Reviews
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After a long week of performing at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Indigo De Souza ended her Texas trip with a tour stop at The Secret Group in downtown Houston. On a cloudy Sunday, many of her fans, including myself, waited outside the venue in anticipation of the sold-out show on March 19, 2023. After […]
An album can be good—sonically and lyrically good—but it becomes something great when it’s both good and it feels like it was made for you. Not just you, the current you. The starting-college, away-from-your-family-for-the-first-time, making-grown-up-decisions-and-grown-up-mistakes you. For me at least, I’ve found that album in Broken Social Scene’s 2003 sophomore record, You Forgot It In […]
It’s official! The ATL invaded the HOU at the Bayou Music Center last Thursday night with the Smino x JID Luv Is 4ever tour. Smino and JID fans collided to create an atmosphere you have to be there to experience fully. Each of these three artists gave their all to captivate the audience through their […]
Lil Yachty is back but in a different format. The return of Lil Boat after two years comes in the form of a new genre-bending album, Let’s Start Here. If you aren’t already familiar with the positive Atlanta flair that Lil Yachty brings, this album will offer insight as an adaptation to his previous self and […]
On a cold night in Houston, locals gathered to experience the sounds of modern soul music at The Heights Theater, a 97-year-old venue that was once a cinema. Thee Sinseers, The Altons and The Mellows delivered a swooning performance full of genre-bending singing that enlightened the audience to a soul and blues revival. The […]
After a breakthrough year and a Grammy nomination, the Memphis rapper Glorilla decided to hit the road with the Anyways, Life’s Great Tour. To tag along, she brought her friends: Aleza, Slimeroni, K Carbon, and Gloss Up. These performers created such an electric party environment that you had to be there to understand! As soon […]
Holiday decorations line the stores, grades are almost finalized, and graduates line up to take photos in front of the Cullen building. The semester draws to a bittersweet close. So, what better way to celebrate the end of a semester than with a mini playlist? Here are a few songs that helped me through the […]
In 1969, psychedelic folk musician Jim Sullivan released U.F.O., his first album. Six years later, in 1975, he disappeared into the desert outside of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, never to be seen again. U.F.O. is an easy listen. It feels like driving your grandfather’s baby-blue Ford pickup out of town, into the scrubland until you […]
Joji, a Japanese singer-songwriter recently released his third album on November 4th called Smithereens. After listening to his album, I would consider it to be a tribute to his losses and triumphs in love. The album is divided into two sections with the first being his ballads while the other is labeled as lo-fi music. […]
On November 2nd, indie artist hemlocke springs (stylized as spelled) released “girlfriend” on all streaming services after going viral when she teased the catchy bridge on TikTok. Currently, the audio has about 33.7K hits on the platform, and has been used by popular TikTokers and even music artist Khalid. Since its release last week, she […]
Throughout the night, MAX demonstrated his relentless charisma and boundless energy which surrounded the entire venue. On Thursday, November 10th, MAX performed at House of Blues for his North America Tour. A full crowd was waiting in anticipation for what was to come. Performing as MAX’s opener was Sara Kays, which with the full and […]
Both upbeat alternative/punk bands, Surf Curse and Toner, rocked out at Warehouse Live. The whole show was up-tempo and the crowd had a blast jumping up and down to the songs. People were drenched in sweat by the end of the night from being inside the mosh pit. Overall, the show was a success. The […]
The show was a blast, the night was full of three different sets. First, the night was kicked off by Gustaf, a band from New York. Then followed by futuristic alternative band, Inner Wave, from California. The night ended with the well-deserved headliner, Foals, from the United Kingdom. Foals were hosting their LIFE IS YOURS […]
Two days after the release of his third album, Sloan Struble, frequently known as Dayglow, hit the road along with Ritt Momney to begin the People In Motion tour. The tour began in October, 2022 and will end in early December with thirty-four shows across North America. On Saturday, October 29, 2022, The performer brought […]
Omar Apollo visited Houston in the 713 Musical Hall on Wednesday, October 28, 2022, to perform his hits from his latest album Ivory, which has caught the attention of many influencers and critics. Apollo is well-known due to his viral track “Evergreen,” which has been featured on the Billboard HOT 100. Having a personality that […]
I have to be honest, I only heard of Big Thief a few months ago. But after a few listens, I’m completely obsessed. If you don’t know who the indie band Big Thief is, 1) they’re my new favorite band, and 2) they make music that makes you ache. If you’re looking for the best […]
Bazzi showcased his spectacular stage presence and synergy with the crowd. On Tuesday, October 18th, Bazzi performed at Houston’s House of Blues. With no opener, the crowd waited patiently for his entrance. In a rush of silence, music slowly came out from the speakers getting gradually louder and louder when it suddenly cut and then […]
Disguised as adult contemporary, better defined as sophisti-pop, The Blue Nile’s Hats is a synth-infused testament to hopeless romanticism and late night rides through the city in the back of taxicabs. Lushly and meticulously produced, each song is exactly what it needs to be. This is the kind of desperate heartache you can only find […]
Just last month Jessie Reyez dropped her newest album YESSIE after a two year wait since her last project BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US. Houston was her third stop on her tour with supporting acts SADBOI and Armani White. The Colombian artist, Jessie Reyez delivered a beautiful show with a live band and vocals […]
As the final day had approached it was evident that heat was here, both in temperature and spice — peppery to be exact. Performers battled through the day’s scorching temperatures while putting on magical shows for the devout fans who made it to day three. Starting with a stellar performance at the American Express stage […]
