Music

John Allen Stephens Trades the Studio for Stage

With producer credits for The Suffers, The Tontons, and even J Balvin, the local artist recently dropped an album of his own. There was much to discuss.

11/06/2018 By Madonna Matta

Knowles News

Solange Wants to 'Make Your Trunk Rattle'

In other words: Prepare yourself for a new album.

10/15/2018 By Morgan Kinney

We Chillin'

Youth Soul Love Is More than His Name Lets On

We talk with the Houston-raised artist about his background and viral new EP.

10/10/2018 By Julia Davila

King

Return of the Trill Reminds Us to Never Doubt Bun B

Underground or not, with his brother at his side or on his own, he’s a king, and no one is knocking him off the throne.

09/04/2018 By Cory Garcia

HOUSTONFORNICATION

Travis Scott's Astroworld Does Houston Justice

We love the rapper's new album almost as much as we miss the theme park.

08/07/2018 By Cory Garcia

Beachy Goodness

Listen to 18 Summers, Rome Hero Foxes' Buzz-Worthy New Release

The refined sophomore album could propel the Houston band to national attention.

07/31/2018 By Cory Garcia

Album Review

Everything Here Has a Little Bit of, Uh, Everything

The new album from The Suffers further expands their already all-encompassing sound.

07/13/2018 By Cory Garcia

Summer Bucket List

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, July 13–15

Insta-worthy pool days, brand-new Houston music, piano virtuosos, and more.

07/12/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Boyish 👋

On Look Together, Wild Moccasins Make the Bad Times Sound Good

Huge hooks and subtweets abound on the Houston indie-pop group's first album in four years.

07/04/2018 By Cory Garcia

H-town Hottie

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Answers Our Questions (and Releases an EP)

"I'm so outgoing, and I'm so cocky and confident in my music because I want other people to feel that way when they're listening to me."

09/15/2017 By Nandi Howard

Wonder Years

This Houston Duo Captures the Sound of Adolescence

A new EP from Teenage Wildlife brings all the feels.

08/14/2017 By Catalina Campos

Everything now

Notes on Arcade Fire from a Native Son

"I decided this band must be the coolest thing ever to emerge from the bougie patch of reclaimed swamp I called home—a belief I more or less hold to this day."

08/10/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Far out

Mantra Love Teases Psych-Rock Reinvention with New Single 'Strawberry Milk'

The Houston band's music delivers a lasting, enjoyable trip without the necessity of any drugs.

07/18/2017 By Catalina Campos

screechy scratch

Chase DeMaster Heralds A Grittier Children of Pop With New Single

The Houston-based artist celebrated his new 7" single with a concert at White Oak Music Hall.

07/03/2017 By Catalina Campos

Meet the Musician

Bruce Robison's New Album Is Rooted in Texas Traditions

The Bandera native, who performs in Houston this week, channeled Lone Star legends in Bruce Robison & The Back Porch Band.

04/25/2017 By Chris Becker

Music Review

Quiet Company's New EP is Brimming with Expressive Ballads

Taylor Muse's distinctive vocals lead the charge in the Austin group's latest EP It’s Not Attractive and It Changes Nothing.

04/05/2017 By Bryce Dodds

Turn it up

Bayou City Band Birthday Club Releases EP this Friday

New music mingles with visual arts at this not-to-be-missed event.

09/29/2016 By Mellanie Perez