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Sounds of The State: Big Names Are Back

by Nicolette Penner on July 4, 2016

This month’s music scene is seeing the return of many big names. Summer isn’t slowing down anytime soon with these new additions to the soundtrack of the season. Texans near and far can rejoice to...

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The Flaming Lips Deliver at White Oak’s Memorial Day Blowout in Houston

by Khrysi Briggs on June 8, 2016

It’s floodin’ down in Texas.   The city of Houston has spent weeks on the receiving end of record-setting, near-biblical rainfall. Huge chunks of the city are still underwater, and hundreds of people remain displaced...

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Sounds Of The State: June Has Strong Lineup

by Nick Bailey on June 1, 2016

  This month, most artists took a knee as leaders of the industry decided to release new albums this month. From rock legends to hip-hop leaders, June is going to be sounding good across the...

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Fans Don’t Stop Believin’ At Austin360 Ampitheater

by Marika Flatt on May 26, 2016

Austin360 Ampitheater had an epic week last week and we were witness to one of their fantastic shows — San Francisco Fest 2016, featuring Dave Mason, The Doobie Brothers and Journey. [caption id="attachment_14516" align="alignright" width="300"]...

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Sounds Of The State: May Brings Emotional Motif

by Nick Bailey on May 2, 2016

The music scene is abuzz this month with great releases and scandalous backstories. Across the spectrum, May is looking like an emotional month for musicians, and we know just what albums Texans will be talking...

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Pot Luck Aims to Aid Wholesome Wave With Willie Nelson

by Nick Bailey on March 9, 2016

It’s about that time again, Texas. People from around the world are making the annual pilgrimage to Austin for what has become a yearly traffic jam known only as South by Southwest. But while the...

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SX60: Day 21 – A Quick Mixtape

by Daniel Ramirez on March 1, 2016

With SXSW fast approaching (9 days left! REGISTER TODAY!), there isn't much time to catalogue every band you should listen to or seek out, en route to the Live Music Capital of the World turning...

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SX60: Day 18 – Get Out Of Town

by Daniel Ramirez on February 27, 2016

So you say you want to steer clear of SXSW and the chaos it brings? It’s a respectable option if the thought of ubiquitous live music, thousands of visitors and schedule that can be exhaustive...

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SX60: Day 17 – Bands Under the Radar Part II

by Hedda Prochaska on February 26, 2016

Quick Hits As soon as I submitted my SX60: Under the Radar piece, I immediately regretted not including the following bands. There's just… So. Much. Music.  So, I asked for a bonus day to share...