SXSW Record Reviews

Built to Spill

"...punk rock comes when a perfectly placed wall of noise wraps itself around you in a warm embrace and..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...of the Bible when it said "Make a joyful noise."..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Review

Jazz Sides

"...Make Some Noise (Ark 21)..."

June 12, 1998 Music Review

Sticking it to the Fat, Lazy Americans

International Acts at SXSW

"...Belgium): Belgian band with a Puerto Rican frontman writing part-American-jazz-part-Sino-noise-punk that have Spanish titles but are sung in English...."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Record Reviews

"...Peace and Noise (Arista)..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Music Review

Reissues

"...During their too-brief lifespan, Australia's brutarian roots/noise terrorists the Birthday Party seemed like this secret you..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Postmarks

The Xicanindio Poet

"...light rail station for nearly a year. The only noise or distraction that we experienced in our apartment building..."

April 11, 1997 Column

The Life and Times of an Emotional Transient

Poetry Festival Salutes Albert Huffstickler

"...pronouncing, "The problem with today's generation is they confuse noise with passion. Passion doesn't have to be loud or..."

March 28, 1997 Books Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Coach's Corner

"...theory. People complain it's too cavernous to make much noise, but this is simply bullshit. I've been to girls'..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...an aficionado, one for whom the beat and the noise and fury was All, punk rock has remained merely..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

The Word Made Song

Gospel Music in Austin

"..."Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Music Feature

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

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Guiding Light, power poppers Touch Girl Apple Blossom, and noise rockers Wet Dip. The trio’s long-awaited sophomore album, Hell..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Friend

A dog and woman find common ground in grief

"...is so overwhelming and overwritten, it eventually becomes white noise. None of this hangs on Watts, who’s wonderful. Quite..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Thank You Very Much

Doc explores the unknowable comic genius Andy Kaufman

"...funny. He wanted them to laugh because it’s the noise that emerges from the intersection of the primordial and..."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...2000s emo angst, toyed expertly with his accent on noise-building ballads and guitar-forward jams alike. Together with ear-catching guitar..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...Winningham calls himself a “noisemaker,” and, in recent years, he has directed that noise..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Visual Arts Review: Juan Cisneros’ “Tethered Ashes”

Physical and sound-based pieces offer a visceral sensory sensation in Co-Lab exhibit

"...sat in a quiet place and listened to whatever noise carries on the wind? That feeling is channeled here..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...take the Lynch tactic: No more letting the unnecessary noise dictate our time. That noise includes but is not..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...The kids are alright, indeed.  – Carys Anderson Japanese Noise, English EBM, and Austin Post-Punk Levitate Homegrown Halloween Binge..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Quiet: The city is making moves to reduce machinery noise, the Austin Monitor reports. An Oct. 9 City Council..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: Augmented Creativity – Why We Should Embrace AI in Content Creation

A video production professional makes the case for AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, human creativity

"...as smart audio cleaning, are particularly impressive. DaVinci Resolve’s noise reduction capabilities automatically identify and remove unwanted background noise,..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Brian Kaleh

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...also directs city staff to create a sort of noise map so people can have accurate expectations about noise..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...Prehuman plays shoegaze songs from last week’s debut 7-inch, noise rock veterans Borzoi pummel sonic fury, and Sarah Ronan..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...Steve Pike played in Carl Sagan’s Skate Shoes and..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Quiet Place: Day One

Spinoff prequel details how those noise-hating monster aliens first came to invade Earth

"...prequel to the hit horror franchise details how those noise-hating monster aliens first came to invade Earth...."

June 28, 2024 Movie Review

Levitation’s Insane 2024 Lineup Includes the Jesus Lizard, Slowdive, and Gang of Four

Psychedelic festival returns October 31 to November 3

"...of alternative music’s most influential artists – including Austin-launched noise rock legends the Jesus Lizard, post-punk pioneers Gang of..."

June 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Megan Thee Stallion Was More Than a Hot Girl at Moody Center

It's the summer, so we had to get hot with the stage titan

"...sing, shout, escape; then it's time to quiet the noise for a moment to really affirm yourself. While it's..."

June 14, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Restaurant Review: Bambino

New Eastside pizza joint from L’Oca d’Oro owners has something to say

"...will plug in my usual caveat about the near-injurious noise levels. The exposed concrete beams in the ceiling provide..."

June 7, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...Unlike the gristly noise of hometown rioters Borzoi, Memphis-based Optic Sink takes its..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...recording forever,” and Gentleman Rogues used new LP Surface Noise as a springboard to show themselves as heirs to..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

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