Faster Than Sound

Rachel Rascoe reports on Austin's music community
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Faster Than Sound: Concert Lineups Crumble Amidst Omicron Surge
Concert Lineups Crumble Amidst Omicron Surge
Free Week navigates cancellations and stricter safety guidelines reemerge

Rachel Rascoe, Jan. 6, 2022

Faster Than Sound: Headlines From a Year in Limbo
Headlines From a Year in Limbo
A flurry of industry activity in an on-again, off-again reopening scene

Rachel Rascoe, Dec. 30, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Musical Top 10s of 2021
Musical Top 10s of 2021
One writer's favorite Austin-sourced albums, songs, and such from the last 12 months

Rachel Rascoe, Dec. 16, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists
Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists
The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

Rachel Rascoe, Dec. 9, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Aftereffects of Astroworld
Aftereffects of Astroworld
Austin promoters ScoreMore fall under scrutiny after deadly concert

Rachel Rascoe, Nov. 18, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Natalie Jane Hill Finds Her Balance on Sophomore LP
Natalie Jane Hill Finds Her Balance on Sophomore LP
Folksinger and guitarist details Solely, created alone and in community

Rachel Rascoe, Nov. 11, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?
Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?
While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

Rachel Rascoe, Nov. 4, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Versatile Electronic Producer Qrion Finds Calm in Austin
Versatile Electronic Producer Qrion Finds Calm in Austin
I Hope It Lasts Forever arrives Friday at the Concourse Project

Rachel Rascoe, Oct. 28, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Levitation Returns for Halloween Weekend
Levitation Returns for Halloween Weekend
A conversation with Botany and other cross-genre recs

Rachel Rascoe, Oct. 21, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Mixing Major Films, Danny Reisch Establishes LA Studio
Mixing Major Films, Danny Reisch Establishes LA Studio
Good Danny's in Lockhart will stay open and tracking

Rachel Rascoe, Oct. 14, 2021

What to Know Heading Into ACL Fest
What to Know Heading Into ACL Fest
Forecast calls for vaccine cards, clear bags, mask areas, and rain

Rachel Rascoe, Sept. 30, 2021

Faster Than Sound: The Fall Music We Always Talked About
The Fall Music We Always Talked About
Music columnist returns to two major venues and a new one

Rachel Rascoe, Sept. 23, 2021

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street
City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street
Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

Rachel Rascoe, Sept. 9, 2021

Faster Than Sound: You Might Find Your New Favorite Artist at Hot Summer Nights – Here Are 10 Contenders
You Might Find Your New Favorite Artist at Hot Summer Nights – Here Are 10 Contenders
Picks to reset quarantine listening habits, free today through Sunday

Rachel Rascoe, Aug. 26, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Saturday in Waterloo Park
Saturday in Waterloo Park
Sights, sounds, and an undetermined musical niche at Downtown's new greenspace

Rachel Rascoe, Aug. 19, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders
Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders
The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

Rachel Rascoe, Aug. 12, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Alexalone, All Together
Alexalone, All Together
Soft-spoken guitarist details world-building Polyvinyl debut – with help from bandmates

Rachel Rascoe, Aug. 5, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Raoul Hernandez, Not Like Everybody Else
Raoul Hernandez, Not Like Everybody Else
Outgoing Chronicle Music editor on 27 years of pure emotion

Rachel Rascoe, July 22, 2021

Faster Than Sound: The Drama Behind the Cactus Cafe Negotiations
The Drama Behind the Cactus Cafe Negotiations
Accusations of unprofessional behavior and an HR complaint leave the historic venue in limbo

Rachel Rascoe, July 15, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Spoon Returns On Full Blast
Spoon Returns On Full Blast
Reigning local rockers' surprise show at Mohawk and more music news

Rachel Rascoe, July 8, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Captain Quackenbush’s and Outer Heaven Disco Club Make COVID-Delayed Debuts
Captain Quackenbush’s and Outer Heaven Disco Club Make COVID-Delayed Debuts
New musical hubs launch in former Strange Brew and Dozen Street spaces

Rachel Rascoe, July 1, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Bartender-Turned-Activist Jeannette Gregor Amplifies Her Profession
Bartender-Turned-Activist Jeannette Gregor Amplifies Her Profession
Mohawk’s new venue manager on her “messy and fickle” industry and getting back to live music

Rachel Rascoe, June 24, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Love Wheel Records Rolls In
Love Wheel Records Rolls In
Austin music mainstay Mike Nicolai retails vinyl and Indoor Creature parties at the Ballroom

Rachel Rascoe, June 17, 2021

Faster Than Sound: The Spiritual Side of Quentin Arispe
The Spiritual Side of Quentin Arispe
Plans for Pride Month, Resound concert promotions, and IRL record store day

Rachel Rascoe, June 10, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Austin Imprint Keeled Scales Partners With Polyvinyl Records
Austin Imprint Keeled Scales Partners With Polyvinyl Records
New joint office expands the local label landscape

Rachel Rascoe, June 3, 2021

Faster Than Sound: KUT/KUTX Will No Longer Manage the Cactus Cafe
KUT/KUTX Will No Longer Manage the Cactus Cafe
University station terminates "disheartening" negotiations and Spider House Ballroom changes ownership.

Rachel Rascoe, May 27, 2021

Faster Than Sound: Kendra Sells, Unlimited
Kendra Sells, Unlimited
BluMoon singer's genre-dancing solo debut, a music supervisor panel, and more music news

Rachel Rascoe, May 20, 2021

Faster Than Sound: KindKeith Has What You Need
KindKeith Has What You Need
A dreamy alternative R&B debut and a few major venue reopenings, too

Rachel Rascoe, May 13, 2021

Faster Than Sound: KUT/KUTX in Discussion With UT Over the Future of the Cactus Cafe
KUT/KUTX in Discussion With UT Over the Future of the Cactus Cafe
KUTX Director says it's "50-50" whether the station will continue managing the venue

Rachel Rascoe, May 6, 2021

Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million
Faster Than Sound – The Music Relief Magic Number: $20 Million
Music Makes Austin budget proposal warns full-capacity touring won't return until 2022

Rachel Rascoe, April 29, 2021

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