Playback: The First Hit’s Free (Week)

Free Week, free rides, and freeing your mind!

"...Dragging myself along snowy Downtown streets on freezing metal crutches, 2017 wanes from hours to minutes. Our..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Blood Goes Big, Free Week Contracts

In the ATX music news: punk poetics by local septet Blood, January’s Free Week dates, and the Live Music Fund’s first feedback

"...Big Bill, Son of Stan, Borzoi, and Exercise for Free Week 2020...."

Dec. 27, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Snapshot: Free Week

Photographer David Brendan Hall goes deep into the Red River Cultural District to experience Free Week through the eyes of the artists

"...10 venues, all for the preposterously low price of free. Imagine how much fans, artists and venues could benefit..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Free Week!

Everyone is on the list.

"...venues graciously open their doors. Yup, you guessed it, Free Week is back...."

Jan. 2, 2013 Events Post by Derek Van Wagner

Carry Illinois Queers Up Free Week

Local indie-pop band joins the Nine Mile Records showcase

"...lo-fi, indie-pop band Carry Illinois, is psyched to play Free Week this year. Her band, which released its first..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Friday Free Week Stoner Jam: Duel

“Free Week is a magic window of time”

"...all-star gathering of like-minded locals at Swan Dive for Free Week, frontman Tom Frank fielded our five queries. “Lucky..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...balmy weather or lighter viral counts than previous years, Free Week 2023 landed the largest in recent memory. Long..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Cure the Post-Holiday Blues with Austin Free Week

Not ready for festivities to end? These are bound to lift your spirits.

"...Since '03, Austin has held Free Week, a week(ish) long showcase of local artists at..."

Jan. 3, 2017 Events Post by Thomas Danh

Live from Austin – Free Week!

Saturday night at Holy Mountain and Swan Dive

"...schedule. That’s how you get the most out of Free Week, which began Jan. 1 and continues through this..."

Jan. 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Free Week So Far

The sweet sound of free live melodies is music to my ears

"...ashamed to say it, when I hear the word "free" my eyes twinkle and I can't help but smile..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Events Post by Natasha Day

10 Austin Acts to Catch at Free Week 2020

Free Week bands you’ll be hearing more about in the coming 12 months

"...2019 by putting out sharp-shooting power-pop single "I'm So Free," poising Fichter and company for a potential 2020 breakout. –..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Free Week Shakeups & Breakups

Finding new life amidst last calls minutes from your doorstep

"...Convenience. Is there anything that boasts more convenience than Free Week? Friday night, I awoke at 10:30pm, got into..."

Jan. 8, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Foreign Mothers, the Dead Space, Horse + Donkey, Ghetto Ghouls, Feral Future

Highlights from first half of Free Week

"...waves of skittering pointillism. A personal discovery and thus Free Week's ultimate raison d'etre, the Dead Space took Horse..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Ume, the Calm Blue Sea, the Black & White Years, My Jerusalem

Highlights from first half of Free Week

"...Austin talent, all on display for the local imprint's Free Week showcase. Emo's bowed to the dark bellows of..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Deep Space, the Boxing Lesson, Obscured by Echoes, Residual Kid

Highlights from first half of Free Week

"...Free Week ended its first half in an acid haze..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland

Free Week Live Reviews

New Year's Day touched off two weeks of Free Week. Here's the first week highlights.

Jan. 13, 2017 Music Feature

Eagle Claw, Tia Carrera, Megafauna, Flesh Lights, Smoke & Feathers, My Education

Highlights from first half of Free Week

"...Check out our Free Week Photo Galleries...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Review by Adam Schragin

Snapshot: Free Week 2019

David Brendan Hall talks with 10 Austin bands about what it takes to feel musically "free"

"...a musician's perspective, is it possible to interpret the "free" aspect of Austin's annual Free Week beyond the financials?..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Free Week 2023

"...Annabelle Chairlegs during Free Week at Hotel Vegas on January 7, 2023..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Photo Gallery

Free Week 2013: Saturday, Jan. 5

"...Eagle Claw – Free Week, Jan. 5, 2013..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Photo Gallery

Crucial Free Week Concerts

Grab your mask and hit some gratis live shows

"...Free Week..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Free Week 2019 Is in the Rearview Mirror, but These Homegrown Standouts Aren't

10 local showcases that got us excited for what’s to come this year

"...Channeling the quirky magnetism of Childish Gambino, the MC freestyled effortlessly. Backed by drummer Poopie Sanchez and guitarist Travis..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: FREE WEEK!

2014, you're up

"...Everyone's on the guest list during Free Week, a 12-night stretch during which participating venues wave..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Week 2013: Thursday, Jan. 10

"...Wiretree – Free Week, Jan. 10, 2013..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Photo Gallery

Free Week 2013: Friday, Jan. 4

"...Tim Williams of the Soft Swells – Free Week, Jan. 4, 2013..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Photo Gallery

Six Concert Picks to See This Free Week(end)

Primo shows at no cost, from Yung Bambi to Amplified Heat

"...calendar doesn't officially flip for local music fans until Free Week. Launched to boost winter-slogged bar sales, the annual..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Four (More) Can't-Miss Free Week Shows

Knife in the Water and Los Coast finish frigid Free Week run

"...Free Week is in full swing. The cold weather has..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Events Post by Mark Fagan

Free Week 2013: Friday, Jan. 11

"...The Riverboat Gamblers – Free Week, Jan. 11, 2013..."

Jan. 14, 2013 Photo Gallery

Free Week 2013: Wednesday, Jan. 9

"...Gilded Splinters – Free Week, Jan. 9, 2013..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Photo Gallery

Free Week 2013: Sunday, Jan. 6

"...Deep Space – Free Week, Jan. 6, 2013..."

Jan. 8, 2013 Photo Gallery

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