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SXSW 2025: A Free & Unofficial Guide

Untangle the list of endless RSVPs and tune out the noise with this curated list of top-tier events
Benson Boone at 2025 Sips & Sounds Music Festival (photo by Charles Reagan)

Benson Boone, Halsey, AJR & More Wowed Fans in the Heart of Austin at Coca-Cola’s Sips & Sounds Music Festival

Music lovers had a blast at the two-day family-friendly festival along Auditorium Shores
Automatic at Austin Psych Fest at the Far Out Lounge on April 28, 2023. (Photo by David Brenden Hall)

Austin Psych Fest: A Look Back at Austin’s Pioneering Psychedelic Music Festival

From its DIY beginnings to a globally recognized event, the festival returns to The Far Out Lounge this spring with a lineup spanning psych rock, indie and experimental sounds
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Inside Arlyn Studios: The Heartbeat of Austin’s Music Legacy

Explore Austin’s iconic Arlyn Studios—40 years of legendary sessions, from Willie Nelson to Gary Clark Jr. and a deeply rooted Austin legacy
Glass Mansions to play SXSW in Austin. (Photo by Mia Naome Al-Taher)

SXSW 2025: 7 Concerts to Catch from Austin Musicians

Catch these Austin-based artists’ late night sets throughout SXSW’s six day music festival
Willie Nelson performs at the 2025 Luck Reunion at his ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (Photo by Alana Swaringen)

Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Announces Lineup Featuring Big Names and Surprise Guests

Charley Crockett, Julien Baker, Taj Mahal and more than 40 musicians will perform at Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood this March
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UT Austin’s Cactus Cafe Marks 45 Years With Anniversary Series Featuring Ray Wylie Hubbard, Sir Woman and More

The listening room and bar honors its legacy with the “Then, Now, and Forever” concert series, showcasing local legends and emerging artists
Hans Zimmer performs at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2024, during his North American tour. (Photo by Suzanne Teresa)

Hans Zimmer Delivers a Spellbinding Spectacle of Sound at Moody Center

The legendary composer fused orchestral mastery with rock-star energy, showcasing an electrifying journey through his iconic film scores
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Antone’s Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With the Opening of a New Blues Museum and Much More

Austin’s iconic blues hub marks its golden anniversary with a series of events, exclusive releases, and the debut of a dedicated museum
(Left to right) Caren Kelleher, John Kunz and Trey Watson at Waterloo Records in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Caryn Noel)

Meet the New Owners of Waterloo Records and Find Out What’s Next for Its New Location

Austin’s iconic music store, now under new ownership, is moving this spring, with plans to double its size and introduce upgraded facilities