#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...
Fiesta San Antonio Safe At Home
Whether you’re a local, live elsewhere in Texas or would have traveled in from out of state, there’s no need to completely give up on the 129-year tradition of Fiesta during this stay-at-home spring. From...
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,"...
#TXPlaylist Vol. 06, Lockdown Listening
I’m proud to be a native Texan and have packed this playlist with great Texas music. That said, I’ve also included one non-Texan band because the message of their song gives us hope that we’ll...
#TXPlaylist Vol. 5, Lockdown Listening
In unprecedented times, music is solace for many of us. I’m an avid-bordering-on-rabid music fan and love going to concerts—in normal times. As the social impact of the epidemic took its hold in Texas, I...
