Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...rings for an “Erotica” medley. During the 1995 trance track “Bedtime Story” (notably co-written by Björk), Madonna – who..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...wanted to make or getting clearances for the near-constant soundtrack of mid-century pop classics. "The clearances," Wagner admits. However,..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Eric Church, along with Austin’s Yellowstone breakout Shane Smith & the Saints. The downcard runs deep though, including Colbie..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

"...Given Watson’s two-year track record as mayor with his reputation as a vindictive..."

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Only God Was Above Us at Vampire Weekend’s Eclipse Show

The “Cocaine Cowboys” celebrated new album at high noon

"...Koenig wondered if his audience would know his next track before backpedaling. “This is a pretty hardcore crowd,” he..."

April 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...had a brand-new arrangement (and, if you were keeping track, the arrangement it was a new arrangement of was..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Instead, the stage welcomed four other collaborators from album track “Blackbiird.” Following Brittney Spencer’s earlier standout duet with Parker..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Driussi Winner Powers Austin FC Past San Jose Earthquakes in Seven-Goal Thriller

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...to mark the San Jose right back, but lost track of the play and allowed Marie a free header...."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin ISD Ponders College Readiness at Area High Schools

Good examples are out there – can they be replicated?

"...The takeaway was the same as three weeks earlier – there has been a dip in the number of..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Works, as well as East Cesar Chavez diner Sawyer & Co. and French brasserie Justine’s. Saturday: all day, for..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

UT-Austin Lays Off People in 60 DEI-Related Positions

Senator threatens legal action if schools don't comply with new law

"...legal action if they don’t comply. In order to track enforcement, SB 17 requires universities to submit an annual..."

April 2, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Gary Clark Jr. Boldly Plays New LP in Full at Austin City Limits

Taping finds hometown hero at a meditative musical crossroads

"...Those elements translated across the 12 tracks, their decided sonic variety marking the advent of a..."

March 28, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...special guest, Baker’s set won’t be one to miss.   – Miranda Garza Urban Cultural Fest..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Alejandro Escovedo, Echo Dancing

Rechanneling 14 catalog selections’ romantic existentialism

"...Across at least four of those decades in Austin – from orchestra bandleader to Buick MacKane getaway driver –..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Review: Creekbed Carter Hogan, Creekbed Carter

Open-road mysticism, brokenhearted yearning, and laugh-out-loud wit

"...the folk lineage, the Oregon native excels at penning tracks that land both like a warm hug and a..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...I rapped in front of five people or 5,000 – I was gonna go there and try to kick..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Beyoncé’s New Album Features a Willie Nelson Collaboration

“Smoke Hour” drops Friday on Cowboy Carter

"...least one country legend. Willie Nelson appears on the tracklist, which the Houston native shared on Instagram Wednesday...."

March 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...the closing credits to his House of Games commentary track – those were the two driving forces. Plus, I..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...of higher education assess prospective students for college readiness – specifically, whether they are prepared for college-level courses in..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...one that starts with C and never actually ends?   – James Scott Total DOMination Rodeo..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...willing to “work on what’s in the personnel file” – a reference to records currently made confidential by the..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Black Keys Turn Back the Clock With a Set of Raw Hill Country Blues at Mohawk

Thursday’s underplay proved more than a play-through of Delta Kream

"...for potent slide guitar soloing, including on “Busted,” a track from the Black Keys debut LP that used elements..."

March 15, 2024 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...pop production, with just a few dashes of backing track, clarified further. Instagram stories showed the full Southwestern force..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Panel Discusses Promoting DEI in the Workplace

In challenging times, supporting diversity is more critical than ever

"...DEI in Tech: Restoring Commitments During Challenging Times Culture Track Wednesday, March 13,11am, Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon K Catch..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Can Museums Solve America’s Education Inequality Problem?

SXSW panelists discuss the power of public spaces

"...Resilient Public Spaces in a Time of Crisis Culture Track Wednesday, March 13, 10am, Austin Convention Center, Room 9AB..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Lina Fisher

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...infection on her voice, singer/songwriter Kyra performed her jazzy R&B with the flexibility of Corinne Bailey Rae and the..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...45-minute set, features attempts at multiple genres. Hip-hop, disco, R&B, loud rock, pop-punk, dashes of Prince: He's a master..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Interview: Nabihah Iqbal’s Lush London Soundscapes

Electronic act talks new analog approach and Pakistani instrumentation

"...even if it’s just the skeletal version of the track.” [inset-1-right]..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...Women & People Who Love Women’s Night..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Alesia Lani, love like lofi

Stress-melting R&B vocals radiate complete tranquility

"...its money, elevating the vibe-heavy genre with her stress-melting R&B vocals. If last year’s rock-twinged Self Titled saw Lani..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

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