Andy Langer
Columns | Miscellany
Bare Assets
How members of the heavy metal group Pantera turned their adult nightclub into a sound investment.
Hot Sauce
How the Stubb's barbecue empire outlasted the death of its namesake—and proved that spice guys sometimes finish first.
Schmooze Paper
What do gossipeuse Liz Smith, politico Paul Begala, and Hollywood hotshot Robert Rodriguez have in common? They all worked—and networked—at the hundred-year-old Daily Texan.
Hell Below/Stars Above
Been a Long Time
Reporter
Straight Outta Golden
At the Sweet Potato Festival with Nashville’s next big thing from small-town Texas.
Six Degrees of Will Johnson
A new album from the Centro-Matic front man—and indie rock's one-man social network.
Not Fade Away
Can a posthumous release of Waylon Jennings’s last recordings keep his legacy from disappearing?
Ready
Little Brother
Milk Cow Blues
The Live Mantuak Sessions
Into the New
Peep Show
Escape From Monster Island
Wrestling Over Tiny Matters
and all the colors…
Web Exclusives
A Holiday Gift Guide for Music Lovers
Gary Clark Jr.'s newest set, Blak and Blu, and five other albums by local artists.
Making an Austin City Limits Debut
Terry Lickona, the television show's executive producer, talks about some of the acts that will step on the Austin City Limits stage for the first time, including Radiohead and Kat Edmonson.
Ryan Bingham Strikes Out on His Own
Starting a new label is a dicey proposition, but the country star who co-wrote the Oscar-winning song "The Weary Kind" thinks the time is right.
Years Later, Old 97’s Still Embrace One Special Record
It might have been recorded fifteen years ago, but the Dallas-based band will mark an important anniversary with the album that began their alternative-country journey.
For the Toadies, a Fresh Start
Success has never come easy for the Toadies, but the Fort Worth–based rock band is back with its fifth studio album, Play. Rock. Music.
Shawn Colvin’s Survival Story
The Austin-based singer-songwriter talks about her new autobiography, Diamond in the Rough, and her sixth studio album.
Five New Albums You Shouldn’t Miss
Including new sets from Alejandro Escovedo, Rhett Miller, and more.
Like Father, Like Son
Andy Langer talks with Willie Nelson and his youngest son, Lukas, about "The Family," Willie's new album (Heroes), and passing the torch.
A Tribute to Mr. Bojangles
Todd Snider's latest album reflects his deep-seated admiration for Jerry Jeff Walker's free-spirited style.
9 Texas Bands That Could Make an Impact at SXSW
Though South by Southwest is bringing big names like Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z this year, here are picks from showcasing Texans, from the obvious to the relatively obscure.
Ben Kweller Makes Some Noise
The Austin-based musician talks about his new album, his record label, and making viral videos with Jason Schwartzman.
Norah Jones’s Country Music Playlist
To celebrate For the Good Times, the new album by the Little Willies, Norah Jones's country cover band, the singer shares five of her favorite tracks by Texas songwriters.
Need Some Gift Ideas?
We got you covered. Representatives from three independent record stores in Texas recommend recent releases from local artists to give as gifts to music fans.
The Big Bend Theory
Tiny and remote Marfa is poised to be a rock-star magnet.
Behind the Lineup
Who is Amy Corbin? Oh, just the person who booked Stevie Wonder—and all the other bands you're stoked to see—for ACL.
Crossing State Lines
With a new album, a wildly popular single, and sold-out shows all over America, the Eli Young Band is one of the state's few homegrown acts to transcend the Texas Country Scene.
A Little Bit Country
Robert Ellis's new album, Photographs, is influenced by both his folk and country roots.
Texas Monthly Biz
Rockonomics 101
Purely in terms of record sales, the Austin band Fastball hit a home run in 1998. But does that mean its members are going to get rich? Not necessarily.
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