44th Annual Austin Music Awards w/ Tomar & the FCs ft. the Animeros, Tee-Double, & more; Ben Kweller; Antone's All-Stars ft. Jackie Venson, Eve Monsees, Soul Man Sam Evans, & more; Colin Gilmore, Gus Baldwin & the Sketch, Gummy Fang, Big Bill

A 44-year-long Austin tradition returns! Chronicle readers voted on the 2025-2026 Austin Music Poll, and the winners of Band of the Year, Album of the Year, Musician of the Year, and more have been revealed in this very issue. Help us celebrate this weekend, where a select few plaques will be handed out on the Antone’s stage – and a whole slew of nominees will perform. From rock & roll revivalists Gus Baldwin & the Sketch to soul torchbearers Tomar and the FCs, ATX indie rock golden child Ben Kweller to our home venue’s blues all-stars, this year’s Music Awards celebrates the best of Austin’s expansive music community. – Carys Anderson