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On Saturday, April 22, Houston cover band, the Xanadudes (Now We Are Here), rocked the house at the Continental Club, leaving the crowd begging for more. The Continental Club was packed tight for the, Xanadudes, a local seven-member band that specialize in covers of 80’s rock hits; Tomás Escalante (founder/vocals), Blake Powell (bass), Wes Essery […]

A music-filled Saturday night began at Bohemeo’s with a showcase of a wide range of local bands with a variety of genres and unique elements, musical and performance-wise. The energy within the venue is one I would uniquely associate with local bands as there is a more intimate setting with the bands performing compared to […]

Outside of the bigger names like Marshmello and DeadMau5, this year’s Float Fest lineup includes multiple upcoming acts that everyone needs to keep on their radar. It’s great when festivals give rising artists a platform, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what these have in store. Check out our list of some of […]

It may not be our first time at the Houston Rodeo, but it is for headlining act Marshmello! In recent years, Marshmello has burst onto the EDM scene, going from being an up and coming artist on Soundcloud to now headlining festivals around the world. With multiple platinum and even multi-platinum songs to his name, […]

Zack Villere is redefining what being a DIY artist is in 2020. The 24 year-old LA-based artist is putting out music unlike anyone else right now… and he’s doing it on his terms. He writes his own music, directs his music videos with his friends, creates the artwork for his albums and singles, and is […]

Madeon is a producer and DJ from France who at the age of 25, has conquered the music world in ways few artists ever do. Working across genres and with a wide range of artists, Madeon’s work touches far beyond the realm of electronic music. He has produced for Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, Passion […]

Day 1: Contributions by Walbert Castillo Shiba San b2b Walker & Royce House music is always a great vibe no matter the time of day. The 5:05pm set of Shiba San b2b Walker & Royce was one of the sets that I was most looking forward to seeing at Freaky Deaky. They did not disappoint, […]

The eccentric duo, Sofi Tukker, brought the jungle house party to White Oak Music Hall on Thursday as they stopped in Houston on their RIP Shame world Tour. The duo is multi-talented — playing instruments, singing, as well as doing their own production/DJing. Combined with their fierce and unique style which screams retro yet modern […]

Sofi Tukker is a dynamic electronic duo based out of New York, and you may have heard one of their award-winning hits like “Best Friend” and “Drinkee.” Inspired and influenced by Brazilian music and poetry, Sofi Tukker has several songs in Portuguese and their music combines house music with a unique Latin-flair. With captivating vocals, […]

Bayou Fem Fest held its second annual ‘Clam Jam,’ benefitting Houston Area Women’s Center and showcasing female artists while fostering a community of creativity in Houston. The event held at Avant Garden had 12 original singer-songwriters, 3 stages, great food, and a variety of local woman-owned vendors. Truly an event where we could celebrate women […]

Freaky Deaky, the festival formerly known as Something Wicked, is throwing another Halloween rave party this fall in Houston. With a brand new bigger venue, a new fourth stage, and a stacked lineup of artists across electronic music, the hype is real for this year’s festival being better than ever before. Freaky Deaky is around […]

Austin City Limits is back with another year of fantastic, diverse music and unique talent with something for everyone! With a fresh lineup including Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Childish Gambino, Kacey Musgraves, and many more, you won’t want to miss this year’s festivities. Deep in the heart of Texas, ACL is the biggest music festival in the […]

On June 27th, Houstonians came from all over the city to celebrate the legacy of Robert Earl Davis, Jr., AKA DJ Screw at Screwfest. People came to honor the artistry, creativity, and ingenuity that our beloved DJ Screw left behind. Although it may not be obvious to untrained ears, DJ Screw’s unique style has influenced […]

SXSW Music Festival invites artists, industry professionals, and fans from all over the world to Austin, Texas for a week every March to connect and discover the new wave of music. Bringing the freshest and most groundbreaking artists carefully curated from across the globe, SXSW is an innovative project for aspiring artists and fans alike. […]

The Internet, a band from Los Angeles, has taken over the R&B/soul genres and has resonated with younger, alternative music listeners. The band came together in 2011 when it was formed by former Odd Future members Syd and Matt Martians. The group wanted to make a more R&B, funk, and soul-inspired project; and under Odd […]

Freaky Deaky, originally a Chicago Halloween EDM festival put together by React Presents, has now expanded and joined Disco Donnie (formerly hosting Something Wicked Festival in Houston) to bring the rave to Houston. Creating a collaborative festival, Freaky Deaky is now happening in Chicago and  Houston, as well as Detroit, Milwaukee, and Brooklyn. By taking […]

Coming into her talent as the most highly billed female DJ of 2018, Alison Wonderland has had a killer year, headlining festivals from Coachella to Tomorrowland. The Australian producer/DJ has played shows all around the world this past year, after the massive success from her second album, Awake. Following her debut album Run in 2015, […]

Porter Robinson, an American producer and DJ from North Carolina, has been hitting big stages around the world over the last few years. In 2014, he released his debut album Worlds, which would end up changing his life and touching many others around the globe. The album, which was in collaboration with well-established producer Madeon, […]

Kaskade is an American DJ and producer, and was voted American’s Top DJ in 2011 and 2013. Originally from Chicago, he started out with a small turntable in his dorm room as a college student, then began playing local shows. He has built his career steadily since then, has a brilliant and large discography, has […]

    Last night the House of Blues featured one of the most amazing artists this generation has seen. Big Gigantic, known for their jazzy-electronic sound, blasted the audience with a spectacular show. They were introduced onto the stage with the help of Shallou, another live performance focused artist. Shallou started off the excitement by […]


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