Carys Anderson

Austin

Freelance News Writer at Consequence

Contributing Writer at The Austin Chronicle

i’m like if carrie bradshaw wore vans | music and culture editor @austinchronicle | 💌 : canderson(at)austinchronicle(dot)com

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Crosstalk: City Council Moves to Support Airport Art, PBS, and Govalle

1 week ago | austinchronicle.com | Carys Anderson

This week’s culture news bites Austin City Council has approved new contracts for artwork in the airport expansion after receiving initial pushback from ACME, the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, over use of non-local artists for the project. Some contracts with artists from Chicago, New York, and San Francisco have moved forward, with the caveat that these creators work with at least 10% local talent.
Baths, Blanton, and Belles Headline Our Weekday Events Roundup

2 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | James Scott |Kat McNevins |Blake Leschber |Carys Anderson

Monday 16, Paramount TheatreCelebrate Pride Month with a queer cinematic doubleheader. The evening begins with Happy Together, Wong Kar-wai’s tale of two Hong Kong lovers who travel through Argentina and experience the ups and downs of love as they try to make their way home. If you aren’t emotionally wrecked, stick around for God’s Own Country starring a pre-Challengers Josh O’Connor as an English farmer whose outlook on love changes when a Romanian migrant worker comes to the farm.
Babestock, Body Rock, and Jazz Legends in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

2 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Caroline Drew |Raoul Hernandez

Grab your earplugs and see some sounds Arlo McKinley Friday 13, SagebrushJohn Prine's legacy is still evolving five years after his death, evidenced by the strength of his label Oh Boy Records and the emergence of his son, Tommy Prine, into his own songwriting style. Cincinnati native Arlo McKinley represents the former behind 2022 LP This Mess We’re In and a new live platter Live at the Burl, where he cuts introspective and restless ballads.
Song Premiere: Curse Mackey Skulks Around Red River in “Vertigo Ego” Video

3 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Carys Anderson

Darkwave single previews new album Imaginary Enemies Curse Mackey Longtime local darkwave artist Curse Mackey channels the energy of the Red River Cultural District in the video for “Vertigo Ego,” the first single from his upcoming album Imaginary Enemies.
Exploded Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts

3 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Christina Garcia

It isn't all about numbers in this week's recommended shows Deantoni Parks Friday 6, dadaLabThere was the microburst storm last week, and then there’s the microburst sets you’ll hear at Exploded Drawing on Friday – short but full of jaw-dropping power from a sizzling lineup of artists. The next event in the series of diabolically good beatmakers includes Deantoni Parks, a musician who has played drums with the Mars Volta and John Cale.
Exploding Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts

3 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Christina Garcia

It isn't all about numbers in this week's recommended shows Deantoni Parks Friday 6, dadaLabThere was the microburst storm last week, and then there’s the microburst sets you’ll hear at Exploded Drawing on Friday – short but full of jaw-dropping power from a sizzling lineup of artists. The next event in the series of diabolically good beatmakers includes Deantoni Parks, a musician who has played drums with the Mars Volta and John Cale.
Crosstalk: Redbud Ice House Comes and Goes, Veteran Animator Lance Myers Launches an Art Show, and More Culture News

3 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Carys Anderson

Plus H.E.B. helps HOME and Blues on the Green Lance Myers’ To Plainly See Redbud Ice House closed last weekend after a year of business. MaieB Hospitality, the team behind Olamaie, Little Ola’s, and Maie Day, launched the burger spot at 2027 Anchor Lane – the former home of Contigo – during SXSW 2024 with a free showcase featuring Alex Maas of the Black Angels, Jonathan Horstmann of Urban Heat, and more.
iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

1 month ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Raoul Hernandez |Michael Toland

Keep your ears open for these shows Nakia Friday 30, Waterloo RecordsEarlier this month, when Shinyribs serenaded Waterloo Records, emotions ran heavy in the knowledge of the group’s final live appearance at that location. Expect no less from Nakia. A semifinalist on The Voice and perennial Austin City Limits television show attendee, the South Austin soul man runs deep through the local scene lore.
Moving From Halloweekend on Red River to Palmer in September, Levitation Announces 2025 Lineup

1 month ago | austinchronicle.com | Carys Anderson

TV on the Radio and Pavement headline refreshed fest Levitation is going to look a lot different this year. After years of populating venues throughout the Red River Cultural District, usually on Halloweekend, the beloved alternative music festival is taking a more centralized approach at Palmer Events Center from September 26-28. The move to the 75,000-square-foot Palmer, at 900 Barton Springs Road, harkens back to past Austin music festivals.
Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

1 month ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Christina Garcia

A smattering of sound suggestions Felt Out Thursday 22, Antone’s NightclubOh, global music. What does it mean? Antone’s, expanding beyond its usual blues repertoire with this seven-act bill, celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by hosting local artists who encapsulate all that this genre catchall has to offer.