How an Instrumental Trio Became One of Houston’s Most Popular Rock Bands
Khruangbin draws from a vast palette of sounds and traditions, making them a quintessentially Texan band.
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Under the “Noveller” Moniker, a UT Alum Conjures Anxious and Hopeful Guitar Symphonies
Sarah Lipstate, Iggy Pop’s new favorite guitarist, approached her new album as a puzzle.
Mayo Thompson Pays Off Corky’s Debt
In a rare move, the iconoclastic Houston artist took his only solo album on the road—fifty years after its release.
Fighting for Her Life
Iliza Shlesinger, whose comic style mates icy reserve with feverish belligerence, hits the road.
St. Vincent Bares All
Dallas's Annie Clark (a.k.a. St. Vincent) on her new album, the “weird high harmonics" of the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, and the there's-nothing-in-the-world-quite-like-it quality of a Texas sky.
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Awesome Photos of Houston’s Rap Scene
The new book "Houston Rap," makes it clear that by the time the city's rap scene began attracting national attention, its roots were already strong.
It’s Not About the Mike
Houston rapper Riff Raff’s debut album is just the first step on his journey to world domination. No, really.
San Antonio Soul: The Secret History
Talking with the people behind the recent compilation, Eccentric Soul: The Dynamic Label