Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 5, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Erica Nix Is on the (Mayoral) Run

Local queer fitness icon aims to keep ATX weird, queer, and affordable

"...on the city’s future. She’s expressed those thoughts through performance art as well as recent feature-length film Erica’s First..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

“Trailheads and Transmutations” at Davis Gallery Honors the Reparative Quality of Nature

Artists Felice House & Dana Younger capture the glory in all dimensions

"...provide a bit of personal background for the Chronicle’s art-loving readers' enjoyment before or after viewing this new “Trailheads..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Live Celebrations of Desire

People who need people make for one helluva compelling show

"...it's the carnal come-hither of sexual attraction or a heartfelt ache for simpatico companionship, desire's relentless pull is the..."

July 22, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Decruiting APD Artists/Activists Imagine a World Without Police, One Cop at a Time

Site discourages recruits, encourages cops to quit the force

"...traffic about a year ago behind an Austin Police Department patrol car and noticed the bumper sticker promoting the..."

June 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Putting the Art into Fart: Peter Strickland Heats Up Flux Gourmet

The filmmaker traces how industrial music informed his new work

"...Strickland wouldn't call himself a fan of seminal British art goths Joy Division, "but I appreciated – pardon the..."

June 24, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Gallery Shows for Your Summer Eyes

Indoor visual art brings the light, eschews the heat

"...thereof – culled from entire worlds of creation by artists in this sizzling urban hub. And, ahhhhh, do that..."

June 24, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...Engulfing Billy Perkins in living color, Paul McCartney, Bonnie Raitt, Cherie Currie, Dee Dee Ramone, and Joe..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: BabiBoi's Spitfire Soundtrack for the Club and Beyond

Ballroom rapper joins the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce's Pride in Local Music next Saturday, and more music news

"..."Ms. Girl6" Lepore connected in a former San Antonio-based performance group called the Plastik Collective. At the time, San..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Kitty Kitty Bang Bang Gets Back Together for the Texas Burlesque Festival

The kitties of Austin's legendary burlesque troupe still have claws

"...at the memory. It was 2001, and the first-ever performance of Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, the legendary Austin burlesque..."

May 27, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Panic Fest 2022: Woodland Grey

Fear in the forest in this subtle psychological horror

"...the intrusions of Chelsea Goldwater, giving a deeply disturbing performance as the mysterious and increasingly terrifying child that plagues..."

May 18, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Far Out Is Having a Moment

Scrappy South Austin venue is building a major presence in the city’s live music ecosystem

"...no de facto headliner, and it occurring on a particularly stacked weekend in Austin's spring concert calendar, the reunion..."

May 13, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Faster Than Sound: How Two Years Off Made Oblivion Access Festival Even Better

An interview with the truly independent booking duo on their landmark lineup

"...Alongside previously booked artists like rapper Lil Ugly Mane and punk representatives Converge..."

May 6, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Pompo: The Cinéphile

Giddy anime about life and love in the film biz

"...the Dead. Now, there's Pompo: The Cinéphile, a giddy, heartfelt anime that celebrates how passionate people can be about..."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Queer Workout Queen Invites You to Erica’s First Holy Sh!t

The agony and the ecstasy of Erica Nix

"...movie. The spiritual sister to 2019's Austin Motel poolside performance art show "This Is Not A Cult: An Erica..."

April 29, 2022 Screens Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Leading the Drag Revolution

Vanguard showrunner Hermajestie the Hung talks challenging bigots & creating a space “ruled by love and governed by freaks”

"...by love and governed by freaks," and find true artistic drag enlightment...."

April 29, 2022 Column by James Scott

Thee Gay Agenda’s Big Top Queerness

Local queer variety show returns to its in-person clownery roots

"...April 28, event title, “Under the Big Top,” this performance promises to be a true return to form. Of..."

April 26, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Fusebox Artists Display “Prime Specimens” of Southern Camp

Kale Roberts, Silky Shoemaker, Michelle Devereaux put a truck in drag

"...all three will feature in Tailgate Projects’ truck painting performance on April 16 at MASS Gallery as part of..."

April 14, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival

Defeat your FOMO with these top picks from the free and fantastic arts festival

"...to the Fusebox Festival (April 13-17)! Music, dance, visual art, vibrant spectacle, community engagement, and – which free events..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mikaela Davis, Knocked Loose, Curtis McMurtry, Questlove, and more recommended shows

"...More than just southern South Austin or "the Cabela's part" of I-35, Buda's got a rustic little Main Street,..."

April 15, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Embraces Ceramicist and Educator Tammie Rubin

Tito's Vodka prize winner looks forward to her 2023 solo show

"...Tammie Rubin, ceramic is an extremely generative material. The artist uses clay to produce sculpture – and installation-based work..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Vivie Behrens

Moontower Star Sophie Buddle on How Comedy Is Becoming More Welcoming to Women

“Austin is such a comedy city”

"...this,'" she added. "I just love comedy as an art form. I think it's really cool to have such..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

Nané Vocalist Daniel Sahad Has Passed Away

Band confirms passing of “our beautiful leader,” age 29

"...of exuberant Austin pop-rock band Nané, has left this earth. The band broke the news this afternoon on social..."

April 11, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival

The return of the avant garde and experimental drama and artextravaganza

"...Fidelio, near the end of April; but here they've partnered with Washington National Opera and TimeLooper Inc. to bring..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Gao Brothers Sculpture, San Antonio

Beijing-based artists spark political discussion

"...steel sculpture was done by the Gao Brothers, Beijing-based artists Gao Zhen and Gao Qiang. It was first shown..."

April 8, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

An Ode to 25 Years of Joy With Peter Bay

Celebration puts Austin Symphony Orchestra conductor center stage

"...this live music capital for 111 years, nearly a quarter of them spent with Bay at the helm. It’s..."

March 31, 2022 Arts Post by Jasmine Lane

Qmmunity: Trans Visibility, Y’all

What does trans visibility mean this Trans Day of Visibility?

"...mark the org's first in-person event since the pandemic's start. Free food will be on offer, but it's first..."

April 1, 2022 Column by James Scott

Review: Austin Playhouse’s The Catastrophist

Aptly timed return to the stage for a meditation on science and risk

"...his work in viral forecasting, and Austin Playhouse co-Associate Artistic Director Ben Wolfe is no amateur actor. Ben's embodiment..."

April 1, 2022 Arts Feature by Ellen Daly

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 1-7

"...21-April 19): In 1904, it wasn't illegal to use performance-enhancing drugs during Olympic competitions. Runner Thomas Hicks took advantage..."

April 1, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...Over six days, our bullpen of adventurous scribes reviewed performances by over 50 acts from roughly a dozen countries...."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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