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ACL Review: Florence + the Machine
“Get as high as you can! I want to see some people in the sky!”
"...Like any drama kid worth their black clothing, Welch never once failed at playing to a..."

Oct. 12, 2015 Music Post by Sarah Marloff

Five Things to Head Off the Hex on Friday the 13th
Shake off the curse of this mini-Halloween
"...13-14, 7:30-11pm House of Torment, 2632 Ridgepointhouseoftorment.com/halfway Adopt a Black Cat..."

May 13, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Mighty Atom
Atomic City's Jim 'Prince' Hughes is punk rock daikaiju at a whole different level
"...what they mean. PAUL MARTIAN SESSUMS, Criminal Crew, the Black Cat Lounge: "Atomic City is like the store you..."

June 8, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist
Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent
"...like lyric projections, silly props, and UV glow makeup. Catch it this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, at 6:30pm..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Streets of Love
Stalking the Stones across Europe
"...low across east side facades. Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire, pale next to bullet-riddled Berlin...."

Oct. 20, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record
Marcia Ball turns 60 in style, Bill Baird finds himself in song, and more confirmations for the Austin Music Awards and SXSW 09
"...which stars the convergence of Roky Erickson and the Black Angels, is a Doug Sahm tribute with Shawn Sahm..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture
"...Hole. Neither has any reassurance come from the owners indicating that the venue won't be snatched away at the..."

June 21, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Pet Issue: Chronicle Staff Pets
"..."We called this feral cat Walter Chroncat when he was first discovered hanging out..."

Feb. 9, 2017 Photo Gallery

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae
Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero
"...early if they get some Ozzy ink at Resurrection Tattoo. The Birmingham native’s first solo work in a decade..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Little Darlings
Addison DeWitt and Miss Caswell come back to life as chihuahuas, and it's All About Margaret.
"...made up my mind. But dogs?? I am a cat person. I love dogs and was raised around both..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Features Feature by Margaret Moser

Always Be Chloe-sing
Mary Lynn Rajskub on moving from 24 to stand-up
"...talent that included the likes of Janeane Garofalo, Jack Black, Sarah Silverman, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Kathy Griffin, Patton..."

Nov. 12, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Beautiful Loser
Keith Ferguson: No Apologies, No Regrets
"...bulldozed through, organizing Ferguson's worldly possessions into three archival categories: "Negro," "Mexican," and "Other." Ferguson whips out his huge..."

May 9, 1997 Music Feature by Josh Alan Friedman

Land of 1,000 Dramas
Venues
"...VORTEX season was composed entirely of new works. It's indicative of Cullum's fervor for material on the far side..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring
From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season
"...With a mission to educate Texans about the benefits of veganism, Texas VegFest hosts..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Jailbird
The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard
"...Keeping a diary in prison was cathartic. It helped me to think, to remember, to pass..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?
And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.
"...at me because his mama is now also a cat, and he is confused and deeply disturbed by this..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sweethearts Together
"..."Stray Cat Blues" Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Music Feature

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music
Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival
"...Yachty at Moody Amphitheater. Breakout single "BILLIE EILISH." – catchy earworm with a mere 99-second run time over a..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music
Support the home team!
"...Grape St. alum Aaron Sinclair moved under his own truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City...."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

L. Shapley Bassen's "Portrait of a Giant Squid"
First Place winner
"...In the past decade of social media, Donna had located more distant members of their scattered family, discovering they..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by l. Shapley Bassen

ACL Fest Music Recommendations From Close to Home
Fresh sounds that emanate from the Lone Star State
"...him swiftly drop braggadocious lines ("I'm famous, pretty, and Black/ I just played your new shit, I decided it's..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re listening to
"...before slipping it onto the turntable, the disc appears black as oil. Hoist it up to eye level to..."

April 30, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

TCB
Halloween tricks and treats from the Rolling Stones, Pet Shop Boys, White Ghost Shivers, and Palm School Choir, while yet another Austin outdoor festival is born
"...lone dud) from last year's A Bigger Bang, and Tattoo You's "Little T&A," which drew Keith Richards' best Lou..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Uncle Blubbafink
Keith Graves, the author of seriously ridiculous stories like Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, is garnering Hollywood’s attention, but did he ever want it?
"...faces this miniature stadium, beneath the giant, red 'n' black caterpillar etched on one of the corner nook's tall..."

June 8, 2001 Books Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events
Lots to celebrate this week around Austin
"...Aeffects, LARP tavern the Tiny Minotaur, and national org Black Fae Day, whose work promotes Black representation within high..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Letters at 3AM: Katniss Everdeen's Grandmothers
Katniss Everdeen's Grandmothers
"...Barbara Stanwyck, clad all in black, gallops across the screen at the head of her..."

May 4, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Tuesday
Bartees Strange, Coco & Clair Clair, plus a PinkPantheress misfire
"...and misfired, Tuesday performances below – including a showcase advocating for fair pay at SXSW, and a new partnership..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Nayeli Portillo

Lonestar Rollergirls Playoffs: Putas del Fuego vs. Hellcats
"...opposing teams prepared for this playoff match. As the Hellcats and last year's Calvello Cup Champions, the Putas del..."

June 11, 2007 Sports Post by Sofia Resnick

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