a career-spanning set

"...Daddy’s Home closer – was transformed into an all-out blues ballad, with Clark’s comfortable alto stretching ever higher before..."

April 8, 2025 Music Post by Abby Johnston

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Genevieve Wood A Tribute to Billie Holiday and the Blues with Mara Kaye & the Mike Sailors Quartet..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Luv Doc: Dropping Hints

Your patience is heroic

"...dirt bike by now – or maybe playing gut-wrenching blues guitar solos like that little Asian kid with the..."

March 28, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...“Easy Money,” but “Get Up Outta Texas,” a decade-old blues number he said he used to play on the..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...performed with his junior high school band), “Sing My Blues” (his first original song, written at the age of..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Rounding Up a Good Time at Rodeo Austin

This year’s rodeo features fun for kids, music lovers, and enjoyers of carnival rides

"...mix of sounds from conjunto to country to singer-songwriter-led blues. Every day concludes in a bigger name gracing the..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...open with electro-pop by Sofie Royer but forks to country-blues with the Deslondes and Charley Crockett’s release and signing..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: O'Dessa

Bold rock opera dazzles but doesn’t quite land its allegory

"...O’Dessa is set to be released on Hulu on..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Dust Bowl Blues and Dystopian Futures in South by Southwest Musical O’Dessa

Geremy Jaspar on his Sadie Sink post-apocalyptic Americana odyssey

"...the hardscrabble elegies of Hank Williams and the cursed blues of Robert Johnson. “I knew she was going to..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Camaraderie, Collaboration, and Sonic Time Travel Stuffed the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Stacked Antone’s jam piled on the sounds of the city

"...Musician, Album, and Song of the Year, plus Best Blues and Guitarist, though technically Gary Clark Sr. did in..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...ride? If so, how’s he going out? As the bluesy rocker belting out Faces-style raunch fests like “Stay With..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...Best Blues: Gary Clark Jr...."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

What to Expect at the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Our annual celebration of local music and the people who make it happen returns to Antone’s March 2

"...In honor of our host venue, veteran blues drummer Jay Moeller leads an Antone’s 50th anniversary set..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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