indie music
This playlist is a continuation of another compilation I made of my favorite songs from the Houston-based bands that keep the local scene alive and interesting. There are so many great bands in this city, just writing about ten wasn’t enough! I’ve been lucky enough to see a lot of these bands live and even […]
Music, movies, and Buc-ee’s. These three words describe the first Texas show on Vacations’ and Last Dinosaurs’ double headliner tour, TOURZILLA, at White Oak Music Hall. For most of the shows I’ve been to this year, the opener would be one or two people performing an acoustic set. I was caught by surprise when a […]
With the one-year anniversary of this EP approaching, I decided to analyze every track on this intricate piece of art. Christian Leave, an indie pop musician, has extended boundaries by providing a new perspective on heartbreak. In his EP, Superstar, Leave tells the story of someone trying to rekindle a faded spark while feeling inferior to their […]
Tash Sultana, along with opener BAILEN, rocked the house with their North American tour, celebrating the release of two memorable albums from each of the performers. BAILEN BAILEN, an american alternative family band, blew the audience away with their three-part harmonies and stunning performance. The audience watched in awe as the band poured their emotion […]
A list of songs I want to be played at my funeral. Although planning my funeral seems morbid, I want the end of my life to be a celebration. Therefore I compiled a list of songs that honor my existence and give insight into my spirit. Track 1. “Funeral” by Wallice ‘Cause we’re dancing at […]
On Tuesday, July 11, Wallice and Nitefire performed wonderfully at Antones Nightclub in Austin, Texas. The Texan crowd rejoiced in the artist’s optimistic energy and feel-good indie rock music. At 8 pm, on the dot, Nitefire arrives on stage eager to perform. The lead singer, Nico, wears a suit and polka dot tie, juxtaposing his […]
Tears were shed and giggles shared as Indie Singer-Songwriter Leith Ross graced the White Oak Music Hall stage this past Monday. The artist, whose original songs blew up on TikTok after posting singing clips, held one of the most intimate and heartwarming concerts I’ve experienced to date. The concert additionally featured songs from opener act […]
Throughout the year, I have expanded my musical range on what I listen to and formed a particular fondness for Indie music. It is refreshing to find artists with so much potential, that create music solely based on their artistic vision. I typically focus on how artists blend their focal message through songwriting and production. […]
October, the month of coziness and change, has finally arrived. Houston weather is unpredictable, but we can pretend it’s already nice and chilly! Here’s a playlist for an autumn stroll in the city. Landslide – Fleetwood Mac First, we have to begin the season of change with a bittersweet song about it. Let Stevie Nicks’ […]
After two canceled tours, an album release, and a year of anticipation, indie band Summer Salt has announced their tour dates for this late summer and fall. This musical duo originates from Austin, TX. Summer Salt’s classic, 60s-inspired instrumentals along with their soothing, lilting vocals result in a new sound, best described as a sort […]
If you’re a hopeless romantic, a “sadboy” or “sadgirl”, or enjoy great music then you have arrived on the right page to learn about the ultimate Chicano “sadboy”, Cuco! Cuco is a 21-year-old singer residing from California, and you can hear it in the music. He brings originality and creativity to his sound, but also […]
Toro Y Moi, also known as Chaz Bear from Columbia, South Carolina is one of the pioneers for the genre named Chillwave that reigned from 2008-2011. He announced that he will be releasing his seventh studio, Outer Peace album January 18th, 2019. This album will feature Abra, Wet, and Instupendo. He released his lead groovy […]
JMSN performed a SOLD-OUT show at White Oak Music Hall Wednesday night with his opener August 08. August 08 had an interesting set as the crowd wasn’t feeling him until he played his track “‘Funeral.” That’s when people saw his full potential as a singer. His side jokes in between tracks kept the energy of […]
Kalyn Aolani Oshiro-Wachi, better known as Aolani, is a 20-year-old R&B singer from Los Angeles. Not much is known about the fresh artist other than that Aolani released her first EP Aolani back in September. It’s an eight-song EP full of very intimate songs about her love life. Whoever is her muse for this EP […]
Who the F*&! is Spooky Black? Nobody anymore because we have Corbin. “See my face when I slide through – Every place I will find you – Everytime we fell apart – Girl I see it in the scars – “ Written by a young man named Corbin Smidzik at the young […]
Don’t you hate it when someone just as old as you says something wiser than anything you’ve probably ever said? What about if what was said, was said in passing and the person who said it seems so nonchalant and careless about what they said, that they sound bored in their delivery, and just kept […]
Not much can be found when searching more information about this band of two, which is both a good and a bad thing. Good because lucky you, it’s the perfect time to listen to the new artists so when they finally blow up (and they will very soon, trust me) you can claim to have […]
Whatever gift giving holiday (no pun intended) you celebrate came early this year! The lovely people of Born Cages just released their debut full length masterpiece I’m Glad I’m Not Me. The New York natives have been preforming together since 2011 under the original name “Electric Sun.” The group is composed of lead singer Vlad Holiday, bassist and […]
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