Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Chapter 5, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Chapter 5, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer and punk musician Tim Stegall...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Chapter 4, Part I, in a serialized history of Austin’s punk culture, written by veteran journalist Tim Stegall. The..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...May 10, 2015, Carson Creek Ranch, Austin: Levitation's three-day bacchanal honoring sounds and philosophies wrought at..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...is the third chapter in a serialized history of Austin’s punk culture, written by veteran journalist Tim Stegall. Chapter..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...crazy, life-altering concert. Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” zeros in on the Sex Pistols performance..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades

"...prompted Griffin in November 1971 to follow them to Austin, where Saurage met up with him the next year..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"..."Austin was boring in 1975," snarls Billy Bill Miller, Roky..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...and Maybelline – the Dolls became a blueprint for punk rock. Keith Richards worship from guitarist Johnny Thunders, blitzkrieg..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

We Have an Issue: Hitting the Right Three Chords to Chronicle Punk Rock

In this week's issue, Tim Stegall recounts a pivotal Sex Pistols concert that inspired Austin's punk scene

"...to start putting down for posterity the history of Austin punk. Tim started writing that book in 2019 –..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

On Punk Rock, and the Passing of Bruce Todd and Sarah Weddington

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...It's all about history on this week's episode The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio...."

Jan. 1, 2022 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Vivien Goldman’s Lasting Echoes of Feminist Punk

Vanguard journalist brings new book to Austin, the Larriva family remembers their friend Elliott Smith, and local musicians pop up all over the place

"...In Revenge of the She-Punks, Goldman chronicles a similar lapse in women's music history,..."

April 26, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

What's So Funny 'Bout Punk, Love, and Understanding?

'Pansy Division: Life in a Gay Rock Band'

"...doc, Pansy Division: Life in a Gay Rock Band, chronicles the life and times of the country's longest-running queercore..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

New Austin Music You Can Enjoy at Home

What we’re spending our time with

"...troubadour to establishing his new sanctuary just southeast of Austin in Goforth. The immaculately filmed and edited episodes play..."

April 17, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Why Does the Governor Want to Keep Refugees Out of Texas?

The Austin Chronicle Show examines resettlement, and punk

"...This episode of our weekly radio program The Austin Chronicle Show looks into Gov. Abbott's attempts to block..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: The Force Is Strong With This One

It's Santa Boba Fett!

"...this week's cover. The occasion is Richard's interview with Austin filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Rodriguez has had his own decades-long..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Inseparable – The Memoirs of an American and the Story of Chinese Punk Rock

Punk rock from Austin to Beijing

"...Memoirs of an American and the Story of Chinese Punk Rockby David O'Dell 199 pp., $18.99 (paper)..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Mad Tiger

The ups and downs of Japanese punk band Peelander-Z

"...comes late in the music doc Wild Tiger, which chronicles the seemingly never-ending dissolution/rebirth of Japanese punk band Peelander-Z...."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Sxsw

"...Tony Bennett, Junior Brown, and Peter Wolf at the Austin Music Hall Thursday night, or the Grand Royal showcase..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...from Minneapolis that's opening a second virtual stage in Austin during the pandemic, has announced that Sound of Metal..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Festival was the wealth of standout films made by Austin directors. Today, the South by Southwest Film Festival unveils..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Playing in Traffic with Los Lonely Boys, Daniel Johnston, Roky Erickson's Ice Cream Social, and Dan Auerbach

"...At a private party yesterday at GSD&M's Idea City, Austin-based Loophole Management officially launched Playing in Traffic, which already..."

March 20, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in the shadow..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...it should come as no surprise that Texas and Austin in particular are represented in force in this year's..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Jumping-Off Point

Kat Candler continues her chronicles of youthful frenzy in 'Hellion'

"...winter in Park City, Utah, without a brace of Austin filmmakers entering the annual Sundance/Slamdance fray, and this year..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Stubb's General Manager Takes Over Beerland Lease

Ryan Garrett confirms contract on shuttered punk venue

"...on Red River. The venue, an 18-year hotbed of punk and garage rock, shuttered in late May. Stacks of..."

Oct. 15, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Sound and the Fury

Monsters of Folk drummer Will Johnson continues demonstrating monstrous musical and compositional gifts

"...Than Creation's Dark, and produced works for local songwriters Austin Collins and Collin Herring...."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...“Alcohol,” GBH (1981)..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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