Carys Anderson

Austin

Freelance News Writer at Consequence

Music and Culture Reporter at The Austin Chronicle

my music + culture column ✨the off beat ✨runs every other thursday in the @austinchronicle 💌 : canderson(at)austinchronicle(dot)com

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Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

18 hours ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Samuel Gross |Tim Stegall

Friday 25, Radio/EastLast year, Silverada took the cover of the Chronicle as the hard-driving country quintet shed the Mike & the Moonpies moniker they’d ridden for nearly two decades and reloaded for the next phase of the band. Their ethos remained the same, though, with a grinding mindset and crowd-winning combination of rocked-out live shows and sincere ballads that has carved their mark on the independent country scene.
Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

1 week ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Kahron Spearman |Raoul Hernandez

Local shows worth your admission this week Friday 18, MohawkGeorge Clanton – not to be confused with legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton – makes the type of trippy, nostalgic electronic music that the kids in 2010 used to call vaporwave.
Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

2 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | James Scott |Katherine McNevins |Richard Whittaker |Carys Anderson

There's also some events during the day Monday 14, We Luv VideoRevolutionary Girl Utena is the best anime of all time. I’ll accept arguments otherwise – you know my email – but I believe this story’s mix of surreal imagery, emotional catharsis, and girls with swords ascends beyond most other magical girl material due to how hard it freakin’ goes.
Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

2 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Samuel Gross

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs Thursday 10, SagebrushThe charm of the Cactus Blossoms arises from the irresistible harmonies of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, yet over the past 15 years, the Minneapolis duo has evolved into an eclectic quintet that sweeps across country, blues, and vintage rock & roll to expand their sweet, Everly-esque connection.
A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

3 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Michael Toland |Raoul Hernandez

All kinds of sounds can be found around town Friday 4, 29th Street BallroomAnyone into jangly power pop and/or zippy post-punk should be aware of this co-headlining tour. Toronto duo Ducks Ltd.
Val Kilmer, Top Gun Actor and One-Time Batman, Dead at 65

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Carys Anderson

The post Val Kilmer, Top Gun Actor and One-Time Batman, Dead at 65 appeared first on Consequence. Val Kilmer, the actor known for playing Iceman in Top Gun, Jim Morrison in The Doors, and the Caped Crusader in Batman Forever, has died at age 65. News of Kilmer’s passing was confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who told the Associated Press that the actor died of pneumonia on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by friends and family.
Val Kilmer, Top Gun Actor and One-Time Batman, Dead at 65

3 weeks ago | consequence.net | Carys Anderson

Val Kilmer, the actor known for playing Iceman in Top Gun, Jim Morrison in The Doors, and the Caped Crusader in Batman Forever, has died at age 65. News of Kilmer’s passing was confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who told the Associated Press that the actor died of pneumonia on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, surrounded by friends and family. Val Edward Kilmer was born on December 31st, 1959 in Los Angeles.
Crosstalk: Die Spitz Signs to Jack White’s Record Label

4 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Carys Anderson

Plus, FSG moves again, and the Austin Symphony unveils its new season Feels So Good has moved from its Alpine location in South Austin following a $13,000 per month rent increase, the company announced last weekend. The screenprinters/record label/vintage store/event throwers now inhabit two spaces: a retail location at 609 E. Seventh Downtown and a production facility at 9204 Brown in North Austin.
Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

4 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | Derek Udensi |Carys Anderson |Abby Johnston |Christina Garcia

Recommended shows for the week ahead Thursday 27, ACL LiveIt’s difficult to overstate the influence of NGDB’s 1972 triple-platter LP Will the Circle Be Unbroken. The album aligned the country-rock insurgence of the 1960s with the Grand Ole Opry tradition, paying earnest deference to legendary country artists and styles while ushering in a new era for Nashville.
Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

4 weeks ago | austinchronicle.com | James Scott |Katherine McNevins |Carys Anderson |Cat McCarrey

The weekend in arts and culture Thursday 27, AFS CinemaOften joked about as a stoner flick for its psychedelic wah-wah soundtrack and trippy visuals, Fantastic Planet could do that job for sure – but it’s also a hell of a well-crafted animated film if you choose to take it that way.