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Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the week
"...moving, but Friday’s bill delivers a master class in Austin’s new breed of honky-tonk heroes. Kathryn Legendre kicks off..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Week in Recommended Live Music
Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see
"...soother “Vente a Cenar.” An opening set from gooey Austin psych-popper Redbud resets their prior pairing last September at..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts
Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week
"...Invited recently to the Austin Music Commission, yours truly testified about journalism and all-ages..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown
The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)
"...the books: a run of performances at South by Southwest, and he’d be damned if he didn’t spend his..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Visual Art Review: Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation’s “The Still Life”
This charming exhibit rehabilitates neglected stuffies, then puts them to work creating art
"...know that there’s a Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation in Austin. A rescue shelter, but for stuffies – for soft,..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW
Standout sets from the clusterfest
"...Though South by Southwest and its offshoots always create a downtown muddle, Thursday..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week
Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial
"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Recommended Austin Events
Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more
"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap
"..."stripped down but still full band-ish set" from A.L. West, whose November album The Store issues like-minded acoustic warmth..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs
New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter
"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Alejandro Escovedo, “Bury Me”..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby
"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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 the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself
After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic
"...Sitting in the cutting room of his East Austin studio, I question the project's guitarist, producer, and original..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Five Austin Studio Tour Shows
So many artists, so big a city, almost too much beauty and fun
"...The Austin Studio Tour, presented by the movers and shakers of..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked
Top of the Hops VIII, baby!
"...we get these refreshing bevs? If you missed the Austin Beer Guide’s annual, exceptionally curated Lager Jam as we..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest
From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh
"...bunch of artists together in a field, Saturday of Austin City Limits Music Festival generated notable crossovers...."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest
Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz
"...requisite Asleep at the Wheel kickoff performance, this year's Austin City Limits Festival lineup welcomes its usual block of..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words
The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories
"...Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows
"...a record of hope and accountability." Looping in like-minded Austin songsmiths on such efforts, Moser plays the Hole in..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Caroline Rose Practices The Art of Forgetting on Fifth LP
Austin pop auteur explores fluctuating relationship to the past
"...artist compressed their sharply self-produced solo experimentation in their Austin home studio, devoid of pressure from financial interests...."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by Gabrielle Sanchez

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music
Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival
"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest
The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week
"...here. And for official performer picks during South by Southwest 2023, check out our “​​Field Guide to 80 Essential..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List
Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin
"...The South by Southwest speaker list for the conference side of this year's..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"
In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”
"...Chapter 6, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"
Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers
"...Chapter 6, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Queer Indie Video Game Showcase Is a Gaymer's Delight
Local video game showcase Fantastic Arcade supports indie queer games
"...will be showcasing queer indie games during this year’s Austin Studio Tour through Nov. 12-13 and Nov. 19-20...."

Nov. 11, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Austin Studio Tour 2022 Is All Over the Map
The annual celebration of art expands to match its city's size
"...Here's the 2022 Austin Studio Tour, a free, self-guided celebration of visual art, offering..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

East and West Sides Converge at the Austin Studio Tour
Here are a few recommended events to get you started on your arts odyssey
"...yummy eats, and a huge craft market during the tour's final weekends, featuring gifts from a diverse lineup of..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

All-Woman Western Swing Trio Tells Texas Republicans It’s OK to Vote for Beto
O sister, where art thou?
"...day before. The draw: Babes in Betoland, the Houston-based Western swing trio usually called Babes in Wonderland that's made..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by Jen Hamilton Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows
"...Since drummer Chris Stephenson moved to Melbourne in 2017, Austin post-punks Spray Paint performed all of five shows, estimates..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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