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Forget That Study—Houston Is a Live Music Mecca

Wait, who said Houstonians don't support live music?

09/19/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Fall Arts Guide 2022

5 Houston Bands You Need to Know About in 2022

Meet five bands that make us proud to be from Houston.

09/19/2022 By Sama’an Ashrawi

Fall Arts Guide 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Arts and Entertainment Scene This Fall

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this fall.

09/19/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Chris Gray

Chills and Thrills

Baytown’s about to Get Spooky with the Freaky Deaky Festival

Live music, dancing and camping on the dark side.

09/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart

THINGS TO DO

What to Expect from the 2022 Houston Blues and Jazz Festival

A performance from The Cookers, Frank Lacy’s newest project, and more await you.

08/30/2022 By Alexia Partouche

JUST DANCE

A Reimagined South Beach Reopens After a Four-Year Break

Houston’s premier LBGTQ+ dance club returns this week with a new look, new sound and lighting technology, and its famous cooling ice jets.

07/14/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

BLACK MUSIC MONTH

These Black Texans Are Shaping Music Around the World

An incomplete list of Black, genre-spanning musicians from the Lone Star State that you should listen to now—and add to your rotation.

06/24/2022 By Amarie Gipson and Shelby Stewart

Summer Beats

Texas Summer Music Playlist

Let this playlist be the soundtrack of your epic summer vacation.

06/20/2022 By Sama’an Ashrawi

TEASER

Beyoncé Announces a New Music Drop. We Knew It Was Coming.

Three concrete reasons, and some spidey sense, for why we were sure B7 was finally on the way

06/16/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Shelby Stewart

MUSIC

Travis Scott Returns to the Festival Stage Later This Year

In the first major performances since the Astroworld tragedy in 2021, can the Houston rapper’s reputation be revived?

05/25/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

CULTURE

This Local Nonprofit is Making Learning Entertaining

We spoke with the minds behind Reading With a Rapper about student literacy and music.

05/19/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Making History

Bun B Is Ready to Be an Executive

The legendary rapper has reached momentous highs and has no plans of slowing down.

04/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart

CITY OF MUSIC

Houston Joins International Celebration of Music This Summer

Make Music Day Houston will take place on the longest day of the year, June 21.

04/15/2022 By DeVaughn Douglas

Music

New Music From Houston Artists Released Through March

Sounds from Stereoccult, Hayes Carll, and The Wheel Workers.

03/31/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Review

George Strait Ends the Rodeo’s 90th Anniversary Comeback

Completing its month-long run with the country legend.

03/24/2022 By Marco Torres Photography by Marco Torres

Music Festivals

Texas Smoke Break Brings Some of Rap’s Best to Houston this Weekend

Plus 7 tips on how to stay safe this weekend.

03/18/2022 By Shelby Stewart

FAREWELL ANDRÉS

Houston Symphony to Host Festival in Honor of Andrés Orozco-Estrada

The two-week event will pay tribute to the beloved music director’s achievements.

03/04/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, February 5-11

This week's releases include Wangden Sherpa's debut album, along with singles from Tobe Nwigwe and Doeman Dyna.

02/11/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Music

New Music From Houston Artists, January 29 - February 4

A new indie-rock collaboration, punk, and rap.

02/04/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Music

The Pitfalls of Fame Don't Faze BBY Kodie

A new 14-track project channels the Houston-rapper's vision and creativity into a new sound.

02/02/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Houstonia Magazine

Music

Forget That Study—Houston Is a Live Music Mecca

5 Houston Bands You Need to Know About in 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Arts and Entertainment Scene This Fall

Baytown’s about to Get Spooky with the Freaky Deaky Festival

What to Expect from the 2022 Houston Blues and Jazz Festival

A Reimagined South Beach Reopens After a Four-Year Break

These Black Texans Are Shaping Music Around the World

Texas Summer Music Playlist

Beyoncé Announces a New Music Drop. We Knew It Was Coming.

Travis Scott Returns to the Festival Stage Later This Year

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