Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...population is indisputable. A proud native of 78702, the rapper/promoter/activist has relentlessly fought for nearly three decades to preserve..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...Flux Pavilion’s early work. In an interesting fusion, Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug (breakout hit “Mmhmm”) and Bay City lyricist That..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Cousin to the late Memphis rapper Young Dolph, Key Glock still waves Paper Route Empire's..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Founded by rapper/promoter NOOK Turner, this long-running “Black Culture 360 Experience” includes..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

The Drop-In, the Long Center’s Free Concert Series, Returns for the Fifth Year

21 local artists play weekly starting May 22

"...should note the boundary-pushing Mama Duke as well as rapper Blakchyl, who graced the cover of the Chronicle in..."

May 13, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...R&B, soul, and yes, even America’s classical music. Lebanese rapper Free Hamze operates Sahar Studios locally and here teams..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...This Brooklyn rapper’s latest album, January’s Showbiz!, contains 24 songs totaling 47..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Though he splits time in San Antonio, rapper Wes Denzel’s Austin ties have only deepened in recent..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...three days. Headliners include roots reggae legend Luciano, dancehall rapper Kabaka Pyramid, one-man DJ system Anthony B, and 52-year-old..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts

Your guide to the week in live sound

"...the current success of BossMan Dlow. The rising Florida rapper sounds cool talkin' cash shit over hard-hitting beats resembling..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Rolling Stone Wraps, billy woods Plays a Red River Patio, and More Music Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Fest winds down with a lot of hip-hop

"...with before her set), and more, while Armand Hammer rapper billy woods performed down at the 13th Floor...."

March 15, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Interview: Anycia’s Got Vibes and Some Shit to Talk

ATL songstress on standing out, pressure, and next project

"...The 27-year old rapper has collaborations with Latto and Flo Milli under her..."

March 15, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...drums keep the Afrobeat flowing and the audience dancing. Singer/rapper/toaster Summer Pearl almost immediately overwhelmed her modest backing band..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Big Names Leading SXSW Music’s 2025 Roster

Big Freedia, Immersion, and other established acts return to Austin

"...beats and energetic chants that get listeners moving. The rapper’s music often features marching band brass and percussion, creating..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...punchlines give credence to legitimate rap capabilities. The Michigan rapper headlines the first night of RoadRunners World’s RRWXSW event;..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Cotton Candy Bubble Gum

Carter, 21 and living at home, navigates a chaotic, funny day

"...animals to a sex tape subplot involving an aging rapper named Capital Gainz (R. Marcus Taylor)...."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Joe Gross

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...Encoring his SXSW keynote Sunday, Jurassic 5 rapper Soup – aka Fullee Love, aka Zaakir, aka Courtenay..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Partially named after his local South Park, H-town rapper Ace Park crafts melodic, old-school hip-hop. Citing fellow Southern..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...debut to Austin proper this year. Idiosyncratic New York rapper xaviersobased (“Patchmade”) headlines the all-ages event, which focuses on..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

After Five Years, George VonDoom and CasinoATX Revive the Austin Hip Hop Awards

Feb. 22 event seeks to foster community for local MCs

"...Austin-based rapper George VonDoom held his first Austin Hip Hop Awards..."

Feb. 18, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...Wacotron headlines a showcase featuring an abundance of rappers from all over Central Texas. Some locals on the..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Chris Cromie After his laptop is stolen, an aspiring rapper goes on a quest across the gentrifying streets of..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...Memphis heavy hitter Moneybagg Yo (“Wockesha”) and North Carolina-cultured rapper Toosii (“Favorite Song”). The 4411..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead

The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more

"...boom in the back half of the 2010s, Houston rapper Trill Sammy went relatively radio silent for years. He..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...track on his 2023 LP 2425. That explains the rapper’s unhurried flow. Born Jahmale Johnson, the MC channels the..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Resound’s Winter Formal Levels Up to a Holiday Hootenanny

Expanded winter mini-fest touches down at Radio / East

"...warmth. Backed by his longtime DJ Skywlkr, the Detroit-born rapper played a set of mostly fan favorites, highlighting his..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: Prizer Arts & Letters Closes, Besame Mucho Returns, and More Culture Headlines

Plus news in film fellowships and SIMS donations

"...veterans Hombres G; San Antonio native Pepe Aguilar; Mexican rapper Tito Double P (Peso Pluma’s cousin); and more. Tickets..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...ate yet,” he shockingly admits on “i’m so tired.” Rappers Ahmir and MESSIAH! support. Spaceflight Records Fifth Anniversary..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...their performance kicking off the org’s seventh anniversary event, rapper and producer Anastasia Hera (with a forthcoming album, Way..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...The Lox – consisting of Yonkers rappers Sheek Louch, Styles P, and “Top 5, Dead or..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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