SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...wordsmith boasts an expansive palette including "Oasis2: Maps," a rendition of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Maps" on 2017's Grey...."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Hunan Restaurant

There’s a spot at a North Lamar mini-mall serving excellent jajangmyeon

"...of noodles. We returned at lunch to try another rendition of jajangmyeon, both with an eye to critical completeness..."

March 2, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Pillowcore Duo Hovvdy Captures a Lifetime's Worth of Nostalgia

Lo-fi locals release sophomore LP Cranberry

"...the emerging East Coast DIY scene, strumming out a rendition of Philly cult phenom (Sandy) Alex G's "Sorry" during..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Comedy, This Month!

Who brings laughs to Austin stages in the next few weeks?

"...we reported on the phenom here – and their rendition of that classic of doomed teenage love may be..."

Jan. 29, 2018 Arts Post

Charles Lloyd Marvels

Swimming and soaring with the saxophone great

"...She became an extraordinary, beautiful, sixth instrument in the rendition of the song. Willie is a very soulful, independent..."

Jan. 24, 2018 Music Post by Michael Toland

Playback: No Really, How Are You?

Daniel Johnston provides backstory to Hi, How Are You? Day, plus the first 2017/18 Austin Music Awards talent reveal

"...mural was done in a half hour. The initial rendition, he says, included flying eyeballs, but the neighboring church..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Mélat, 5D, Applied Pressure Orchestra

Empire Control Room & Garage, Jan. 6

"...with an effortless seduction, which included a wavy soul rendition of Britney Spears' "…Baby One More Time."..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Review by Kahron Spearman

Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol

This slick and polished musical adaptation of the Dickens classic serves up holiday cheer in abundance

"...by him in favor of wealth with a heart-wrenching rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." With..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Some Say the World Will End … in Ice

City Council dodges the ice storm, and much of its agenda

"...was more – including the Austin Ukulele Society’s charming rendition of “Wagon Wheel” – but the meeting was likely..."

Dec. 11, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Lady Gaga’s Love-In

Electro-dance validation brings Austin to its knees

"...A more sentimental, acoustic piano rendition of “Edge of Glory” from 2011’s Born This Way..."

Dec. 6, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Dead & Company Hold Their Own

Grateful Dead assemblage puts in four hours on Red River

"...That evened out when he turned in a bland rendition of “Sugaree” to close the initial part of the..."

Dec. 4, 2017 Music Post by Randy Reynolds

Sound on Sound Review: Shins

Amidst a sea of versatility, everyone wanted the hits

"...he fumbled, which prompted an abrupt re-start. A high-energy rendition of “Sleeping Lessons,” with a quick cover of Tom..."

Nov. 13, 2017 Music Post by Libby Webster

Sound on Sound Review: Grizzly Bear

Sure and vital

"...with a short but robust set, featuring a gorgeous rendition of her heart-aching single “Please Be Mine.” Soon after,..."

Nov. 11, 2017 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Another Epic Austin City Limits HOF

Roy Orbison, Rosanne Cash, Neville Brothers, and LBJ honored

"...the misfortune of being miscast in leading an off-key rendition of the Fat Man’s “Ain’t That a Shame,” kick-off..."

Oct. 26, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Brain Behind Ambient Trio Dallas Acid

Exploring the oscillators, envelope generators, and filters that create the band’s pastoral, spacey sound

"...Three more will soon see release, including a live rendition of their Nosferatu score...."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Playback: Death by David Vincent

Hanging with Morbid Angel singer-turned-country outlaw David Vincent and other dark tales of the live music capital

"...Wonder Took a knee during a spacious, jazzed-out chromonica rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" interspersed with "Lift Every Voice..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Formula 1 Music: Stevie Wonder

The master blaster signed, sealed, and delivered

"...distorted blues shuffle before launching into his first-ever performed rendition of Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend.”..."

Oct. 23, 2017 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Formula 1 Music: Justin Timberlake

Circuit of the Americas race hosts another ol’ blue eyes

"...greatest hits. There were a few surprises, though. A rendition of “My Cherie Amour,” by Sunday’s F1 headliner Stevie..."

Oct. 22, 2017 Music Post by Abby Johnston

ACL Review: Middle Kids

Rookie Aussies debut alt-rock potential

"...saved it from triteness. Unfortunately, an unironic coffee shop rendition of Blink-182’s “All The Small Things” tipped the over-sincerity..."

Oct. 16, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

ACL Review: Vulfpeck

Sessionistas bring the Midwestern funk party

"...After a spirited, if not innovative rendition of Rufus’ “Tell Me Something Good,” multi-instrumentalist Jack Stratton..."

Oct. 14, 2017 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Herbie Hancock’s Unreal ACL Taping

Jazz immortal debuts on PBS concert staple

"...The band encored with an accomplished, energetic rendition of “Chameleon,” from his heavy, jazz-funk Head Hunters era...."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Harry Styles’ Near Riotous Nostalgia

UK heartthrob brings Beatlemania to the Moody Theater

"...hogged the spotlight with the appearance of a rock rendition to One Direction single “What Makes You Beautiful,” which..."

Oct. 12, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Lukas Nelson

"...guitar throughout, more overdrive and less twang defined these renditions...."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Feature

Jay-Z

"...a late-Nineties/early-Aughts hit parade highlighted by an a capella rendition of Pimp C's "Big Pimpin'" verse. Thousands repped with..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Feature

ACL Review: Jay-Z

King MC brings his A game

"...a late-Nineties/early-Aughts hit parade highlighted by an a capella rendition of Pimp C’s “Big Pimpin’” verse. Thousands repped with..."

Oct. 7, 2017 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

ACL Review: Lukas Nelson

Willie’s kid proves his own Americana rockist

"...guitar throughout, more overdrive and less twang defined these renditions...."

Oct. 7, 2017 Music Post by Tim Stegall

The War on Drugs’ Universality

Bandleader’s anachronistic familiarity fuels first of two shows

"...origins from Wagonwheel Blues. Acoustic guitar in hand, his rendition of “Buenos Aires Beach” stirred up the old roots..."

Oct. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Harvey Hurricane Concert Rallies

Can’t Mess With Texas benefit beams Lone Stars and all-stars

"...and Foster, Raitt, and Malano to lead a powerful rendition of “Wasn’t That a Mighty Storm.”..."

Sept. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Depeche Mode Saves

UK electro survivors assuage COTA’s masses

"...homage to David Bowie as well with a playful rendition of “Heroes.” One could close their eyes and imagine..."

Sept. 21, 2017 Music Post by Lauren Modery

Get Your Invigorating Art On This Weekend!

Kind of like a pep pill for the life of your work-fatigued mind

"...alliteration doesn’t stop with Bach and B, because this rendition of the classical composition comes courtesy of Brent Baldwin’s..."

Aug. 10, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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