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

Album Review: Female Gallery, Best Friends Together Forever

First EP from Austin post-punk fourpiece is a promising start

"...Queer rapper and ballroom mainstay gets loose with a gotta-dance debut..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...Rapper Soupmakesitbetter hosts this food drive and vendor market benefiting..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...Carolyn Wonderland, and theatrical prog collective Grandmaster; Jurassic 5 rapper Chali 2na, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, and NOLA funk..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...Carolyn Wonderland, and theatrical prog collective Grandmaster; Jurassic 5 rapper Chali 2na, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, and NOLA funk..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Record Review: Locuust x YoursTruuly’s Apparent Incoherence

Coming-of-age rap project emphatically delivers an underrepresented perspective

"...Trans lesbian rapper-producer Xóchitl Stauffer’s first solo rap full-length serves as a..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...Money, Stay True) through his recent album double-dip with rapper Termanology, there will be more than enough to satisfy...."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

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

"...as soon as his set began. The Corpus Christi-born rapper played a snippet of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...The ferocious MC highlights a trio of impressive local rappers supporting “the Mo City Don” Z-Ro. Interestingly, she used..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights

The fest stayed sunny on the final day of the first weekend

"...2021. Not a whole lot has changed since the rapper/producer/director/clothing designer played Zilker Park then, but Tyler’s 2024 set..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Recommended Non-ACL Live Music for Festival Abstainers

Sigur Rós, Boys Noize, Usher, and more crucial concerts

"...debut full-length, PRINCESS POP THAT, features KARRAHBOOO, fellow Atlanta rapper Latto, and Luh Tyler. R&B singer Kehlani (“CRZY”) headlines..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 20-26

"...CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian rapper and actor Jaden Smith has won a few mid-level..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...Nearly 10 years after the rapper first emerged on the scene, Abhi the Nomad is..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Off Beat: Abhi the Nomad Announces an Indefinite Musical Hiatus

Before an indefinite musical hiatus, rapper plays Parish one last time, Sept. 20

"...and the predatory practices of the industry, the Austin-based rapper announced plans to step away from music indefinitely...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Mélat, Chingona Fest, Benjamin Tod, and More Crucial Concerts

Lots of sounds to be heard this week

"...makers, and treat-making shakers assembled to inspire. Rising Texas rapper xBValentine takes top billing, but Destiny Navaira, niece of..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Off Beat: promqueen’s Dark Fairytale

Women and queer creative showcase the Front Festival returns Labor Day weekend

"...a television show. While 2023’s szn one debuted the rapper’s theatrical project with a bright coral album cover and..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...who can do damage on a beat. Trans lesbian rapper and producer Locuust (aka YoursTruuly) debuts what she calls..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Quin NFN Returns With Second to None

Austin’s most-streamed rapper rebounds from health scare

"...– an effort named in reference to Austin’s most-streamed rapper feeling underrated – arrived last month. Hard Times..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...2023. She also moonlights as Lady D, a freestyle rapper who’s won several battles. Although she’s put together mixtapes,..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...up the Fiesta Gardens festival portion of Pride is rapper Saucy Santana, who is joined on the lineup by..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...Underground rapper Open Mike Eagle began 2024 by officially forming Previous..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...by Shhnow himself, who will also open for Florida rapper Robb Bank$ at Texas Smoke Connection on July 19...."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...“I think it’s amazing, what they’re doing,” says rapper Cha’keeta B, who received money from the Austin Live..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...one correct answer. Booker iLL MaNNER brings the Houston rapper of Aughts fame to his hub venue. Locals Blakchyl..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Magda, Mélat, Madam Radar, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...local MCs Mike Melinoe and Mama Duke. San Antonio rapper Naalah also stops by. Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Festival..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

"...Later, the Geto Boys rapper – naturally, sporting an Astros cap – ran through..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Of Montreal, Pixies, Kinky Curly Coily Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended live music for your week

"...Go Skateboarding Day edition of S-K-A-T-E at Empire! Houston rapper Fat Tony headlines after locals Gus Baldwin & the..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...funk-hop crew Tank & the Bangas and Geto Boys rapper Scarface. The Greater East Austin Youth Association parades in..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...funk-hop crew Tank & the Bangas and Geto Boys rapper Scarface. The Greater East Austin Youth Association parades in..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Juneteenth Events in Austin

Commemorate the end of slavery in Texas with these happenings

"...Mobley, Jackie Venson, and the Peterson Brothers, the Bastrop-born rapper-producer-general artistic multihyphenate spun tumbling beats, buzzing synths, soaring horns,..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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