#TXVoices: “Harp! Who Goes There?”
Spider Mackenzie’s harmonica emotes the feelings that emerge from the lyrics and music of Steve Crawford. Together, the Scottish pair has introduced a version of Americana music that raises the bar for everyone. Question: What...
Five Minutes With Monte Warden Bandleader, Songwriter, 7th Generation Texan
An ace to the Austin music scene, Monte Warden has been performing at local honky-tonks since he was just 15 years old. Over the last four decades, Monte Warden and his songs have inspired the...
#TXPlaylist Vol. 10, Shakey Graves’ Lockdown Listening
From the panhandle to the Permian basin, from the swamps to the plains, Texans have and always will keep it weird in their own ways. Sure, being born and raised in Austin comes with its...
#TXPlaylist Vol. 09, Brandon Alan’s Lockdown Listening
The culture of music in Texas is truly unlike any place in the world. Artists of multiple genres have had a global impact with their music and “Local Texas Music” is not a term that...
Five Minutes With Identical Twins and New Pop Duo, KTJ & Carly
“Making music is such a beautiful experience, but getting to share it with the rest of the world is extraordinary.” ~ Carly, KTJ & Carly Editor’s note: Our interview with KTJ & Carly took place...
#TXPlaylist Vol. 08, Lockdown Listening
Let’s help keep the Texas music scene alive during the coronavirus crisis. Here’s a selection of the artists I’m listening to (and supporting) during the pandemic. How about you? 1. Red Mango Vinyl (Austin), “Lead...
Five Minutes With the North Texas E-Flat Porch Band
In today’s stress-filled times, what’s not to like about music billed as “angst-free?” We sat down, pre pandemic, to get the backstory from this McKinney-based two-man acoustic blues band. The self-deprecating duo of Duane Brown...
#TXPlaylist Vol. 07, Monxi Garza’s Lockdown Listening
Music is such an important part of our creative culture, says Monxi Garza. That’s why the CEO and founder of SUAVS, an Austin-based lifestyle footwear brand, has started building a Spotify playlist of local ATX...
Five Minutes With Texan Singer/Songwriter Chynna Taylor, The Voice Finalist
Despite now living far from the Lone Star State, former X Factor competitor and The Voice finalist Chynna Taylor returns as often as she can. What does this talented singer/songwriter miss most about Texas? "Whataburger,"...
