In an effort to put production back in the hands of cinema owners, pioneer of Austin’s Blue Starlite Drive-in, Josh Frank, sparked the idea for labels to revive older bands’ catalogs by rescoring silent...
Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 23, 2026
From romance to science fiction, the Collective Film Festival showcases it all. A UT organization, Collective Studios fosters filmmaking by students, for students. The upcoming festival on April 25 will...
Bailey Raymond, General Life&Arts Reporter
• April 20, 2026
From humble origins in Mobile, Ala., Red Clay Strays stunned their Texas audience with powerful vocals and a meaningful story, seeking to touch the souls of all listening. Strutting to center stage while...
Brooklyn Slie , General Life&Arts Reporter
• April 12, 2026
When asked about print media, some people say it’s dead. Zine Fest proves the opposite.
GLAZE, an independent Austin-based publication, hosted the Eulogy of the Independent Zine event on Saturday...
Brooklyn Slie, General Life&Arts Reporter
• March 29, 2026
KUTX Rock the Park series returned for its 16th season at Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater this past Friday with family-friendly vibes, local music and an atmosphere that draws in people of all ages.
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The 40th South by Southwest festival took over Austin from March 12 to March 18, showcasing the latest innovations in music and film.
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Austin businesses receive increased traction every year during the week of the South by Southwest festival through unofficial events. The Texan spoke with local bars Armadillo Den and The Rustic Tap, which...
Angelina Liu , Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 20, 2026
Two hours before the scheduled Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW show at Moody Amphitheatre at Waterloo Park, South by Southwest informed concert-goers that Amsterdam native DJ Mau P (Maurits Jan Westveen) would...
Tiffany Chan, Entertainment Columnist
• March 19, 2026
Stories about far-fetched monsters and the supernatural are often created and fantasized about in the horror genre. Vera Miao, director of “Rock Springs,” rooted her film in human history, turning...
Pedal Steel Noah’s rise in Austin’s music scene runs on family. At SXSW 2026, brothers Noah and Nate Faulkner performed at Flatstock and The 13th Floor alongside their father, Jay, while their mother,...
Angelina Liu , Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 19, 2026
Wrapping dexterous fingers around the nape of the guitar, the instrument becomes an extension of Hillel Slovak, the pioneer lead guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. His face contorts on the fuzzy archival...
Red carpets, global movie premieres, bands from around the world and innovative creators took over Austin this past week for the 40th South by Southwest festival. Running from March 12 through March...
