Author: Jamie Thornton
Waterparks performed to a sold out crowd in their hometown at the House of Blues Houston on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Pollyanna and Loveless opened for the Houston natives. Pollyanna’s lead singer, Jill Beckett, engaged the crowd and had an incredible stage presence. They played a few of their songs including “Relationship Anxiety” and “SLUT.” […]
UH Student Hannah Haas, or her stage name Hanari, recently performed at Austin’s annual SXSW as a part of the Vaperror set. Hanari is a local independent artist known for combining electronic music, R&B and lofi beats into fresh new music, all from her dorm. Recently, Hass performed alongside longtime electronic musician Vaperror, and performed […]
Growing up, Fall Out Boy was my favorite artist. I have streamed their music for several years, but because of their hiatus, I was never able to see them in concert, except for last summer when they came to Houston. It was truly one of the best nights of my life, so now, when I […]
On Feb. 27, Olivia Rodrigo held a stunning show at Toyota Center for her GUTS world tour. This event was truly not one to miss as Rodrigo grows in fame and popularity. At just twenty-one years old, Rodrigo packed the venue to its brim, with fans rushing into the concert donned in white, purple and […]
Off Record Media celebrates a new rebrand and office with a rocking show at Starseed Hostel. On the bill was Juvenoia, Hazy Sky and Superheated Microplastic. It was an exciting day on February 1, 2024, when Off Record announced some big changes. Including a name change from Off Record Blog to Off Record Media, they […]
Shortly following the release of their newest album, Prima/Vera, Post Sex Nachos set out on their thirty two-stop North American tour, Prima/Vera Spring Tour 2024. The band stopped in Houston, Texas on February 21st to perform for a jam-packed upstairs at White Oak Music Hall. On the same day, the Coog Radio team had the […]
The Houston music scene has recently been taken by storm as the members of the up-and-coming indie band, Elevator Days, continue to make a name for themselves. With a handful of performances and now only two singles released, they have rose in popularity with their great personalities and glowing stage presence. On February 17, 2024, […]
On Friday February 16, 2024, Ryan Beatty blessed the White Oak Music Hall stage with his beautiful vocals and amazing presence. Currently, Beatty is on his calico North America tour, celebrating his new album Calico. This album is soulful and full of moving lyrics, and his show did not disappoint. Houston was his second stop […]
Austin Psych Fest is back and here to stay. If you’re a fan of indie rock, psych rock or dream pop and more, this is the festival to be at. This year, Alvvays, Blondshell, and Courtney Barnett and other artists will be performing over April 26-28 in Austin, TX. Here are the top seven artists […]
Indie-pop is taking over the Houston music scene, and I honestly kinda like it. Elevator Days, a newer band, has been dominating the local scene with their song “Call Me When You Get Home.” The song itself has a garage band feel, it feels very authentic and raw, but with a touch of an upbeat […]
Chappell Roan dazzled her Houston audience on her The Midwest Princess Tour with an amazing performance from her openers, and her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess at the House of Blues. For context, Chappell Roan is a drag persona for the 25-year-old singer songwriter Kayleigh Rose. Much of Roan’s music […]
On Thursday, October 19, Houston based indie-pop band, Orion 224, had an insanely packed show at UH’s the Nook Rooftop Bar. The Houston show was the opening night in their Hasn’t Been The Same Since tour, in which they visited San Antonio, Austin and Dallas over a jam-packed weekend. At the newly reopened The Nook […]
On Thursday October 19, 2023, GAYLE played an intimate show at Warehouse Live for her scared but trying tour, in which various passionate fans crowded the stage in anticipation of her and her opener Dylan. GAYLE, or Taylor Gayle Rutherford, is best known for her song “abcdefu” which went viral on TikTok for its catchy […]
SZA lit up the Toyota Center stage on Saturday, October 14, 2023, as she brought the second leg of her SOS tour to Houston. David Burke, better known as, d4vd, opened for her tour. The two made the night one to remember as they both had unforgettable performances, and worked to make the audience feel […]
On Oct. 10, Bayou Music Center was filled with enthusiastic fans, as many awaited Janelle Monáe to walk on stage and grace the audience with her presence on her Age of Pleasure Tour. About 20 minutes before Monáe was scheduled to appear on stage, her voice echoed through the speakers, asking the audience to strike […]
On Sunday, Oct. 8, Austin City Limits was in full swing, with thousands of attendants packing Zilker Park in anticipation of the last day of the music festival.
On Saturday, Oct. 7th, Austin City Limits, informally known as ACL, was in full swing as an even larger crowd piled into Zilker Park.
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Austin City Limits, informally known as ACL, was in full swing as fans entered Zilker Park in anticipation of several talented artists.
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the famous k-pop girl-group LOONA made a stop in Houston at the Smart Financial Center as their new unit “LOONA Assemble” in their debut ceremony. Recently, the girl group re-debuted with the members HyunJin, YeoJin, ViVi, Go Won, and HyeJu under the name “Loossemble.” This ceremony served as a reintroduction to […]
On Saturday 23, TV Girl performed a sold out show at White Oak Music Hall supporting their latest album Grapes Upon the Vine supported by Neggy Gemmy. The band surpassed their reputation and brought an infectious energy to the crowd as fans enjoyed the show. The atmosphere was calm as concertgoers sang along and danced […]
