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.
Articles by Andy Langer
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.
