Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...BÖNDBREAKR. The stacked lineup also counts in Kansas City noise rockers (The) Medicine Theory, former Melvins bassist Mark Deutrom,..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...of Black Eyes, among many others – melds industrial noise rock with textured distortion. See the three lyricless arrangements..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...1989 with a Capitol Records debut, their Stones-meets-Gun Club noise got lost in the gap between jangly college rockers..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Psych Fest Announces Night Shows With the Zakary Thaks, METZ, Luna Li

As well as set times for the main fest at Far Out Lounge

"...announced Downtown kickoff and night shows, including sets from noise punks METZ, hardcore Floridians Gouge Away, and dream-pop multi-instrumentalist..."

April 3, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...sludge guitar still supersedes. On April Fools’ Day, the noise rockers play for free at South Austin arcade Blazer..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

SXSW Film Review: The Greatest Hits

Love means never having to flip to the B side

"...that took Max’s life. In the meantime, she wears noise-canceling headphones in public to ward off unexpected seizures, and..."

March 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin FC, Philadelphia Union Share an Unlikely Bond

The fans were there, even before MLS was

"...that there’s a supporters group without a team, make noise, create attention, create awareness, and hopefully that will attract..."

March 15, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...All Over Me, which remains an inimitable display of noise catharsis. King of pedals J Mascis scratched out the..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...U.S. Her dazzling blend of post-bop, dub, psychedelia, and noise rock bathed the audience in waves of reverb and..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Interview: Scowl Reinvigorates the Hardcore Punk Playbook

Vocalist Kat Moss reflects on their genre-pushing EP and pop influence

"...ardor, Scowl vocalist Kat Moss isn’t afraid to make noise. “I’m not trying to hide the fact that I..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...FRUITICA, whose latest single “NYC Feeling” cuts through scratchy noise guitar with Jon French’s distorted groan.   – Carys..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...from Montreal punks DVTR’s debut EP. BONJOUR exhibits bubbly noise (“Crématorium”) and buzzing guitar layers (“DVTR”), all held down..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Short and Sweet: Los Mosquitos

A different look at the migrant experience outside of politics

"...the personal and individual experience is lost in the noise of a larger debate. Not so in “Los Mosquitos,”..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...Nineties noise rockers Cherubs were inducted into the Austin Music Hall..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Music Industry Hall of Fame: Poster Visionary Jim Franklin

The iconic artist reflects on armadillos, self-unemployment, and his influence on Austin culture

"...of course I was stepping on sticks and making noise. So he let me go on my own and..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

Intense quartet launches self-titled debut on Feb. 16

"...beer can all over the strings, make some crazy noises, mess with my pedals. I love that. I find..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 9-15

"...Sean Greer. I am allergic to all that dour noise! Personally, I have been entangled in a lot of..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Freightlining Country Music, and new album Honky Tonk Ain’t Noise Pollution keeps pace behind the ripping title track, even..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Matthew Vaughn and the Mystery of the Real Author of Argylle

Director discusses "surreal" TikTok conspiracies

"...isn’t it amazing for you guys, having so much noise about a book, but at the same time I..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DAIISTAR, Pussy Gillette, S.L. Houser, Walker Lukens to Play the Austin Music Awards

Tickets on sale now for the Feb. 25 concert at Antone’s

"...set to take the stage include: DAIISTAR, whose sleek noise-pop debut Good Time earned Album of the Year and..."

Feb. 1, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Uchibā Is Serving Vintage With a Twist

Sushi, scallops, and surprises from the newest Uchi offshoot in Downtown

"...visits – and even with a full house, the noise level works. Well done, Uchibā playlist-maker, with your Thundercat..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco

Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event

"...Landlock Festival is presented by Noise Frontier, co-founders of Willie Nelson’s Spicewood ranch gathering, Luck..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...KUTX 98.9 FM has played nothing but white noise since Saturday. The station pointed to issues with its..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

A Note From the Associate Publisher

"...be more visually interesting, and break through all the noise to deliver the most useful, well-informed news and event..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Cassidy Frazier

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...to the underground's dominant strains: Nirvana, psychedelic punk's thrashing noise, Replacements-style power-slop, and the Drag City Records nation (sort..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

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

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

"...Kimbrell yelped a mariachi grito to introduce an unreleased noise rock descension, while Gonzalez led the proceedings with purring..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

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

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

"...the band's 2022 demo, packs a Tasmanian devil of noise and Anna's gravelly roar. The tape's grungy instrumental "Intro"..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Joan Baez I Am a Noise

The public, private, and secret lives of the folk icon

"...autobiographical truth. Early in Joan Baez I Am a Noise, a remarkably vital Baez acknowledges how we often selectively..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...at Levitation 2022. Austin quartet DAIISTAR ride their breakout noise pop into the new year, while Philly-based trip-hop duo..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

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