Legendary Austin Rock & Roll Deejay Johnny Walker Has Died

Known as the vibrant host of afternoons on KLBJ

"...as one of the most vibrant and respected personalities in Austin rock radio for more than a decade, passed..."

Nov. 22, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Butterfly Bar Hosts a Night of New Classical Music

Some of our city’s best all in one place

"...The Tetractys New Music crew is charting fresh territory with a show..."

May 22, 2023 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New City Music Manager: Erica Shamaly

Marketing veteran takes over top municipal music post

"...for the last three years worked as director of marketing for ACL Live at the Moody Theater, has been..."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Adds to Music Roster

Imarhan, Minus the Bear, Joan of Arc, Charlotte Day Wilson, and 152 more

"...month for South by Southwest. The organization executed the inaugural South by South Lawn at the White House, their..."

Oct. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Watch This: The Hushabyes Debut on Lindsey Verrill’s New New Sincerity Label

The Jenny Carson-led band premieres an ominous video for “Sleep”

"...The Hushabyes may be the most aptly named band in Austin, at least judging from their debut single “Sleep.”..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

From Pilot to Prime Time: 50 Years of Austin City Limits

Five decades of music resonate at ATX TV Festival

"...A 1911 Steinway grand piano sits on the second floor of Terry..."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

We Have an Issue: Vote Now in the 2022-23 Austin Music Poll

Readers make the call in our annual survey of the best in Austin music

"...The Chronicle first launched the Austin Music Poll more than 40 years ago. It was..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

ATX Queer Music Festival Has Austin Pride Month Singing a New Tune

New music fest boasts an all-queer lineup and a lotta fun.

"...Austin City Limits; South by Southwest; Levitation Fest: In terms..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Music Post by James Scott

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million

Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

"...Despite lengthy discussion last year, Austin City Council did not allocate exclusive funding from the..."

April 30, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

BMI to Open Austin Office

Performance rights organization landing locally in 2019

"...BMI, the major performance rights organization that collects licensing fees for over 800,000 songwriters and publishers globally, has..."

Nov. 8, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The American Analog Set’s Heavy Return and Seven More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, NOOK Turner, the Teeta, and more

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Austin Powell

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"..."Bring earplugs!"..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

What Texas Artists Had to Say on the CMT Music Awards Red Carpet

Jackie Venson, Midland, and more talk country music’s Austin migration

"...called country & western, and post-2010s bro country, the industry arrived in Austin Sunday night, seeming ready to lean..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...II glanced over his shoulder and gave me a piercing look. Queued up at the vinyl room register in..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...many on our tireless (okay actually very, very tired) music team, Friday was filled with the Chronicle’s wild day..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...Every year during South by Southwest, there’s a point in which you..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Monday

Cifika in a tube, Haru Nemuri thrives live, and other highlights

"...Monday of South by Southwest’s music week is typically chill in comparison to the ensuing..."

March 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music Spotlight: Chief Cleopatra

The expressive soul-rock singer from Corsicana grows new roots in Austin

"...[inset-1-right]..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by Morgan-Taylor Thomas

Checking In: Leti Garza Says a Little Prayer

There’s Hope, though perhaps not for country-livin’ connectivity

"...Leti Garza’s affecting new border prayer “La Esperanza” waltzes to a simple..."

Oct. 14, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Conjunto Los Pinkys Readies for the New Normal

“Conjunto has survived [here] for decades and will continue to do so”

"...Bradley Jaye Williams remains a one-man folkloric preservation society in Austin, except he’s..."

Aug. 31, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Pa’lante Superfónicos

Afro-Latin fusionist weighs in on the whole arepa

"...From their first notes of self-described Colombian funk in 2014, Superfónicos proved unique in Austin for roots music..."

June 23, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Bridge Farmers Sustain Sonic Possession

ATX power triangulation bides its time

"...Kyle Rice (d), and Garett Carr (b) report, “We’re putting the artwork together for a tape of unreleased material,..."

June 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Gary Keller’s Austin Music Movement Shifts Resources

Major music advocacy funding impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

"...Gary Keller donated $50,000 to the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians to cover musicians’ insurance premiums through April. The..."

April 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Some of the Best Austin Bars to Watch NFL & College Football Games

Local spots offer specials for fans and fair-weathers alike

"...Look, I was raised Red Raider, but I’ve been in Austin long enough to become completely comfortable rooting for..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...Don't let the word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Spring is a glorious time in Austin, a three-month stretch..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...just touched down and the pilot said, “Welcome to Austin: the Live Music Capital of the World.” Now you..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

SXSW Music News: Wednesday/Thursday

Dignitaries, cancellations, surprise pop-ups, and Thursday picks

"...Elsewhere in the greater U.S.A., the term “March Madness” stirs up..."

March 17, 2016 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Tyler, the Creator Returns to Austin

Odd Futurist on his Austin arrest, a new app, and ice cream

"...The last time Tyler, the Creator performed in Austin, during a day show at the Scoot Inn..."

June 3, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Pro Tips

Prepare thy self

"...Touching down in Austin for the South By Southwest Music..."

March 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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