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

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...an “indefinite hiatus,” or as they say in the industry, the alt-rock graveyard. With a sound that more closely..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...Fresh off her composition collab of multimedia stage doc Postcards From the Border, Austin’s Texican vocalist..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...quite” ever again. brat finally launched this decades-long music industry grinder from curious cult artist – always on the..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronic: One Year After the Raid, Adam Reposa Stays Flagrant

Celebrating a “raidiversary” with ATX Budtenders

"...“We think he’s helping us by taking out the..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Of Montreal, Pixies, Kinky Curly Coily Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended live music for your week

"...This multimedia convergence feels like a direct response to this year’s..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...started as “Chicken Ramen” has expanded into an entire industry of easy-to-make, easy-to-accessorize comfort food that gets its due..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...today and tomorrow in the comics, gaming, animation, and multimedia storytelling arts,” Austin’s very own symposium for comic fans..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...Dreunan will look at what's happening in the game industry – and why so many nongaming companies are getting..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News

Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go

"...laid off 11 people – an engineer, the entire multimedia team and copy desk, and two reporters and an..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Tribune Lays Off Journalists and Entire Copy Desk

Colleagues call it “a mistake” and “incomprehensible”

"...Another legacy newsroom has joined the alarming industry-wide trend of mass layoffs...."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

New Plans for Bastrop Film Studio Hope to Overcome Its Volatile History

Can new management help Spiderwood Studios rise again?

"...It's also ideal for purposes outside the film industry. In April, Spiderwood hosted Ecstatic Forest Festival, a five-day..."

June 9, 2023 Screens Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Legislature Signs the Check on a Big Boost for Texas Creative Industries

Rebate funding is up, but it's not as simple as it seems ...

"...the new funding totals for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. But how much is it ... and..."

June 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Stars Come Out for Texas Film and Video Game Incentives

Big names in new ad to get big boost over the finish line

"...video game tax rebate system, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP to its friends)...."

May 16, 2023 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Will a Tax Credit Make Life Better or Harder for Texas Filmmakers?

Advocates worry plan would increase production but hurt local talent

"...bill to the House. But sources close to the industry are worried the well-intentioned initiative could backfire...."

April 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...building fan communities, the decentralization of the online music industry, and what pitfalls artists should avoid when jumping into..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Love and bassist Georgia South shake the patriarchy and industry norms with their fervid rap-singing over fiery basslines. Since..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Pheønix, award-winning augmented reality designer, avant-garde movie producer, and multimedia artist Sutu and civil rights activist and partner of..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Comedy Gets a New Buzz at the Buzz Mill

New Seventh Street venue wants to make you laugh your nights away

"...rain on our human parade? Or because our city's industry profile will soon be galvanized by Montreal's Just for..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...of the belief that all theatre companies are now multimedia companies. We need to accept that that's where the..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

"...together at the same facility. Part of a major multimedia project from The New Yorker, the 20-minute immersive film..."

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Sanctifying Saliyah

The electronic producer focuses inward on a striking sophomore EP

"...trio, Sistazz of Tha Nitty Gritty. Saturday, Russian-born UT multimedia professor Yuliya Lanina explores trauma through animation and movement..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...The coronavirus' path of destruction through the concert industry wiped clean the Western swing vet's schedule. Then, Benson..."

July 24, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

AFF's On Story Project Gets Major Grant

NEA financial assist will keep unique project rolling

"...The multimedia project is one of 1,015 arts entities nationwide to..."

June 26, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Industry Advocates Women in Animation Open Austin Chapter

Rooster Teeth, Powerhouse pledge to support women's careers

"...come together to found a local chapter of the industry's biggest advocacy group for women...."

April 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...this was beyond fortuitous. While Austin had a film industry – a mix of small indie pics and visiting..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...groups, and pioneer and innovator of the modern K-Pop industry, Soo-Man Lee in conversation with COO of Capitol Music..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Jackie Venson Solos

Local blues hero goes solo to cut costs, city polls on use of $12 million earmarked for the arts, and the U.S. State Dept. blocks Palestinian artist Dirar Kalash from the Fusebox Festival

"...six out of some 100 recipients had marked "music industry" as their primary creative focus. She says local arts..."

April 12, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

ATX Film News: Good News for Texas’ Film and Game Incentives

"...in the Texas Legislature for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program, better (if incorrectly) known as the film..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

21 Super Bowl LIII Watch Parties in Austin

Pluckers Wing Bar is taking reservations, y’all

"...3pm with a 3:30pm performance by Mobley, Austin's local one-man-band/multimedia artist. For the fancies, a VIP package gets you..."

Jan. 30, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...rising up to seek justice and equality in an industry rife with exploitation. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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