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On March 1, 1973, English rock band Pink Floyd released their eighth studio album, The Dark Side of the Moon. Crafted during the era of progressive rock, the record’s ten songs are pieced together by immersive complexity. Alongside sound engineer Alan Parsons, the musicians dressed the album in a fashionable sound. The avant garde sonics […]
The translucent white curtains fell as Ari Lennox took the stage in Houston’s House of Blues while the sold-out crowd began to roar. Dreamville’s first lady released her successful debut studio album Shea Butter Baby back in 2019 and made her return in 2022 with her long-awaited sophomore project age/sex/location. The album was one of […]
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 […]
When We Were Young Festival announces a second date today, after the first date sold out. This year’s festival starts Oct. 21, then comes back on Oct. 22 at Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The lineup is the same as the first date, with Blink-182 and Green Day as headliners. Presale starts Friday, Feb. 24 at […]
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 […]
Spanning a nine-day period (March 10–19) and showcasing hundreds of artists, South by Southwest (SXSW), is by far the biggest festival in Texas. SXSW offers a unique opportunity to explore the worlds of Film, Music, and Comedy with parties, awards, screenings, showcases, and special events all over Austin. The Music portion of the event will […]
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 […]
January 26 marks thirteen years since the release of Teen Dream, an album by Beach House that would later influence indie alternative bands to create similar music. Beach House consists of the duo Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally, who met in Baltimore in 2004. Scally would refer to Legrand as his “musical soulmate.” Teen Dream […]
On Friday, February 3rd, Incubus performed at 713 Music Hall to a sold-out crowd. A packed crowd was waiting in anticipation.
2022 has passed, and with it, a new year of music begins! We will discuss Shakira and Miley’s most recent releases, backstory, and what is yet to come!
On December 7, Coog Radio sat down with Jarvis Kinney, a local Houston rap artist and a fellow Coog. We got a chance to speak about his early musical memories, the Houston rap scene, and his future as an artist. Jarvis recently dropped two projects that are filled with songs for a good time so […]
Music operates in the space between personal and public. What did you listen to with your loved ones this year? What did you listen to when you were alone? Every year, one short collection of graphics tells you the story of your year through the music you streamed – Spotify Wrapped. It delivers us a […]
Måneskin is currently on their Loud Kids Get Louder Tour, kicking off in U.S. The band sold out their Houston show at 713 Music Hall–their first time playing here. On Monday, the Italian glam rock band won Texas over with their flashy outfits, elaborate guitar solos, and–to the audience’s surprise–scooters. About 40 minutes before playing, […]
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 […]
The year is officially wrapping up! As we enter the last month, let’s take a look at some of the highlights of the K-pop scene this year. First off, 2022 proved to be the year of the girl group! Girl groups continued to dominate Korea’s domestic streaming charts, and global stars Blackpink had a long […]
The new release of Wakanda Forever has received major success in the box office because of the impact it left on communities that have been misrepresenting on the big screen. Having watched it a few days after its release, I was profoundly impacted by the soundtrack. I enjoyed and appreciated the way they included multiple […]
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 […]
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 […]
