Music
April 26, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Maren Morris’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Song
Plus, Brené Brown’s Netflix special and the Vincent van Gogh exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Music
Storytelling and reviews about the artists and trends that define the sounds of the Lone Star State
Music
April 24, 2019
Otherworldly Singer-Songwriter Chrysta Bell Returns to Texas
Best known for her collaborations with David Lynch, the ‘Twin Peaks’ actress is ready to reclaim her Austin and San Antonio roots.
Music
April 18, 2019
‘Homecoming’ Is Beyoncé’s Ode to the Power and Creativity of Blackness
The Netflix documentary (and surprise album!) offers an unfiltered look at how the Texas singer made music history at Coachella.
Music
April 17, 2019
Willie Nelson Previews His New Record for Some Lucky Fans
The singer takes about fifty people to church on his Luck Ranch to listen to 'Ride Me Back Home' and share a few stories.
Arts & Entertainment
April 16, 2019
In Laredo Visit, Yo-Yo Ma Asks That We Celebrate What Unites Us
On the U.S.-Mexico border, the world-renowned cellist emphasized the arts' ability to help us understand each other and "build bridges, not walls."…
Music
April 12, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Musgraves and Midland on Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Reboot’
Plus, the second coffee table book from El Arroyo, a dreamy music video, and something just a bit quirkier out of Texarkana.
Music
April 8, 2019
Beyoncé’s Netflix Documentary Looks Amazing
Queen Bey’s unforgettable 2018 Coachella set gets a feature-length documentary.
Music
April 5, 2019
Famed Cellist Yo-Yo Ma to Perform on Laredo’s International Bridge
Following a Friday concert in San Antonio, Ma will travel to the border to celebrate the region’s culture and spark conversations about all that unifies Mexicans and Americans.
Music
April 5, 2019
Developing the Next Generation of the Lubbock Sound at the 806 Songwriter Retreat
Over two days at a ranch in Stephenville, artists share lyrics, melodies, and whiskey as they establish their place in Texas music.
Music
April 5, 2019
With the Release of ‘Free Spirit,’ Khalid is Growing Up
The American Teen’s return is a major statement.
Music
April 1, 2019
Steve Earle: “Anybody Who Knows Me Knows I Will Never Shut Up”
On the latest National Podcast of Texas, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks about his new tribute to Guy Clark, the state of the union, and how Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson changed his life.
Music
March 30, 2019
A Year After ‘Golden Hour,’ Kacey Musgraves’s Songs Still Make Me Cry
On understanding how to be alright with a slow burn.
Art
March 29, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Lizzo Sets the ‘Tempo’ With Missy Elliott in Her Latest Single
Plus, a hip-hop powerhouse from Houston, an immersive history exhibit in Austin, and a fictional boy genius in East Texas.
Music
March 21, 2019
Premiere: The Final Chapter of Terry Allen’s ‘Pedal Steal’
The Lubbock native talks about his trippy, blood-flecked radio plays, the border wall, and working with Jo Harvey Allen.
Music
March 15, 2019
Texas Monthly Recommends: Traveling the Border via the Film ‘The River and the Wall’
Plus, Tom Morello’s SXSW magic, a cancer researcher celebrated, and hand-painted jean jackets.
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.
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."…
The Culture
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.
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.
Music
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.
The Culture
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 30, 2019
Dance Halls, Dive Bars, and More: The Good-Time Gathering Places of Texas
Appreciations by current and former staffers who know them all too well.
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.
Music
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.
Music
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.
Music
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.