Originally from Indiana, Austin transplant Timothy Showalter from alternative/indie band Strand of Oaks released his newest album, Miracle Focus, on June 7.

Kinky Friedman, the irreverent singer-songwriter who lampooned “wuss” culture both on record and on the ballot, has died at 79.

Josh Frank, founder of Austin’s Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, is launching a new collaboration with some of the biggest names in rock, including Radiohead, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, the Pixies and more, intended to bring new energy to silent movies.

This year’s Levitation is going to be one for the books. The Black Angels-founded psych rock festival returns to Austin October 31 to November 3 with the Jesus Lizard, Slowdive, Gang of Four, and more.

South by Southwest will not be sponsored by the U.S. Army or any defense contractors in 2025, the festival announced.

Keyboardist, band leader, and educator Dr. James Polk passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 83, The Austin Jazz Society announced via social media.

Giddy Ups, the Menchaca Road honky-tonk that’s hosted blues greats and country pickers for more than 25 years, will close in early August.

Austin’s funkiest duo almost didn’t happen. In its infancy, Rococo Disco comprised only Paul Chu, who, after a taste of high school choir, decided on a whim that he could do this music thing better on his own.

The lineup for this year’s Hot Summer Nights has arrived. More than 125 local acts will perform across 14 venues for the Red River Cultural District’s annual free summer music festival, slated for July 18-20.