Review: Alejandro Escovedo, Echo Dancing

Rechanneling 14 catalog selections’ romantic existentialism

"...– Brian Eno, even – Escovedo translates a 14-track playlist spanning 70 deep-dive minutes from iconic 20th century (boy)..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Review: Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience

Longtime host of Eklektikos, first-time documentary

"...fan, I loved Eklektikos for its unpredictable but excellent playlist and, as the film notes, his voice provided the..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...Pulling acts from a college radio DJ’s playlist, Australian publication Monster Children takes over Empire Garage on..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

SXSW Documentary Goes Inside the Eclectic World of John Aielli

The spirit of radio lives in Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience

"...interviews with local artists or day laborers, and a playlist could include Brahms, Asleep at the Wheel, and frog..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Olivia Rodrigo, at the Precipice of Rock and Pop Stardom

Singer teeters on poise and rowdiness for fourth GUTS tour stop

"...with Air’s 1998 “Sexy Boy,” heard in the pre-show playlist)...."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Uchibā Is Serving Vintage With a Twist

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

"...Old-Fashioned and the refreshing strawberry Ranch Water. A kickass playlist was on during both visits – and even with..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Paper Cuts

New Austin music picks from francene rouelle, variety

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...KOOP 91.7 FM Radio, One Of Us, Paste, The Playlist, and other publications (find more info at austinfilmcritics.org)...."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Color in Sara Hickman’s An Eclectic Array of Texas Musicians

Presenting two illustrations from Sara Hickman’s new volume

"...bow last week, as well as an @AustinChronicle Spotify playlist (The Chronicle's Favorite Austin Albums of 2023) with one..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Glasshealer’s Face-Peeling “Brace Yourself” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, 8BIT WIZRD, Magna Carda, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...Through our headphones, turntables, and car speakers, these are..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville Still Reigns, Reimagined, at the Moody Theater

Try “Fuck and Run” as “Make Love and Stick Around”

"...cohesion, Teitelbaum and Phair recently co-curated Spotify's well-listened "Thrifted" playlist, the cover of which features the musicians posing in..."

Dec. 2, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Mike Melinoe’s Playfully Sinister “Casper” and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Loveme, sayang, Shaz, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...I opt for the already queued "Hindu Love Songs" playlist...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

How Dan Brown Created Neo-Noir Your Lucky Day

Director and his star and composer on the twisty thriller

"...around a little bit.” What he constructed is a playlist of gas station Muzak, a mixtape of holiday tunes..."

Nov. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Austin Powell

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...on a staged musical to my absolute favorite nostalgic playlist of all time."..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

alexalone’s Insistent Soundscape and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

Next music picks from Large Brush Collection, Will Johnson, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...through all music platforms. Next track on your ass-shaking playlist is obvi the new mix from BabiBoi Juicy and..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

10 Years On, KUTX Celebrates Staying Fresh

Hip-hop, local talent help to upend public radio assumptions

"...local talent, many of which land on KUTX's official playlist...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Sun June's Still-Life "Get Enough" and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Meat Joy, El Combo Oscuro, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Laiken Neumann

Book Smart: Four Young Bookers Fueling Austin's Collegiate Music Scene

Behind the unjaded lineups of Happen Twice, Howdy Gals, Moonbby, and Beary Good

"...shared music with his new friends via a hodgepodge playlist, named after Detroit singer-songwriter Mark Whalen's song "Happen Twice."..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

A Band Called Ma’s Slow Burn and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Ifé Neuro, Kydd Jones, Fuvk, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Elizabeth Braaten

Malik Baptiste’s Statement of Self and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Holy Wave, Explosions in the Sky, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 28 - August 3

"...joy may occur is when we listen to a playlist of songs sequenced in unpredictable ways – say Mozart..."

July 28, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Foxtales Gets Back on Stage After Bicycle Accident and Spinal Surgery

Cleared to play guitar, the indie-pop act returns at Hot Summer Nights

"...week, I was listening every single day to this playlist that I made,” says Fox. The melancholic playlist consisted..."

July 18, 2023 Music Post by Leo Vernor

Magna Carda's Wild West Refresh and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Farmer's Wife, Sentimental Family Band, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify. Magna Carda, “Cowboy”..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A celebration of Bobbie Nelson, a big birthday for Carousel Lounge, and more recommended shows

"...stumbled upon Wallice's "23" via Spotify's New Music Friday playlist and instantly felt like I'd unearthed a diamond. The..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Abby Johnston

With a Punk Attitude Towards Hyperpop, Alice Longyu Gao Celebrates Pride at the Ballroom

Singer’s LED sign declared Let’s Hope Heteros Fail, Learn and Retire

"...personally shouted her out on her “Women of Choice” playlist in 2020. Though unpredictable onstage, she came through with..."

June 25, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

Being Dead’s Wild Western Chase and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Nemegata, EXOTIC FRUITICA, Quiet Light, and more

"...and music videos from Austin artists. Listen to our playlist on the @austinchronicle Spotify...."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

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