El Dusty Is Reimagining Cumbia and Helping Reinvent Corpus Christi
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks to El Dusty, the mayor of Cumbia City. Plus, a “meat up” with our barbecue editor, Daniel Vaughn.
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Bill Malone on Fifty Years of ‘Country Music USA’
Fifty years after it was first published, Bill C. Malone’s 'Country Music USA' remains the most comprehensive look at the genre.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo Speaks About His Controversial ‘Gun Rights’ Stance
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks to Houston’s top cop about the gun debate and his first eighteen months on the job.
Three High-Profile Chefs Talk About the Pitfalls of Celebrity Cooking and What to Ask Your Waiter
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks to John Tesar, Rebecca Masson, and Rico Torres: three chefs who’ll represent their cities at next week’s Hot Luck Festival in Austin.
Tim Ferriss, the Midas of Media Engagement, on Why He Moved to Texas
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks problem-solving, happiness, and Texas’s unique role in the tech world with the uber-influential investor, podcaster, and motivator Tim Ferriss.
Nothing in Life Is Constant: Ryan Holiday and Shakey Graves
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks collusion with conspiracy expert Ryan Holiday. Plus, a conversation with Alejandro Rose-Garcia on the arrival of Shakey Graves 2.0.
Celebrating San Antonio’s Renegade Artists
On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks to musician Nina Diaz of Girl in a Coma, then celebrates the late Chuck Ramirez with documentarians Angela and Mark Walley.
Lawrence Wright Loves Texas, But Not Unconditionally
The Pulitzer winner on his new book about Texas’s history, culture, and politics.
Lance Armstrong Knows What It’s Like to Be the Target of a Mueller-like Probe
The always-controversial cyclist talks to Andy Langer about how cycling in Texas has changed, covering the Tour de France as a podcaster, and whether he has any regrets.
National Podcast of Texas: How the de Menils Helped Build Houston’s Art World
The author of a new biography on John and Dominique de Menil tells the story of how one of the world’s great museums wound up in Texas.
Joe Lansdale Writes Like Everyone He Knows Is Dead
On our latest ‘National Podcast of Texas,’ the writer talks about the ‘Hap and Leonard’ series, East Texas, and his greatest fear. Plus, Jessica Dupuy on Texas wines.
Ethan Hawke Wishes He Could’ve Filmed ‘Blaze’ in Austin
The actor and director also talks casting Kris Kristofferson, the state of the movie industry, and the complexity of Southern men.
Erika Wennerstrom ‘Sweet Unknown’ Review
Erika Wennerstrom, the voice of Heartless Bastards, is ready for a change.
Khruangbin Brings Thai Funk to Houston
On their second album, the globally-minded Houston trio Khruangbin reveal new sounds created in a Burton barn.
The Galactic Cowboys are Still Hoping to Take Flight
A Houston metal act that was supposed to be the next Guns n’ Roses—and got squashed by Nirvana instead—is hoping that a quarter of a century later it’ll finally get its big break.
Why Gary Clark Jr. and Leon Bridges Aren’t Just Nostalgia Acts
We sat down with Gary Clark Jr. and Leon Bridges, two of the state’s biggest exports, for a candid discussion on the triumphs and trials of their careers so far.
Meet the Texas Gentlemen
The Texas Gentlemen, a Dallas-based collective of young studio musicians and sidemen, are the best backing group you've probably never heard of.
The Eli Young Band Plays the Game
The Eli Young Band's sixth album, 'Fingerprints,' doesn't have the radio hits, but it is consistently satisfying.
Lemme Hear You Say, “Ha!”
For the Houston rapper and comedian Chingo Bling, spouting rhymes and telling jokes are two ways of getting at the same truth.
The Sons Also Rise
At his peak, Emilio Navaira was known as the King of Tejano and the Garth Brooks of Texas. Now, months after his death, two of his children are following in his footsteps with a little help from Sting.
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Willie’s Guitar Gets a New Inscription
Alejandro Rose-Garcia—a.k.a. Shakey Graves—recently carved his initials into Trigger, Willie’s famous guitar, the first inscription the instrument has seen in years.
Less Is Norah
On Day Breaks, the Grammy Award–winning singer returns to her roots at the piano. Just don’t call it a back-to-basics album.
Jack Out of the Box
Can former frat-boy fave Jack Ingram finally find his place among the great Texas songwriters?
It’s Time to Talk About Sixth Street in Austin
The recent shootings have generated a lot of talk about what’s happening on one of the nation’s most famous drinking drags.
The 47-Year Niche
At Dallas’s Kessler Theater, Jeffrey Liles is drawing an audience the music industry often ignores.
Cuban Revolution
ZZ Top front man Billy Gibbons talks about playing with Willie, going solo, going Latin, and going beardless (not).
Black Is the New Black
Ten years after his last album, Clint Black has a new record—and the same old attitude.
Steady as He Goes
How Shakey Graves made the leap from cult figure to major festival draw.
Rookie of the Year
How did Leon Bridges go from washing dishes to “winning” SXSW in just a few months?
Don’t Call Them “Baby”
Roll over, Jake Owen, and tell Brett Eldredge the news: Maddie & Tae are fed up with Nashville’s “bro country” formula.
Texas Albums to Look Forward to in 2015
No shortage of Texans have been popping up on year-end lists — from veterans like Spoon and Miranda Lambert to relative newcomers like Austin’s Shakey Graves and Denton’s Sarah Jaffe. And while it is clearly too early to guess who might wind up making…
Where News and Music Meet
Willie Nelson and Dan Rather, two longtime friends, talk about music, politics, and longevity in their businesses.
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Seminal Emo Band Mineral is Back at It
Seventeen years after breaking up, Mineral's Austin members have reunited for a series of shows, culminating in a performance at Fun Fun Fun Fest on Friday.
President of Immortal Fun
Alejandro Rose-Garcia—formerly best known as the character, the Swede, on NBC's "Friday Night Lights"—wants to yank fans around with his second album, “And the War Came," an unpredictable mix of solo ballads and louder, multi-instrumental music.
Crooner Kat Edmonson Finally Finds Her Place
Houstonian Kat Edmonson shaped her airy and elastic sound in Austin coffee shops before moving to New York. Her first major label record, “The Big Picture,” comes out September 30.
I Am Womack, Hear Me Roar
Lee Ann Womack became a star the old-fashioned Nashville way. Now she’s ready to be an artist on her own terms.
How producers of "The Bridge" make entertainment out of grim news.
Cowboy Rides Again
Some overdue recognition for Manuel Donley, Tejano’s first rock star.
Though advertised as a Honeysuckle Rose, the bus that recently sold in Whitehouse, Texas for $100,000, belonged to drummer Paul English.
Q&A
Gary Clark Jr. Talks Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Grammy Award-winner reflects on the blues musician that still inspires him today.
How Long Blues
What will it take for Stevie Ray Vaughan to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?