punk
This playlist is a compilation of my favorite songs from the Houston-based bands that keep the local music scene alive. All the bands on this list are currently active, and I’ve even had the privilege of seeing a lot of them live! While the bands on this list vary in genre, they are all united […]
On a cool Autumn Saturday night, the various characters of the local Houston scene gathered for an evening of loud, brutal, hardcore- amongst other things. The first opener of the night was Nothing after Death, a shoegaze-esque rock band from right here in Houston. My friend, Eight, who accompanied me, commented, “They’ve never booked a […]
Maryland’s hottest alternative rapper, Rico Nasty, came out to a sold-out crowd at the Bronze Peacock, with the support of rising Atlanta artist Omeretta the Great. Supporting her 2022 album “Las Ruinas”, Rico Nasty is headlining Monster Energy’s Outbreak Tour. The city packed out the venue from all angles, some fans being there two hours […]
There is always more to music than just sound, the stories behind the sounds and how others connect with them are what give it depth. Griffin Washburn is an electronic-indie musical nomad better known as Goth Babe. He creates wholesome tracks in unconventional ways like traveling the west coast for inspiration or having a studio […]
“Woah!” “Oh man-” “OW” “Yeah,” a small latina in a black and white striped tee turns to her friend, still blinking after the sudden flash. “The band is really excited about their lights this tour.” Grayscale had truly outdone themselves in terms of production, the towering stage lights out of […]
The highly influential riot grrrl provocateurs Bikini Kill return from a two-decade hiatus — but unfortunately, won’t be back for too long. Bikini Kill announced their reunion tour earlier this year, consisting of just a handful of shows in LA and NYC. A few additional shows were added in both locations, as well as two […]
The more jaded ones will groan in resentment when I say this, but Dance Gavin Dance is the greatest band that ever was. Kidding! Even they’d disagree, but you’ve seen the YouTube comments. You’ve noticed the T-shirts. This band is taking over, and Houston is next on their 2019 Artificial Selection Tour. The boys […]
Say goodbye to the old, trashy, garage-punk band that we all used to know (and love) as they attempt to implement a hodgepodge of sounds that aren’t in their usual repertoire. FIDLAR, an acronym short for “F*** It Dog, Life’s A Risk,” originally formed in 2009 as a punk project. Over the years, the group […]
The Faim, a new pop-rock/punk group from Perth, Australia, is out on their first North American tour. Hot on the heels of the release of their first EP, Summer is a Curse, and with over eight million streams on their social media platforms the quartet is excited to share their new music and passion with fans across […]
Side Eyes The first band of the night that performed at White Oak Music Hall on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 23rd was the Side Eyes, a high-energy four-piece that has released music through Burger Records as well as other labels. I would be lying if I said I had ever heard of this band […]
Dicky Presto is crashing malls, Targets, and sneaking on the FIDLAR boys’ bus on their North American Tour in support of their upcoming album Almost Free. “Alcohol,” the first single off of the album, is the first new song since their 2015 album Too. The punk rock band has two full length albums and their […]
Starting off as a group of musically talented friends from one coast to the other, The Voidz were spearheaded by Strokes’ frontman Julian Casablancas. Casablancas, who had played sessions and gigs with Jeff Kite, Alex Carapetis, and Jake Bercovici assembled the group, adding their mutual friends Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter and Amir Yaghmai to the lineup soon […]
The Replacements are an ’80s punk rock/alternative outfit from Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose claim to fame is drinking and a “100 steps forward and 99 steps back” approach to success. Like all great rock acts before them, they developed a fairly extensive rock mythology before disbanding in 1991. Real, verified stories include almost getting the entire Warner Bros. label […]
Living their lives as punk activists, Priests originate from a city rich with political activism and an exploding music scene. The D.C. four-piece that consists of vocalist Kate Alice Greer, drummer Daniele Daniele, bassist Taylor Mulitz, and guitarist GL Jaguar, all of whom have been hard at work since 2012, but it is not until […]
Walter’s always seems to create some of the greatest intimate shows in Houston. This night was no different. Velveteen Echo, local dream pop and indie band, kicked off the night with a lovely set. Lauren Warthen’s vocals make you want to cry, surely in a good way, while “dancing with your honey”. While most of […]
The Growlers make you feel like you wandered into an ambient beach party bursting with psychedelic colors and surf rock. They’re a quintet band unlike many others and they are epitomized by Beach Goth. The band formed in 2006 with a couple of friends who were simply into music and as the story goes: one […]
http://gty.im/482600558 Weekend two of Austin City Limits is approaching, and it’s coming in quick. Not only is the festival almost here, so is U.K. punk band Slaves. Slaves was formed in 2012 in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The band consists of Laurie Vincent and Isaac Holman. The duo has been making a smash in Britain for […]
Supporting local is what builds any foundation. Whether it comes to business, the arts, or just life: we all start from the bottom with a dream. Civeta Dei strikes especially close to home for me because this band is from my home. I grew up with the founders and have known, since we were kids, they were […]
Houston punk act Giant Kitty just released the video for their song “Don’t Stop That Bus,” their ode to America’s favorite surfer-accented actor who knows kung-fu. If you’ve never heard these ladies (+ gentleman), you’re in for a treat. They were nominated for Best Punk Act by Houston Press in 2015, and 2016 is shaping […]
Led by the former rhythm guitarist of My Chemical Romance, frnkiero andthe cellabration is as angsty, gut-wrenching and anthemic as one would think after listening to Iero’s previous work in other projects including Pencey Prep and LeATHERMØUTH. The signature “New Jersey Self-Loathing,” as it has been described by the NJ native frontman is a […]
