Black Elvis

"...at KoolKeith.net is the "Persona" page, a cataloging of rapper Keith Thornton's ever-shifting roster of aliases and alter-egos. Since..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...neighborhood elementary school by fall 2000. - L.T. RIP Rap Rider..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth photograph by Michael Crawford SONIC YOUTH: Every SXSW, it's the..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Album Review: J Soulja, FROM THE SOUL II

Southern culture and perseverance fuel sequel to 2020 LP

"...has truly established himself as a pillar of Austin’s rap scene in the five years since he dropped From..."

April 18, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...debut Built to Last. Seriously – it’s jazz, funk, rap, rock, and Dixieland, with a country twist. The only..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...jeweled cap on Friday, the unorthodox queen traversed her discography of electronic-punk-pop sprinkled with reggae-rap juxtaposed against melodic chorus..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...Launched in 2023, DARKWEBMAFIA is a rap collective featuring Chuck Mallard, Khaki, and NIPS THE ZOMBIE...."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

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

"...Verdes spanned decades of alt-roc, Molotov bounced decades of rap-roc, and Cafe Tacuba pulsed decades of roc en español...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...songwriters Will Taylor and Charlie Martin, the Texas-born twopiece’s discography spans from the lo-fi excellence of 2016 debut Taster..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...head, luckily with no direct harm done to Tennessee rapper GloRilla. Additionally, none of the many projectiles in flight..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Austin

The Illharmonic Orchestra, Bavu Blakes, and more reflect on the genre's golden jubilee

"...As Herc mixed funk and soul records into a rapid succession of rhythmic breaks, MCs spun stories on the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

The Ballsy, Artsy, Anti-Sixth Street Outlook of DJ Joaqu.n

Austin to L.A., keeping up with the beloved Pangea Sound producer

"...sessions lined up with stars of Latin R&B and rap...."

May 19, 2023 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Producer Christian Herrera Is Building a Hub for Austin Hip-Hop

Elevate studio expands into South Austin multiuse creative space

"...audio production suites, as well as dedicated spaces for photography, podcasts, merchandise, lounging, and a reception area. Herrera and..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at Weekend Two of ACL Fest 2022

Seven Texas recommendations at ACL Fest Weekend Two

"...2019 track titled "100 Drums" – in which he raps over the instrumental of Panic! at the Disco's famed..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

An Antone's anniversary, Lonestar Unleashed, Country Willie Edwards, Rakim, and more recommended shows

"...bassist Jack O'Brien.] They've ditched the traditional birthday party crap for a wild psychedelic serenade. Shoegaze fivepiece Bad Markings..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Lil Ugly Mane’s (Very Good) Bad Hair Day at Oblivion Access

Reclusive legend of internet rap brings along a furry frenemy

"...Much like the inexpressibly influential discography of the man headlining (whose now-classic 2015 album –..."

May 13, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Crucial Concerts SXSW Week Edition

Our favorite showcases and unofficial parties for the rest of the week

"...surge due to his wavy and, at times, luxurious rap. Austin's own Quin NFN quietly left Elliot Grainge's 10K..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Qmmunity: Austin’s Top LBGTQIA Events This Week

Queer hip-hop, kinky bingo, and more

"...The Homies Rap Good Live taping celebrates Austin's rap and hip-hop community,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Princess Mans Up For a Female Sci-Fi Future

Alexis Gideon + Michael O'Neill's 'Out There' is in here on Thursday

"...what moves you to work mostly in not just rap, but in the kind of breakneck, rhythm-paced, multi-rhyme-cascading rap..."

April 16, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Music Review: Dungeon Family

Big Boi and Goodie Mob make hay

"...crossover giants such as T.I. and Ludacris, and hedonistic trap champions like Future, 21 Savage, and Migos, the city..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Faster Than Sound: 15 SXSW Buzz Bands to Cure Millennial Burnout

By legs, Lyft, or Lime scooter, get to the following 15 acts

"...on 300 Entertainment, making her the label's first female rapper. "Big Ole Freak" lets the 24-year-old spit forcefully on..."

March 8, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Shout Out to the Queer Austin Music Award Winners

Can we get a “yas, yas, yas”?

"...hip-hop troupe Magna Carda received the award for Best Hip-Hop/Rap...."

Feb. 28, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

ACL Live Review: Noname

Windy City MC cements her brand

"...of her career hiding in plain sight, 27-year-old Chicago rapper Fatimah Nyeema Warner continues to undergo the slow process..."

Oct. 13, 2018 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

R.I.P. MC Overlord

Groundbreaking local rapper seeded ATX hip-hop like no other

"...MC Overlord, the groundbreaking rapper and an Austin music fixture for three decades, has..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Love Us or Hiatus

Rare gigs and soft breakups from Iron Age and US Weekly

"...Ripping into "Dispossessed," driven by the twin guitar scrape of Wade Allison and Chris Ulsh – who leads..."

July 13, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fader Fort Teases Lineup

SOB X RBE, Soccer Mommy, YBN Nahmir, and more

"...most of-the-moment is SOB X RBE, the Vallejo, Calif., rap foursome that recently traded bars with Kendrick Lamar on..."

March 6, 2018 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback – JMBLYA 2017: Trapper’s Delight

JMBLYA garners the third largest concert audience in Austin's 2017

"...Spring bacchanal of trap, hip-hop, and electronica now in the rearview mirror, JMBLYA..."

May 12, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Cousins K-Paul and Pimpin Pen spit classic Lone Star raps with contrasting but perfectly complementary styles. The duo, whose..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...as a featured speaker at SXSW. The platinum-selling Atlanta rapper is one of several newly announced speakers from the..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

"...2 Live Crew Tame by today's standards, this 1989 rap fetishized a troubadour's manifesto of booty calls, freaks in..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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