Carys Anderson

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The Flaming Lips, DIIV, the Black Angels, and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest

Seven straight days of live music sprawl is tough, but enticing sonic stylings dragged us back Downtown. UK folk singer Lila Tristram, local rappers Wiardon and Moscato J, and Kingston reggae artist Minori awarded those who stuck around for South by Southwest’s last day, all before prolific Austin outlaw Charley Crockett wrapped the festival with […]

What do a pedal steel-playing ambient artist, a kawaii Mexican pop singer, and a Waco R&B trio have in common? They all played South by Southwest on Tuesday, to surprising results. Hired gun for Liam Gallagher and Nilüfer Yanya, Joe Harvey-Whyte innovated the formidable guitar at a church; rising starlet Sofish hopped genres at Las […]

No big changes this year. As we’ve done since 2024, The Austin Chronicle presents the Austin Music Awards at Antone’s Nightclub on March 1 with a curated presentation of trophies and even better selection of live musical talent.  The same format doesn’t mean the same old rigmarole. This is my second year as the Chronicle’s […]

The time has come again to vote in the Austin Music Poll!  For the 44th year, The Austin Chronicle celebrates the musicians and music industry professionals that make our city sing – with help from the community, of course. After consulting a select group of record store clerks, venue owners, bookers, and other local experts, […]

I fell back in love with Austin music in 2025. Our city has been rife with talented performers since long before I came around, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the embarrassment of riches – and by everything else going on these days. These records – anticipated follow-ups, big-time debuts, new outfit premieres – […]

ACL Fest 2025 wrapped with sounds far and wide, old and new – from local trio the Point’s genre-blending world music to Chihuahua band Midnight Generation’s throwback disco to Passion Pit’s 2010s-nostalgic synth-pop. Here’s what we caught before the sun set at Zilker Park. The Point Takes ACL All Over the Map The Point is […]

Zilker Park transforms into Austin City Limits Fest Oct. 3-5 and 10-12, headlined this year by Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, the Killers, Luke Combs, the Strokes, John Summit, and Doechii. In addition to these high-profile names, rising acts (MJ Lenderman), returning veterans (Modest Mouse), and fun wild cards (T-Pain) populate the park with the best pop, […]

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