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

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

"...In the club-hopping spirit, and looking to walk off our chicken parm from Marinara Miracles, Chronicle writers caught..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Four Trailblazing Tequilas Reinvigorating the Spirit’s Reputation

When it comes to the tequila renaissance, sip it, don't shoot it

"...elixir in Mexico, the rich history and diverse array of nuanced flavors were temporarily forgotten in the U.S. sea..."

July 7, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

New Documentary Every Body Illuminates the “I” in LGBTQIA

Local intersex activist Alicia Roth Weigel talks new doc

"...comes to queer people’s bodies, there’s up to 2% of the population that is living proof that gender is..."

June 30, 2023 Screens Post by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 10-16

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): To get the most out of upcoming opportunities for intimacy, intensify your attunement to and..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Until the End of the World

Writing is not what I live for, it’s how I live

"...What Books Press. They received this essay the 6th of February, just as COVID-19 began to make us all..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Arts Feature by Michael Ventura

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...into the COVID-19 pandemic, two facts are clear. Vaccination offers both the best means of reducing the spread of..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bigger Than Me: The Musical Journey of BLK ODYSSY

A child of funk who lost his brother to police brutality soundtracks a revolution on BLK VINTAGE

"...scored an invitation to the show from a member of Badu's team, but they lacked the juice to produce..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...Mad gods, spurting space barbarians and a head full of metal. Yes, Fantastic Fest has announced its first wave..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...Comets don't enjoy the luxury of choosing a landing place or time, instead burning out..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...It was the last of May's thunderstorms, and the rain pounded down on Camp..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

25 Years Ago, Sublime Arrived in Austin and Cut One of the Decade's Biggest Albums

Local producer Paul Leary put some Austin in the Long Beach surf/punk/dub trio's mix

"...Epitome of tragedy and triumph, Sub­lime's eponymous third album became a..."

May 7, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin on TV: The Bizarre Story of Cable Access

Web series and documentary highlight the wild heyday of Austin Public Access and its vibrant future

"...Everything changed for documentarian John Spottswood Moore when he learned about..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...– the 18th worst in the country. For most of those commuters, that time is spent stuck behind a..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Robert Rodriguez Brings His Next Project Back to Austin to Trailblaze Safe Production Protocols

Troublemaking in the time of pandemic

"...a July 27 start date – making it one of the first features to go into production under new..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

2020 Council Races Already Taking Shape

Alter draws a challenger for D10 seat

"...includes a toehold in the central city and much of West Austin. (Sethi filed her campaign treasurer appointment on..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large and small has announced its first wave..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Central Texas Lawmakers Speak Out About the 86th Legislative Session

Interviews with the team representing 2.1 million Austin metro residents

"...chastened Senate (and lieutenant governor), and an awful lot of new faces, the Legislature faces many possible outcomes as..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...key issues in the lead-up to the first day of the session, Tuesday, January 8. The State Budget and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Playback Punches Out

After six years and 388,000 words, "Playback" hands off the music column

"...Back when I had a food stamp card instead of a Platinum Badge, I used to sneak into South..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The San Marcos Music Scene Runs Deep

ACL Fest hip-hop headliners Brockhampton might just be the tip of the iceberg from our neighbors south on I-35

"...exhibition center acts as a headquarters for local artists of the small college town. Bumping through the speakers was..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Music Feature by Jeremy Steinberger

Point Austin: Loaded Dice

If we can't pull together on climate change, we face an unlivable future

"...Texas Tech climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe for the city of Austin. Apparently, we'll be around 100 degrees all week,..."

July 27, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Playback: A Nomad in Austin

Abhi the Nomad drops anchor, Whip In’s new soul, and Wilson Marks makes his mark

"...The son of an Indian diplomat, Vaidehi grew up in a whirlwind..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...Back in July, news broke out of North Austin that a 90-year-old resident of a nursing..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

DVDanger: Another Evil

Carson D. Mell on crying exorcists, plus home release update

"...at SXSW 2016, and reaches VOD this week) starts off like every traditional haunting story. A family moves into..."

May 6, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...Crow has spent a lifetime experiencing the events most of us just read about in the paper. She was..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Sanctity of All Life?

Notes on David Joseph's death

"...“We do value the sanctity of all life here at the department. So yesterday’s events,..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Post by Kahron Spearman

Roe's End?

After nearly three years of fighting, Texas reproductive rights advocates will get their day at the U.S. Supreme Court

"...Shattered and violated, her future plans quickly fell out of focus...."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Playback: Bob Dylan Goes Electric – Again!

Fifty years ago, Dylan and the Band went electric at Austin's Municipal Auditorium

"...Lost amongst Bob Dylan's many landmark moments of the mid-Sixties, including his electric attack on the Newport..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Good Eye: New Year's Resolutions

Weight, weight, don't tell me

"...I hate New Year's resolutions. There are plenty of personal goals I hope to accomplish in 2015 –..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

The Right Man for the Job

APD welcomes its first openly trans officer

"...In a just world, Senior Police Officer Greg Abbink's story wouldn't be newsworthy, but commonplace. A..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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