Music
March 15, 2019
Khalid Said Goodbye to his ‘American Teen’ Days at SXSW on Thursday
With just three weeks until his new album, ’Free Spirit,’ the singer from the city of the 915 played the songs that made him a star one last time.
Music
Storytelling and reviews about the artists and trends that define the sounds of the Lone Star State
Film & TV
March 14, 2019
“Who Let the Dogs Out?” Apparently Austin’s Reagan High School Is to Thank (or Blame) for the Baha Men Hit
A SXSW premiere documentary explores the song’s strangely complex origin story and comes to a surprising conclusion.
Music
March 13, 2019
Solange’s ‘When I Get Home’ Pays Homage to the Black Rural South
The album honors black culture in Houston, but also looks beyond it to the traditions of rural Texas.
Music
March 11, 2019
Emerging Rapper Quin NFN Plans to Put Austin Hip-Hop on the Map
In a city where rap has long been overshadowed, a young artist steps into the spotlight.
Food
March 8, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Learning How to Cook Mouth-Watering Desserts From Dallas-Raised Chef Priya Krishna
Plus, the songs we can't stop listening to, from George Strait's latest to one of the first rock and roll songs to Weird Al Yankovic's classic Chamillionaire remix.
Music
March 1, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Soaking Up the Sounds on Saturday Night with Joe Nick Patoski’s ‘Texas Music Hour of Power’
Plus, explosive photography from Austin, instrumentals from Billy Preston, and a podcast investigation of Anna Nicole Smith.
Music
February 28, 2019
A House Bill May Officially Make April 16 “Selena Day”
The Queen of Cumbia’s birthday may become an annual day of recognition in the state of Texas.
Music
February 26, 2019
Kacey Musgraves Covering Selena at the Houston Rodeo Is an Iconic Moment in Texas Music History
The hottest singer in country music paid tribute to her Texas roots with a cover of "Como La Flor."
Music
February 22, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Gary Clark Jr. Channels Prince on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Plus, the crime in Vidor that inspired an Oscar-winning film and the TV show bringing us back to middle school.
Music
February 20, 2019
Ryan Bingham’s Texas Love Song
The singer-songwriter draws on his nomadic childhood and experience on the rodeo circuit to pen socially conscious Americana.
Music
February 19, 2019
Austin Singer-Songwriter Walker Lukens Explains Why That’s Not a Whataburger on His Album Cover
The cover of ’Adult’ captures the nature of time, but not the nature of hamburgers.
Books
February 19, 2019
How UT Press Scored Its First Best-Seller in Decades
Hanif Abdurraqib's new book about hip-hop pioneers A Tribe Called Quest has reached No. 8 on the New York Times list.
Music
February 15, 2019
Travis Scott May Manifest His ‘Astroworld’ Dreams Into an Actual Amusement Park
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner appeared onstage at the Toyota Center to present the rapper with the key to the city—and teased the promise of roller coasters.
Style & Design
February 15, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Brandon Maxwell of ‘Project Runway’ Delights in Texas Glamor With a Fabulous Spring/Summer Line Video
Plus, garage rock from Texas City, Tejano rock n’ roll from San Antonio, and surviving a fictional rapture in small-town Texas.
Music
February 12, 2019
Here Are the Best Songs About All the Most Texan Brands, Including Whataburger and H-E-B
What better way to show your love for Donut Taco Palace than with a song called “Donut Taco Palace”?
Music
February 11, 2019
Kacey Musgraves Won Album of the Year at the Grammys and Nothing Will Ever Be the Same
With her Golden Hour taking top honors, the singer’s big gamble has paid off.
The National Podcast of Texas
February 11, 2019
Ryan Bingham: “I Thought Music Was Bumming Me Out. Winds Up, Music Was Keeping Me Alive.”
On the latest National Podcast of Texas, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician walks us through a new album that tackles the state of our union, advocates for mental health, and embraces Texas blues.
Guides
February 8, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Selena and David Byrne Recorded a Song Together and It’s So Good
Plus, rap from San Antonio, essays from Houston, and landscape photography from across the state.
Music
February 7, 2019
Listen to ‘Talk,’ a Killer Single From Khalid’s Upcoming Second Album
El Paso’s favorite adopted son teams up with British superproducers Disclosure to preview his April album release.
Music
February 5, 2019
Listen to a Whole Dang Song About Topo Chico by Robert Ellis
The Houston songwriter pays tribute to the iconic brand on his latest album.
Music
February 4, 2019
Going Vegan Brings You One Step Closer to Beyoncé (and Possibly Free Tickets to Her Shows)
Queen Bey and her husband are offering one heck of a grand prize to fans who commit to plant-based meals.
Music
January 17, 2019
With Kaaboo, Jerry Jones Just Launched the Least Hip Music Festival in the Country
Gen-X'ers rejoice: Here's a chance to see all of your favorite 1990s bands in one weekend.
Music
January 14, 2019
Watch Willie Nelson and George Strait Finally Perform a Duet
Somehow, it took until 2019 for this to happen.
Music
January 10, 2019
Gary Clark Jr.’s New Music Video, “This Land,” Is a Furious, Beautiful Statement
The video fits alongside Childish Gambino’s “This is America” and Beyoncé’s “Formation” in its vocal addressing of racism in America.
The National Podcast of Texas
January 7, 2019
Billy F. Gibbons: “ZZ Top Has Been 50 Years of Making It Up As We Go Along”
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on how "That Little Ol’ Band From Texas" reached the half-century mark.
Music
January 3, 2019
Bobby Bones Is Just Getting Started
The unlikely rise (and rise, and rise) of the most powerful man in country music.
Music
January 2, 2019
The Best of Texas Music in 2018
Again, Texans proved that our state has one of the richest music scenes in the world.
The National Podcast of Texas
December 28, 2018
Leon Bridges: “I’m Not Afraid to Say I’m a Fragile Person”
The Fort Worth R&B star on his pair of Grammy nominations and a wild 2018—full of big shows and more than a little soul-searching.
Music
December 20, 2018
Exclusive Premiere: Robert Ellis Gets ‘Passive Aggressive’ on His New Song
The Austin-based songwriter opts for the keys and wry humor on his latest single.
Music
December 17, 2018
The Best Texas Songs for the Holidays
From classics like "Pretty Paper" and "Christmas Time in the Valley" to new releases from 2018, here's the perfect playlist for celebrating the holidays in Texas.
Music
December 11, 2018
End of an Era: Fitzgerald’s in Houston Closing at Year’s End
After 42 years, Fitzgerald's is closing. The legendary club certainly made its mark.
Music
December 10, 2018
Corpus Christi’s Chicas Rock Might Bring Us the Next Selena
Cecy Treviño started her girls' music school to provide a safe space for self-expression. But the bands are getting booked all over town.
Music
December 5, 2018
It’s Been One Hell of a Year for Texas Music
Kacey Musgraves, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Khalid, Maren Morris, and more have topped Apple’s charts—and are collecting accolades.
The National Podcast of Texas
December 3, 2018
Liz Rose: “You’re Only As Good As Your Last Hit Song”
On our latest podcast, the Texas songwriter who co-wrote sixteen songs with Taylor Swift details what’s behind a hit song and what makes Texas songwriters a whole different breed.
Music
November 30, 2018
Fort Worth’s Music Scene Is Finding Its New Groove
Two of the city’s veteran musicians talk us through its ongoing auditory transformation after the departure of Leon Bridges—and why some uncertainty is a good thing.
Music
November 19, 2018
Travis Scott Capped His Wild Year at Houston’s Astroworld Festival
His redefinition of his hometown's sound culminated with a celebration of all things Houston.
Music
November 18, 2018
The Power Issue: Beyoncé, Solange, Travis Scott & Khalid Are Telling the World That Texas Isn’t What People Think It Is
How three R&B singers and a rapper turned themselves into Texas’s biggest brand ambassadors.
Music
November 13, 2018
The Power Issue: Amy Corbin Is Programming Music Festivals in an Age When Music Festivals Are King
As radio and television stop breaking new bands, the curator behind Austin City Limits Music Festival’s crowd-drawing lineups has become a major player in the popscape.
Music
November 5, 2018
Spotify Made a Texas Voting Playlist
The Sweden-based music streaming service wants to rev up Texans to do their civic duty with songs popular in the state.
Music
November 1, 2018
Did Post Malone Deserve That Viral Takedown?
Pop music’s current king got a savage review of his festival. We're not sure he deserved it.
Music
October 29, 2018
Fortress Festival Seems to Be Finding Its Identity
Entering its third year, the Fort Worth indie rock festival is full of Texas talent.
Music
October 19, 2018
Khalid Is Still Very Much Representing El Paso on His New ‘Suncity’ EP
The pop star, forever from the city of the 915, releases his new EP.
Music
October 19, 2018
Molly Burch Blooms on ‘First Flower’
On her second album, Molly Burch gets vulnerable.
Music
October 11, 2018
Willie Nelson Officially Releases His Ballot Box Anthem “Vote ’Em Out”
And it's strangely bipartisan! Really!
Music
October 9, 2018
Lisa Loeb: “Having a Huge Hit Is Amazing. I’m Not Angry at It at All.”
Talking with the Dallas native who scored big with 1994’s “Stay (I Missed You)” and won a Grammy earlier this year for an album of children’s music.
Music
October 6, 2018
Did Paul McCartney Mistake the Chilean Flag for the Texan One at ACL?
He proudly waved the South American country's flag toward the end of his headlining set Friday night.
Music
October 2, 2018
Buddy Holly Muse Peggy Sue Gerron Did More Than Just Get Married
The namesake for two of Buddy Holly’s hits passed away at 78 in Lubbock on Monday.
Politics & Policy
September 30, 2018
Beto O’Rourke Had a Very Different Type of Political Rally
And it wasn't just because of Willie Nelson. We spent time on the ground at Austin's Auditorium Shores on Saturday night, and here's what we found.
Music
September 28, 2018
Texas Musicians Love Beto O’Rourke
...and they've loved him long before Willie Nelson stepped up.
Music
September 27, 2018
Nobody’s Girl Perform ‘What’ll I Do’ at Texas Monthly Studio
The trio of award-winning singer-songwriters, formed in 2017, just released a six-song EP.