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The Marfa Tapes Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify For all the mythos of Marfa as hipster cowboy art colony, what the tiny West Texas destination offers is solitude, and a reset. That certainly draws songwriting partners Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and Jon Randall, who retreat to the town repeatedly for inspiration and produce mega-hits like Lambert's "Tin Man." The Marfa Tapes offers something altogether different from the Texas triumvirate. Reflective of the creative spark before the studio polish, each artist finds themselves. Lambert's superstar status doesn't distract from the calm twilight ...

Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg, is dedicated to providing free meals (of red beans and rice, andouille sausage, cornbread, fruit, dessert, and a drink) to Austinites in need. "On Tuesdays, we will provide a link to sign up for a free home-made meal delivered to you with safety in mind," goes their announcement on Facebook. "There is no judgment and the form is anonymous. If you have been affected by the impact of Covid-19 or are having a hard time, we would like to make a small portion of your day a little bit better." Or, if you'd like to donate your time in driving, baking treats, or providi...

Art by Zeke Barbaro Not throwing an epic wing-ding after the dreadful and disillusioning last 12 months remains a bitter pill to pop. This community deserves one. That said, not having an in-person Austin Music Awards is a no-brainer. No tradition's worth risking the health of people we care about – not even a homegrown legacy show. So instead of orchestrating a diminished version of something we've done for 38 consecutive years, the Chronicle decided on something totally different: bringing the AMAs to the winners. Emcee Kevin Curtin behind the wheel (P...

Texas Music Magazine 5 Questions with Tameca Jones This past year has caused the Austin-based musician to rethink her life as an artist. While teaching her how vital collaboration is, the pandemic has also brought up the question: should she give up her current career? Tameca Jones’ perspective on music-making is slowly beginning to change. And while the pandemic has certainly been the catalyst, her own personal growth is what’s currently ushering in a new era for the Austin songwriter. Not only has she discovered how vital collaboration is (she’s currently working on an al...

Austin 360 Austin360 On The Record is a weekly roundup of new, recent and upcoming releases by local and Austin-associated recording artists. This week, take a look back at a select batch of 50 local albums that made waves in 2020, plus a handful of notable EPs, live albums, archival releases and other oddities. For our critics’ personal favorite records of 2020, watch for next week's year-in-review music wrap-up. FIVE OLD-SCHOOL ACES Willie Nelson, “First Rose of Spring.” No Grammy nomination this year for Willie, but his latest album, released in July, further extended a decade-lo...