Former Fine Southern Gentlemen's Expansive Rebrand to Feels So Good

A more inclusive name for the rising screenprinters/record label/music venue

"...After 15 years operating under the name Fine Southern Gentlemen, the local screenprinting company announced its rebrand to..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Good Eye: The Pulse

The Good Eye says goodbye

"...In preparation for the role, she had practiced lying absolutely still, subjecting her every twitch to ruthless self-discipline. But..."

April 3, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...Queued up at the vinyl room register in Waterloo Records, I flashed back to my fourth day in Texas:..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

South by So Real 2010

Checking in with SXSW's hip-hop head

"...Welcome to the third edition of South by So Real, where Bump & Hustle raps with..."

March 15, 2010 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Texas Records

"...occupied the taxi squad of Austin's hunkered-down but remarkably good reggae scene. There's a long way to go before..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Review

For the Good Times

The Life and Times of Texas country crooner, Ray Price.

"...Before he took the stage of Central Missouri State University's Hendricks Hall on November 15, 1997, Ray..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by David Cantwell

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...2019, the northwest corner lot at Sixth and Lamar sold. Targeted for redevelopment, Waterloo Records’ literal foundation for three..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Good Danny's Personal Highlights

"...Shearwater: Jet Plane and Oxbow (2016) This record feels like the culmination of my creative collaboration with Shearwater..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Music Feature by Danny Reisch

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts

Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

"...Good Looks Album Release and In-Store Signing..."

June 7, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Future's So Bright ...

Johnston High School has problems with grades, attendance, dropouts, a magnet program resented by the host school, and a high turnover rate among principals. Will new principal Sal Cavazos stay and can he make a difference?

"...the school he officially will take over in May, some handwritten, all enumerating problems -- and there are many..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Country Mile

Country mile

"...been lingering there for a while, timely for Universal South, currently rolling the dice on a pair of twentysomethings..."

March 11, 2005 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Seismic Dance Event, Jazz at St. James', Feels So Good Fest, Susannah Joffe, Amigo the Devil, and more

"...to culminate in Brooklyn-based duo Bedouin's Middle Eastern inspired sounds and a DJ set from Bonobo...."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Vinyl Saved My Life Tonight: Record Stores Deliver in a Crisis

Local media emporiums maintain online shipping during C-19 lockdown

"...descended on H.E.B. – along with half of Austin. Personally, I’d already begun hoarding earlier in the week: Waterloo..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Back-to-School Guide: Stores to Shop Your Way Into Austin Music

Dress for the job you want: stylish scenester – plus recommendations on record shops and instrument stores

"..."Hey, I know about this thing!" Beyond the always solid choice of local band merchandise, find manifold options vintage..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: School’s Out for Dayglow

Nineteen-year-old Sloan Struble leaves UT for the bedroom-pop big leagues, while two new area record stores make their debuts

"...head. The wonky likeness of the blond and smiley songwriter emblazoned his debut album, Fuzzybrain, under the sunny pseudonym..."

June 21, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Record Stores Hang On, Together

Online and curbside pivots support an altered Record Store Day for Austin vinyl emporiums this Saturday.

"...Gabe Vaughn, co-owner of North Loop's Breakaway Records, remains hurt by an impassioned email from a would-be..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Song of the Year: Black Pumas..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...Silvana Estrada is the 24-year-old folk singer-songwriter from Veracruz being called the "millennial Chavela Vargas." She..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Venues Are Out of Money

Following last week’s Barracuda closure, a domino effect will continue without emergency city funding

"...Feels So Good Records co-owner Justin Weems also counts himself..."

June 19, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Record Stores for Your Listening Pleasure

Nine shops to satisfy your vinyl urges

"...fellowship of browsing alongside other music fans. Here are some of the record stores Austin has to offer. Antone's..."

Feb. 4, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...Jason Ikpatt's grandmother calls him Ukeme, meaning "ability" among Nigeria's..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows

"...Grammy-winning Latin brass locomotive Grupo Fantasma backs Spanish Harlem soul pioneer Joe Bataan one time only – ¡solamente una..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Never’s Post-Punk Introduction and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Malik Baptiste, Felt Out, and more

"...the Sleaze, the fivepiece becomes the latest signee to Feels So Good Records. – Carys Anderson Dave Alvin &..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: Lil Yachty to Make Austin City Limits Television Debut, and More Music News

Confusion over the Live Music Fund Event Program, and musical queerdo events

"...announces another round of summer tapings for its 49th season with trap artist-turned-psych rocker Lil Yachty at the top..."

June 9, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...through 19, here. And for official performer picks during South by Southwest 2023, check out our “​​Field Guide to..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...year's Weight of the World might be the most sorrowful, harrowing chapter to date – a disaffected opus of..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Awards returned to celebrate the best and brightest locally sourced music of the past year...."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Crosstalk: Die Spitz Signs to Jack White’s Record Label

Plus, FSG moves again, and the Austin Symphony unveils its new season

"...Feels So Good has moved from its Alpine location in..."

March 28, 2025 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...Biff Henderson scuttles across the stage...."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Waterloo Records’ Last Day Parties..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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