The Elephant in the Living Room

Spencer Gibb tiptoes atop 54 Seconds

"..."The elephant in the living room" is one of Spencer..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

COP28: The Elephant in the Room

Why is fossil fuel phaseout not being discussed more seriously?

"...As the world’s eyes turn to Dubai for the United Nations..."

Dec. 3, 2023 News Post

The Elephant in the Room

Sobering details from a three-day cocktail party

"...The sobering fact about this year's San Antonio Cocktail Conference..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Roberto Ontiveros

Sold on the Cool

The Blanton's 'Birth of the Cool' is midcentury modernism made sexy

"...The woman leans back into the sleek black sofa, her..."

March 13, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Blue Noise Band

Austin neo-jazzsters the Blue Noise Band

"...As the title of their debut suggests, the Blue Noise Band..."

March 3, 2000 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The New Rites of Spring

The Last Word in Instrumental Rock

"...It's an overly romanticized notion, the idea of every generation having some sort of defining..."

April 27, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...Johnny Winter on the outdoor stage at Stubb's Saturday, March 21 photograph by..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Heavy Lifting: The Hammond Organ Has a Special Place in Austin ... I Should Know

Austin's an epicenter for an instrument that stopped being manufactured 47 years ago

"...The Hammond organ – it's heavy, it's hard to move,..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...had Newsdesk counted 62 candidates (Mayor and City Council), then somebody else joined the party. And we visited with..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Wall, Why Bonnie, Jim Keller, El Combo Oscuro, and a Punk Rock Lottery lead our recommended shows

"...Empire Control Room, Saturday 18..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mélat, Ramsay Midwood, Quinn XCII, Tomás Ramírez, Hotmom, and Dawa's 2 Year Anniversary

"...Mélat's musical output over the last 18 months expresses love, heartbreak, and yearning as..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Column by Clara Wang

The Inspiration of Necessity

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson The sound is unmistakable. Even filtered through a screen door..."

March 5, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

'Birth of the Cool'

Bargains, film, and live jazz jazz up the Blanton's toast to midcentury modernism

"...Given the torch our town carries for retro/vintage fashion and design,..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!

The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!

"...Last year's Austin Music Awards, held at the Moody Theater on March 11, turned out to be..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Racer and the Jailbird

Euro crime drama skips a gear in its switchback action.

"...Let us address the elephant in the room, which is the title of..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...If he hadn't been driving the getaway car, Tim O'Connor might have punched Willie Nelson...."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The 2016-17 Austin Music Awards’ Texan Tower of Song

Thirty-five years of AMAs? More like 181 years of Texas on one stage, on one night!

"...Rolling Stones pledge since 6 thanks to the overlapped harmonies of "Honky Tonk Women" during a kiddie..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Hammer of the Gods

Scandinavia brings the lobster tail to SXSW 07

"...The Romans and Greeks were the first to write about..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

The Luv Doc: Wash Your Hands

The Luv Doc touches his face about a thousand times a day

"...There is a woman in my office who has been..."

March 6, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

The AISD of a Thousand Cuts

Superintendent in New York as staff contemplate massive layoffs

"...was to say that Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will ask the trustees to cut 1,017 jobs...."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The End of Austin Mic Exchange

Organizers retire the community cypher

"...For the past five years, local MCs, poets, and producers have..."

Aug. 21, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...Exquisite Corpse rises from the dead for a second installment celebrating Texas art and..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...Twelve months ago, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar faced the same reality as planet..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Watch: Urban Heat Dances As the World Burns

“A Simple Love Song” reiterates romance during the apocalypse

"...of end-times passion, Urban Heat frontman Jonathan Horstmann contrasts the innocence of a heart-eyed gesture with a harbinger of..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Different Stages' The Book Club Play

This production captures both the cringeworthy humor and drama of its characters in a mockumentary for the stage

"...found such success in popular culture. TV shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation, which purport to capture..."

March 29, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

SXSW Interactive: The Latino Millennial Vote

Maria Teresa Kumar and America Ferrera discuss the Latino vote

"...“The importance of Latinos voting in America isn’t a Latino..."

March 15, 2016 SXSW Post by Mac McCann

Save the Drama for Your Momma and Them

Television dramas rule the day but are changing with the times

"...Is the television drama our country’s greatest narrative art form? The..."

June 8, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

'The Blind Side' Follows the Life of a Top NFL Prospect

Michael Lewis' book chronicles the life first-round NFL draft prospect Michael Oher

"...lot of teams didn't bring it up [his past]. They just told me that they knew about it. They..."

April 20, 2009 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

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