Sasquatch Sunset

A year in the life of a family of Bigfoots

"...Austin filmmaking duo David and Nathan Zellner (Damsel, Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter) have come a long way from their..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Scenes from SXSW, March 10-12

"...David Brendan Hall, and Gary Miller share some of their favorite snapshots from the past few days of SXSW..."

March 13, 2024 Photo Gallery

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

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

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

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

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

$3 Shows Mixes Arts and Social Issues, Like Ben Buck’s Album Release and a DAWA Fundraiser

$3 entry for Como Las Movies, KVN, Suzanna Choffel, and more on Sunday

"...benefitted local nonprofits Ten Thousand Villages and Groundwork Music Project...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band

“We reserve the right to say no to shit”

"...it, listening to it – but it's not for the aggression."..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Hey, true believers, are you ready for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3? This being the 32nd movie in..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...shows, estimates lone local member George Dishner. "5ish," texts the film production veteran. Co-frontman Cory Plump lives in Kingston,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Through Steel, Wood, Glass, and Gas, Ion Art Turns Zilker Into a Glowing Wonderland

Enter the Neon Garden

"...least, and likely no one else in Texas: supercharging the verdant acres of Zilker Botanical Garden for six nights..."

April 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Finding More Eaze in the World of Experimental Pop

Austin composer Mari Maurice details her nonhierarchical obsessions

"...conversation with Mari Maurice with homework. To listen to the ahead-of-its-time 1999 Jimmy Eat World album Clarity, which she..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Levitation 2021

"...The Black Angels at Stubb's during Levitation on Friday, October..."

Nov. 1, 2021 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: Levitation Returns for Halloween Weekend

A conversation with Botany and other cross-genre recs

"...returns for its 12th edition. Incoming Thursday through Sunday, the grouping of gigs scatters across seven Austin music venues..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Thundercat, Black Midi, Japanese Breakfast, the Hives to Play Levitation

Chicano Batman, Crumb, and Andy Shauf also top October fest

"...The long-running Austin festival, returning Oct. 28-31 after a pandemic..."

June 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Pandemic Blues

Being broken up with is hard.

"...boyfriend broke up with her and moved out of their apartment the week after Thanksgiving. Everyone who knew him..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

A Closer Look at the Music Poll Ballot on This Week's The Austin Chronicle Show

Exploring the nominees for Best Song, plus Free Week picks

"...We kick off the new year with an episode dedicated entirely to Austin..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Music Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Peacemakers Cap a Decade at Evangeline Cafe

Evangeline Cafe keeps rolling out South Austin roots, the Coconut Club brings dance and DJs Downtown, and the newly improved Austin Music Poll drops

"...Bradley, plus guitarists Mike Keller and Willie Pipkin formed the Peacemakers in 2009 to fill weekly Wednesdays at the..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Last Week in Live Music: The Who, Cage the Elephant, Marina, Sweet Spirit, and More

"...Cage the Elephant ACL TV taping at ACL Live on September..."

Oct. 1, 2019 Photo Gallery

Noise Trio Think No Think Takes Its Shot

Band's latest LP comes with a little help from Butthole Surfers and Judge Judy

"...The power trio's tradition rests on blues progressions. Grounded in..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Seeing the Fusebox Festival Without Reservations

Tickets to some shows have been snapped up, but there’s still plenty of electric Fusebox action available

"...The one big drawback to doing things that are free..."

April 12, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2018-19 Austin Music Awards

"...DJ Mel smoothed all transitions between the handing out of honors and..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Photo Gallery

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...BEST OF THE YEAR Best Austin Band..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

2018/19 Austin Music Industry Poll Top 10s

Nearly half of this year's Austin Music Poll/Austin Music Awards winners are now known

"...RUNNERS-UP: Zach Ernst (Antone's, Paramount Theatre), Adrienne Lake (Empire Control Room, Parish), Levi Murray (Electric..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature

New All Eyes Single “Anesthesia” Inspired by Singer’s Near Death

A 2015 scooter accident created an unexpected therapeutic union

"...“I was in the hospital for a month and I don’t remember any..."

Jan. 28, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Compose Like a Pro

Graham Reynolds teaches musicians how to score ... film

"...scoring master class. For local musicians itching to diversify their careers, it's an opportunity you'd be crazy to miss...."

Nov. 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

I Want My All ATX: Austin Artists Revisit the 80s

"...Beginning with its eponymous first volume in 2013, the All ATX endeavor today maintains the local measure for..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

Saturnalia Festival 2018

"...The Saturnalia Festival brought out a community of psychedelically motivated..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Photo Gallery

Playback – Kinky Friedman: Between the Lines

Kinky Friedman's first album of original songs in 35 years: "How hard could it be?"

"...Echo Hill Ranch in Medina. "Though I read at the 75-year-old level."..."

June 29, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

David and Nathan Zellner Deconstruct the Cowboy Myth in Damsel

Two of Austin’s most quirky filmmakers venture west

"...Zellner were to remake a Western, it should be They Call Me Trinity, the 1971 spaghetti comedy about two..."

June 22, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Jump on It

Eastside hip-hop summer series moves to the Expo Center; plus, musical robots with personality disorders and more music news

"...remains synonymous with relaxation. Not for Charles "Nook" Byrd. The rapper and promoter turns up his hustle in the..."

June 15, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Q&A: Peelander-Z’s Kengo Hioki

“Not singer” talks new album

"...Twenty years into their madcap career, Peelander-Z remains without equal. That is to..."

May 11, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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