May 01, 2009
By Jim Scott
Web Exclusive
While the prime time fascination with dead bodies, cops, doctors, and lawyers continues its relentless march, it’s sad to see some of television’s most creative shows on the chopping block. Yes, you can watch one CSI or another seemingly all day and all night, but a funny, clever, and involving show like NBC’s Chuck can’t find a big enough audience to justify a third season. Tragic. More
Apr 19, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
TV on the Radio
The last time I’d checked, it was 94 degrees. We were essentially parked on Jefferson Street, missing Blitzen Trapper as a woman grinded the driver’s side headrest of her friend’s convertible VW bug. More
Apr 18, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
M. Ward
The Coachella weekend always opens on an optimistic note. Free gerber daisies on the way in, scalpers shouting at the lines, clean and crisp official schedules—or in my case, a crumpled up printout covered in highlighter markings, shared with a friend. More
Mar 22, 2009
By Evan Rytlewski
SXSW’s biggest headliners made their final push Saturday, while comedians Eugene Mirman and Todd Barry ribbed the festival’s less distinguished performers. More
Mar 21, 2009
By Evan Rytlewski
The Thermals, Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Okkervil River overextend themselves, while Camera Obscura charms at the Under the Radar party. More
Mar 20, 2009
By Evan Rytlewski
Mar 20, 2009
By Evan Rytlewski
Befitting a festival that coincides with spring break, downtown Austin takes on a mardi gras air during the annual SXSW conference. More
Mar 11, 2009
By Gary Knight
I used to get annoyed with my older brother when he would fight with my mom and then run off to his room to listen to loud music. The melodrama associated with the act, aside, I never felt he was in the right to approximate the words and music of a band like Black Flag or Pink Floyd to suit his particular situation, all in the name of justifying his feelings or emboldening his actions. Sort of the way people manipulate The Bible if it’s convenient for them. More
