Jamming

Our Favorite Albums for a Long Road Trip

Top music recommendations to belt out, windows down on cruise control.

06/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Uvie Bikomo, Sofia Gonzalez, and Meredith Nudo

Women Produce

With New Album, LaNell Grant Is Putting Her Voice Front and Center

The Alief-raised music producer is elevating hip-hop through faith and womanhood in her solo debut album.

06/26/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Sound Off

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

Benefit Jam

White Oak Show Aims to Help Music Community With Mental Healthcare

The venue, with promoter Pegstar, is hosting a show to uplift local musicians.

01/28/2022 By Gladys Fuentes

Water Lilies

Lilly Aviana Bares Her Soul on 'Late Bloom'

The Houston songstress released the deluxe version of her debut album.

09/22/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Watch This

Jazz Anderson Gets in the Lab with Her Latest LP

The Experiment tells a coming-of-age story for Anderson.

08/31/2021 By Shelby Stewart

H-Town heat

Here's What Your Favorite Houston Celebs Were up to Last Week

This upcoming season is going to be a busy one for Houston.

08/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Top contenders

Houston Artists Top the List for 2021 VMA Nominations

Beyoncé, Megan thee Stallion and more nominated in multiple categories.

08/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

COVID-19 Fallout

Houston Musicians Cope with Coronavirus

To avoid the pandemic blues, many are turning to livestream performances.

03/26/2020 By Chris Gray

Bayougraphy

Vocalist Suzy Wilson Is Living Her Rock 'N' Roll Dream

For this Kingswood-based rocker, it's never to late.

03/02/2020 By Chris Gray

Bayougraphy

Norie Guthrie Is Preserving Houston’s Folk Scene One Reel at a Time

Meet Rice University’s fascinating special collections librarian.

12/01/2019 By Dianna Wray

Bye bye herby

Remembering Herb Remington

The legendary steel guitarist left his mark on music and the city.

10/31/2018 By Brittanie Shey

Fall Arts

The 2018 Fall Arts Guide

From the avant-garde to agreed-upon classics, these are the cultural events of the season.

08/17/2018 By Chris Gray and Morgan Kinney

Music Talk

Let's Talk About Talk, Vodi's Debut Album

"If Fleetwood Mac produced a soundtrack to Stranger Things, it would sound a whole lot like local Houston band Vodi’s debut album."

11/22/2017 By Laura Furr Mericas

Local Bands

The Tontons Will Be at White Linen Night. Will You?

Learn more about the group Bun B called “the best band in Houston.”

08/02/2017 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

Houston Funk

OG Shyne Brings Her Flows to Houston's Anti Party

Phife Dawg's biggest fan talks about her influences ahead of a Saturday show.

06/30/2017 By Camilo Smith

Free Press Summer Fest

A Hot and Sweaty Chat with The Suffers

Houston's beloved soul band talks hometown love and life on the road.

06/08/2015 Edited by Nick Esquer