The Grey
According to Q, if you break down a narrative you will find at its heart seven essential conflicts: man against man; man against nature; man against himself; man against God; man against Society; man and woman; and man caught...
The Features, Wilderness
Okay, so it makes perfect sense when you know the history. Back in 2009, now-icons Kings of Leon started up their own label, Serpents & Snakes, with the intention of releasing music by bands they themselves liked...
Pina
First, we set the stage. Pina Bausch was one of the giants of, not just German dance, but modern dance as a whole, helping to usher in the wave of dance theater -- Tanztheater -- into the modern dance oeuvre since the 1970s...
REWIND: Heavy Metal, Ephemera, and Popular Culture: A Chat with The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats are John Darnielle. Literate, energetic, sincere, and acoustic, he’s one of the best things going in music today. His lyrics...
Latch Key Kids, Democracy: The Art of Maintaining a State of Fear
It’s like they never left the club. It may’ve been more than a decade since died-and-resurrected punks Latch Key Kids last released any new music...
Quiet Company, We Are All Where We Belong
I’ll say it straight out: this is a truly remarkable album. I’ll admit that when I first listened to Quiet Company's We Are All Where We Belong, I didn't have particularly high hopes -- at first glance, it seemed like yet another disc...
Musician to Musician: Jealous Creatures
While Jealous Creatures are not going to surprise anyone with a brand-new unique sound, they write songs that can sit up on the shelf next to some of the biggest and best classic rock songwriters. The band consists of...
Finnegan, What Happened To Jacqueline?
Sometimes, the time and care you put into something shows right through its skin. And when that happens, it’s a beautiful, beautiful thing. When I put on Finnegan’s five-years-in-the-making debut album...
Close Your Eyes, Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts
Back when I was first introduced to hardcore, one of the most crucial elements of the scene -- one of the things that most set it apart from what felt like a big, muddy puddle of emotionless, purposeless rock or punk -- was the focus...
Harts of Oak, Birds & Bees
There’s a great, great, unassuming warmth and charm to Harts of Oak’s recent EP Birds & Bees; it’s almost like a kind of innocence, really, where the band thinks they’re okay but aren’t really sure beyond that...
Washed Out, Within and Without
There is nothing new under the sun. The circular, self-consuming nature of musical inspiration has renewed the heavy synths, minimalistic vocals, and ornately layered sound of the early ‘80s. Despite a myriad of names...
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
It should go without saying that no adaptation is going to please everyone; it’s impossible to encompass all the nuances of one medium across the transition to another. Which makes comparisons not exactly a waste of time...
2011 Houston Music in Photos
I bought a used Nikon D80 in the summer of 2010 and was instantly discouraged by my photos. It took a lot of reading, looking at others’ photos, adjusting my camera, buying new lenses (most of these are taken with...
Musician to Musician: The Manichean
The Manichean are one of Houston’s bands on the rise. They first got onto my radar a few years ago, when I went and saw them at one of those hodgepodge showcases The Meridian was known for, and their brand of drama-rock...
Pterodactyl, Spills Out
I can’t believe psychedelic noise-rock band Pterodactyl are already on their third release, and I’m only just now giving them a try. The Brooklyn-based trio recently released said third album, Spills Out, in November...
Adelaine: Your Heart Is A Weapon
When I stumbled across post-emo rockers Adelaine a year or so ago, the band almost sounded too good to be true, honestly. I mean, c’mon; how could I not like a band that melds melodic-yet-heavy, very emo-influenced guitar rock...
Musician to Musician: The Dead Revolt
The Dead Revolt have quickly evolved into my favorite Houston band. They take cues from so many of my all-time favorite bands -- Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Yes, and At The Drive-In, to name a few. And they do it all...
Features/Reviews
The Grey
According to Q, if you break down a narrative you will find at its heart seven essential conflicts: man against man; man against nature; man against himself; man against God; …
The Features, Wilderness
Okay, so it makes perfect sense when you know the history. Back in 2009, now-icons Kings of Leon started up their own label, Serpents & Snakes, with the intention …
Pina
First, we set the stage. Pina Bausch was one of the giants of, not just German dance, but modern dance as a whole, helping to usher in the wave of …
Latch Key Kids, Democracy: The Art of Maintaining a State of Fear
It’s like they never left the club. It may’ve been more than a decade since died-and-resurrected punks Latch Key Kids last released any new music, but listening to the …
Quiet Company, We Are All Where We Belong
I’ll say it straight out: this is a truly remarkable album. I’ll admit that when I first listened to Quiet Company’s We Are All Where We Belong, I didn’t …
Musician to Musician: Jealous Creatures
While Jealous Creatures are not going to surprise anyone with a brand-new unique sound, they write songs that can sit up on the shelf next to some of the biggest …
Finnegan, What Happened To Jacqueline?
Sometimes, the time and care you put into something shows right through its skin. And when that happens, it’s a beautiful, beautiful thing. When I put on Finnegan’s …
Close Your Eyes, Empty Hands and Heavy Hearts
Back when I was first introduced to hardcore, one of the most crucial elements of the scene — one of the things that most set it apart from what felt …
Harts of Oak, Birds & Bees
There’s a great, great, unassuming warmth and charm to Harts of Oak’s recent EP Birds & Bees; it’s almost like a kind of innocence, really, where the band thinks they’re …
Washed Out, Within and Without
There is nothing new under the sun. The circular, self-consuming nature of musical inspiration has renewed the heavy synths, minimalistic vocals, and ornately layered sound of the early ’80s. …
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
It should go without saying that no adaptation is going to please everyone; it’s impossible to encompass all the nuances of one medium across the transition to another. Which makes …
2011 Houston Music in Photos
I bought a used Nikon D80 in the summer of 2010 and was instantly discouraged by my photos. It took a lot of reading, looking at others’ photos, adjusting my …
Musician to Musician: The Manichean
The Manichean are one of Houston’s bands on the rise. They first got onto my radar a few years ago, when I went and saw them at one of …
Pterodactyl, Spills Out
I can’t believe psychedelic noise-rock band Pterodactyl are already on their third release, and I’m only just now giving them a try. The Brooklyn-based trio recently released said third album, …
Adelaine: Your Heart Is A Weapon
When I stumbled across post-emo rockers Adelaine a year or so ago, the band almost sounded too good to be true, honestly. I mean, c’mon; how could I not …
Musician to Musician: The Dead Revolt
The Dead Revolt have quickly evolved into my favorite Houston band. They take cues from so many of my all-time favorite bands — Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Yes, and …
Hatsune Miku: Live In Sapporo
Disclaimer: I spent a lot of time in high school and college watching anime. I loved it and even now, I get a little giddy thinking about Hayao Miyazaki’s next …
Maritime, Human Hearts
Despite an influx of New Wave-inspired dance-pop, indie-rock continues to fight for relevance as Maritime releases its fourth album, Human Hearts. For those unfamiliar with the band, Maritime was formed …
Live: Chimaira/Impending Doom/Revocation/Carry The Storm
On Saturday, October 29th, Halloween came early this year at legendary Fitzgerald’s. For, seemingly from the bowels of hell itself, up came The Age Of Hell Tour. For the night, …
Postmarked, Pecos Bill is Leaving Texas Round Your Neck
I’m humble enough to admit that while I am many things, sadly, “timely” isn’t always one of ‘em. There’ve been a few times in recent years when kindly folks …
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Good News + Free Music: Jody Seabody & The Whirls Continue On, Put Free Stuff on Bandcamp
The past year was a pretty rough one for the Jody Seabody & The Whirls guys; right as they finished up their forthcoming full-length, Summer Us, when they …
For The Kids: Holy Fiction Plays with the Dulles Middle School Symphony Orchestra, Next Month
Got word about a very cool-sounding show coming up at the start of next month — Saturday, February 4th, specifically — and wanted to mention it up here so maybe-maybe …
Say Hello to Treaty Oak Collective & The Convoy Group
While frantically typing about shows this past Saturday, it occurred to me that now might be a good time to mention the “new” booking/label/etc. crew in town, the …
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 3: The Lotus Effect @ Warehouse Live
Sunday coming up (January 22nd, to be exact), and no offense to anybody else who’s playing, but there’s only one show I’m really psyched about. I honestly wasn’t sure …
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 2: Linus Pauling Quartet + Burned Out + Art Institute + Ruckus on the Railway + Gretchen Schmaltz + More
It feels like a slow-moving day to me, for some reason, but today (Saturday, January 21st, that is) is really anything but. There’s a crapload of stuff going on; …
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 1: The Mountain Goats + In Flames + Alvin Fielder + Square & Compass + Megafauna + More
Back around to another Friday (January 20th, this time) and yep, busy as ever. I’m personally pretty damn psyched about a couple of tonight’s shows, but first some update-y …
Welcome to the Fightback: The Internet (and The White House) Wakes Up and Takes on SOPA/PIPA
Hey, folks. Those who visit the site regularly might’ve noticed that yesterday Space City Rock looked a little different (at least, erm, from 9AM or so ’til 8PM); specifically, …
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 2: Latch Key Kids + Chris Gray Day + The Eastern Sea + The Sour Notes + Lisa’s Sons + More
Alright, folks — here we are. It’s Saturday, January 14th, and tonight is definitely the biggest night we’ve had in a while in terms of shows. Seriously; for …
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 1: Literary Greats + Finnegan + Quiet Company + Balaclavas + Jealous Creatures + Wheel Workers + More
First night of a busy, busy weekend, y’all — tonight, Friday, January 13th, is packed full of awesomely cool things to do/hear/see. And yes, I know I’m running late; …
Tomorrow: Balaclavas Prepares to Hit the Road (at Walter’s)
Okay — first off, ignore the bottom of that there flyer, mmmmkay? Since it was originally scheduled, the Balaclavas tour kickoff show has shifted location not once but twice. …
Cotton Mather (Re-?)Issues 1997 Classic Kontiki, At Long Last
Once upon a time, I happened across this CD. I was going through the “Local” racks at one of this city’s few, fine music stores (the long-gone “old” …
Also Saturday: All Dread Set @ Cardoza Fine Art
And now, yet another thing to do this coming Saturday, January 14th — seriously, that one single night is breaking my freaking heart… This one’s a …
From The Heart: Chris Gray Day, This Saturday
Yep, you’ve probably already heard about this by now, but just to add to the chorus… As well as being the awesome Latch Key Kids show I’ve already …
Reminder Time: Latch Key Kids, This Weekend (And a New Video)
Just wanted to take a moment to point folks towards this weekend once again and remind all & sundry that this coming Saturday, January 14th, up at Fitzgerald’s, …
Go Get ‘Em, Hitch!
What if Christopher Hitchens was wrong? Suppose that immediately after exhaling his last bit of air at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston on the …
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 3: Bright Men of Learning + A Sundae Drive + Thou Shall Not Kill…Except + Paige Lewis + More
Last day of the weekend, today, Sunday, January 8th, and yeah, it’s a little bit quieter than the other two. But hey, that doesn’t mean you have to sit …
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 2: the last place you look + Adelaine + AThousandColours + Suffers + Sergio Trevino + More
Rolling up on the evening of Saturday, January 7th, now, and there’s definitely some good stuff going on. Here’s what I think looks badass…
Yr. Weekend, Pt. 1: Jealous Creatures + A Sundae Drive + Super Robot Party + Elvis Night + Babel Fishh + More
Yes, weekend time is upon us, although the first night of it’s a little on the chilled-out side compared to how things’ve been recently. A quick note to start …
Video Time: American Sharks & The Ghost of Cliff Burton & The Lotus Effect (& Bonus Featherface/Buxton!)
Meant to get these up over the holidays, y’all, but things just slipped away, I’m afraid, as they always-always do. But what the hell — better late than never, …
Yr. Weekend: Quintron + FPH NYE Cataclysm + CSMDP + The Suspects + Bonanzarama + More
Argh. And now, I’m sick. I’d planned to post about all the festivities going on this weekend, but feeling as shitty as I do, I’m going to have …
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