Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Kicking off this new season of music-related movies from KOOP, Darkside Daddy and Ear Candy 2.0..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the Austin Music Awards sticks. The Austin Chronicle celebrates the year in..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

What’s New at the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards?

The Zev Award launches, Antone’s hosts, and winners are out of the bag

"...wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the Austin Music Awards sticks. The Austin Chronicle celebrates the year in..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...A notable breakout from Mexico to the stateside alternative music scene, the Culiacán, Sinaloa singer-songwriter cut back on features..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Margaret Moser Award: Behind-the-Scenes Concert Wiz Rosa Madriz

The talent buyer and Margaret Moser Award winner discusses her career shift and influential decades in Austin music

"...From Fun Fun Fun Fest to Mohawk, Rosa Madriz..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...Borrell looks to incorporate a long-term vision for the club as the Verde and Black start its fourth league..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...in post-World War II Austin and proprietress of a nightclub empire centered around what was, for generations, the heart..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jaded Celebrates Asian Talent With FRIENDS: FOREVER SXSW Showcase

Featuring SE SO NEON, Alice Longyu Gao, mui zyu

"...Today, independent entertainment company Jaded announces the largest Asian-centric music showcase event to hit this year’s South by Southwest..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...Alongside the Austin Music Awards’ annual Hall of Fame inductions, much-loved Austin artist..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...free-to-the-public Waterloo performances leading up to the ticketed Ameripolitan Music Awards on Sunday. Likewise, Nashville native Gabe Lee put..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...“Adagio for Strings,” Brit Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, and American Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, performed in collaboration..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...and beignets), bourbon barrel beers, kid-friendly games, and live music from Chansons et Soulards, Austin Cajun Aces, Jean Pierre..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Friday 9 - Saturday 10, Continental Club..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

The Off Beat: Porcelain Infuses Noise Rock with “Realistic Ambition”

Intense quartet launches self-titled debut on Feb. 16

"...Anyone who’s seen Porcelain live knows: Their music washes over you. Once singer-guitarist Steve Pike gets his..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column 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

"...the TV programming as well, and expect the "secret music showcase" rumor mill to start grinding with the addition..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, Dave Malloy’s musical adaptation of a 70-page section of Tolstoy’s great tome...."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Wait, We're Still Here!

"...grab the Chronicle, quickly go through the listings on music, art openings, classical music, dance, and what you now..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Postmarks

Last Week in Live Music: The Bluebonnets, Robin Pecknold, Emily Wolfe, Moving Panoramas, Snõõper, Tear Dungeon, and More

"...The Bluebonnets at Continental Club on January 20, 2024..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Photo Gallery

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...Now, the local artist turns his attention to more musical inspirations, from Prince and David Bowie to Björk and..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

We Have an Issue: Yup, Something’s Different

The story behind our new print redesign

"...that will also include developments in all disciplines, including music, the arts, restaurants, and more. The goal is to..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Giddy Ups Owner Nancy M. Morgan Welcomed All, and Didn’t Put Up With Disrespect

Three-day celebration remembers the beloved honky-tonk owner

"...liquor license until 2014, and didn’t become a live music destination until 1997, when Morgan was managing and working..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Patrick Beach

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are set to hit..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...the case, take advantage of our many queer book clubs running right now. The Little Gay Shop's fiction book..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...of a homegrown Latin scene – like all popular music since this time last century – liquefied into our..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...into college where the two buckled down on their music while pursuing degrees at the University of Texas, a..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...(conceptually repeated in July for Hot Summer Nights) Austin music is the main event. The whole enchilada. The reason..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...to blow the roof off CUC's inside stage: Perreo Club's Suxxy Puxxy and Dyke Season's Dragonnqueen. Fri., Jan. 12,..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Paul Lovelace, David McMurry, Ryan Olson, Ben Wu Legendary musician Swamp Dogg, alongside housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, have..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

An Austin Music Poll FAQ: Attempting Answers on the 43-Year Tradition

Winner announcements move to print; the party moves to Antone’s

"...Chronicle as a brand-new baby publication, the first Austin Music Poll ran in the paper on Dec. 18, 1981...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in the paper..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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