The Daily Post
March 27, 2015
Willie Nelson Is Opening His Own Marijuana Dispensaries
Only question is, how did it take him so long?
Music
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Music
March 23, 2015
The Playlist
Oh, the endless arguments about Texas music. But don’t feel the need to master it—no one really can. Instead, here are ten songs to help you hold your own at almost any party.
Music
March 23, 2015
Here Is a Map of Every City in America That Willie Nelson Ever Sang About
Buffalo may not be geared for Willie and Paul, but everywhere from Fargo to Kankakee to Tucson to Birmingham is.
Music
March 23, 2015
The Ultimate Texan
Born and bred in Houston, the 33-year-old tour de force is the world’s greatest performer—and arguably its most famous Texan.
Music
March 18, 2015
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.
Music
March 15, 2015
The Dreamer
A fond rememberance of Kent Finlay, the founder of Cheatham Street Warehouse and the “Godfather of Texas songwriters.”
Music
March 13, 2015
“The First Roadie—Ever”
Ben Dorcy, who turns 90 next month, has been a roadie since 1950, and in that time has worked with Willie, Waylon, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Jerry Jeff, Randy Rogers, Jack Ingram, . . . well, you get the idea.
The Daily Post
March 12, 2015
National Transportation Safety Board Considers Reinvestigating the Plane Crash That Killed Buddy Holly
Oh boy.
Music
March 9, 2015
Exclusive Song Premiere: BLXPLTN Get on the “No Fly List”
The electro-punk three-piece from Austin answer our new song premiere Q&A and resolve the question, Is this the best song you ever wrote?
Music
March 6, 2015
R. Kelly’s Increasingly Controversial Headlining Slot at Free Press Houston Summer Fest
Will he be pulled from the bill?
Music
March 2, 2015
Abilene Artist Aaron Watson’s Self-Released Album Is #1 on the Country Chart
The rigid worlds of Nashville and country music are getting a Texas-size wake-up call right now.
Music
February 20, 2015
Exclusive Song Premiere: George Strait Joins Asleep at the Wheel for a Spin Through “South of the Border (Down Mexico Way)” by Bob Wills
The King of Country joins Asleep at the Wheel for a classic by the King of Western Swing from the band’s new tribute album.
Music
February 18, 2015
Video Exclusive: From James McMurtry’s Latest Album, “Complicated Game”
See a live version of “Copper Canteen,” a song off of James McMurtry’s latest album, filmed and recorded in Los Angeles last fall.
Music
February 13, 2015
Legendary Texas Psych-Rock Band the 13th Floor Elevators Are Playing Their First Show Since 1968 in Austin in May
Genuine music history is about to be made.
Music
February 12, 2015
McMurtry and Son
A memorable evening with James and Curtis McMurtry, the son and grandson of Texas’s most-beloved living author.
Music
February 12, 2015
SXSW Everything
Festival managing director Roland Swenson reflects on a difficult year.
Music
February 12, 2015
Watch a Short Documentary About Willie Nelson and His Iconic Guitar, Trigger
A short documentary by Rolling Stone, narrated by Woody Harrelson, affirms how essential the Martin classical guitar is to Willie Nelson’s sound and persona.
Music
February 12, 2015
Plains Sound
Twenty-year-old Hayden Pedigo is making the most innovative, audacious music in the country. So why is he still in Amarillo?
Music
February 12, 2015
Song Premiere: Mayeux & Broussard Take On Refinery Life in “Back at Home”
The Port Arthur natives take their outlaw country stomp back to their roots.
The Daily Post
February 9, 2015
How Badly Did the Grammys Rob Beyoncé Last Night?
When it came time to determine the winner of the “Album of the Year” award, Queen Bey found herself a runner-up to the latest album from alt-rocker Beck. How is that even possible?
The Daily Post
February 4, 2015
What Does It Mean that Some High-Profile Sponsors Have Pulled Out of SXSW?
Last week, Doritos revealed that their gigantic vending machine-shaped stage would not be returning to Austin this March. Neither will iTunes, Chevy, or Subway. What does that mean for SXSW?
Music
January 29, 2015
Exclusive Song Premiere: Hello Caller’s “Manhunt”
Austin’s Hello Caller brings a jangly, shuffling beat to the singles series from startup label Violent Films.
Music
January 27, 2015
Remembering Bobby “Blue” Bland
In their sixties Houston-based prime, the music of Bobby “Blue” Bland and his musical director Joe Scott was every bit as good as that of Frank Sinatra and Nelson Riddle.
Music
January 12, 2015
Exclusive Song Premiere: Cody Canada & The Departed Pull An “All-Nighter”
Cross Canadian Ragweed, Reckless Kelly, and Micky and the Motorcars members join forces for a song that pays tribute to a “member of [their] musical family.”
Music
January 7, 2015
Exclusive: The Josh Abbott Band’s Texas Country Playlist
The Lubbock natives made their major label debut with last year’s Tuesday Night EP—and they’re ringing in the new year with a playlist of some of their favorite Texas acts.
Music
December 30, 2014
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
Music
December 29, 2014
Our 40 Favorite Songs of 2014
A highly subjective list of our favorite songs of the year.
Music
December 23, 2014
RIP, Little Joe Washington
When Little Joe died last month, Houston lost a link to its rich blues history.
News & Politics
December 15, 2014
Where News and Music Meet
Willie Nelson and Dan Rather, two longtime friends, talk about music, politics, and longevity in their businesses.
Music
December 11, 2014
Weary Blues
Ryan Bingham bares his crazy heart.
The Daily Post
December 8, 2014
Austin-Based Restaurant PR Firm “Strange Fruit PR” to Change Name After Twitter Finds Out They Exist
The firm, which represents hip eateries in Austin and San Antonio, was at the center of a Twitter flap surrounding the racially-charged reference in its name on Saturday night—and disappeared from the Internet on Sunday.
Arts & Entertainment
December 5, 2014
Flyers on the Wall
Austin concert posters.
Music
December 4, 2014
Exclusive Song Premiere: Austin Teens Charlie Belle Sweep Their Problems “Under The Rug”
Amy Poehler's favorite Austin teen band has an EP on the way—here's a taste.
Music
December 3, 2014
RIP, Ian McLagan and Bobby Keys
A day after a legendary Texas saxophonist died, a legendary Texas keyboard player has also breathed his last.
Music
November 18, 2014
Exclusive Song Premiere: Quiet Company Returns With “Seven Hells”
The Austin indie rockers bring some low-end—and a nod to Westeros—in the first single from their new album, Transgressor.
Music
November 11, 2014
Robert Plant Is More Likely to Be Texas’ Next Governor Than He Is to Reunite Led Zeppelin
The occasional Austinite allegedly tore up a ridiculously large check rather than do a 35-date Led Zeppelin tour.
Music
November 10, 2014
Other Instruments, Beware; the Pipe Organs Cometh
East Texas's fine Aeolian-Skinner organs will pipe up this week during the East Texas Pipe Organ Festival.
Music
November 6, 2014
Roll Over, Ike Turner
How a little-known Houston singer, songwriter, and guitarist named Goree Carter invented rock and roll.
The Culture
November 6, 2014
That’ll Be the Frames
Buddy Holly’s trademark black-rimmed glasses were a key part of his public persona. But he was too blind to see it that way at first.
The Daily Post
November 4, 2014
Willie Nelson’s BioFuel Business Is in a Pretty Bad Way
Basically, Willie's talents as a songwriter are inversely proportionate to his skill at managing his finances.
Music
November 3, 2014
Does Beyoncé Have Another Surprise Album Coming Out This Month?
Either somebody photoshopped a fancy fake internal document, or somebody spilled the beans early.
Music
October 29, 2014
Exclusive Q&A: Robert Earl Keen Explains Why He’s Going Bluegrass on His New Album
The outlaw country all-star is finally embracing the genre of his dreams—and bluegrass seems to be embracing him back.
Music
October 14, 2014
Exclusive Song Premiere: Austin’s Shivery Shakes Have “Recurring Dreams”—Plus a Playlist of Their Favorite Texas Songs
As the surf-pop quartet ready their first album, they drop a new track and a lot of Texas music knowledge in the form of a Spotify playlist.
Music
October 13, 2014
A News Radio Station Ends and a Beyoncé-Only Station is (Temporarily?) Born
'Yonce all on the radio like liquor. Like, like, liquor.
The Daily Post
October 9, 2014
Live Nation Is in Talks to Buy Austin’s C3 Presents
Does this mean that the Live Music Capitol is finally all grown up?
Music
October 6, 2014
There Are Lots of Guitars, Laptops, and Turntables on the Austin City Limits Festival Stages This Year [Photos]
The new, but enduring, Texas music tradition experiences some growing pains in Year Thirteen as it attempts to reflect the interests of music in 2014.
Music
October 6, 2014
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.
Music
October 5, 2014
Video: Stuart Murdoch Sings With Kid’s Choir at ACL
The Belle and Sebastian frontman joined festival stalwarts the Barton Hills Elementary School Choir for four of his own songs
The Daily Post
October 3, 2014
Uber May Be an ACL Sponsor, But It’s Still Illegal in Austin
Every wristband comes with a $30 credit for a service that can't legally be taken to the festival.
Music
October 2, 2014
You Can Buy Willie Nelson’s Actual Braids
. . . which were formerly owned by Waylon Jennings. Do you want them?