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About You’s Debut Album Weathers A Storm Five Years in the Making

Scott Tucker — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Booker T. Washington alum Max Poscente leads his indie band to the future of rock 'n' roll on The Lighthouse, The Storm.

Fort Worth Rock Icons Toadies Announce New Album Release Date

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:47 -0600

First announced in 2024, the new Toadies record, recorded by the late, great Steve Albini, has an official release date.

August Ponthier Finds That Everywhere Isn’t Texas on Their Debut Album

Alec Spicer — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:21:55 -0600

Everywhere Isn’t Texas on Their Debut Album" />What's the relationship status of North Texas indie-pop singer August Ponthier with their home state? It's complicated.

The Most Read Music Stories of 2025

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:07:51 -0600

An album review for Erykah Badu's seventh studio album wasn't one of the most read stories, because it was never released.

Lily Allen Once Again Turns Pain Into Masterful Pop

Preston Jones — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:40:00 -0600

Making the best pop album of 2025 came quickly, and with a price.

Midlake’s A Bridge to Far Is a Cosmic Walk Through Hope and Humility

Preston Barta — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Eric Pulido takes us on a track-by-track journey through the Denton band's new album of reflection and earthy storytelling.

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Songs, Ranked

Carly May Gravley — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:56:00 -0600

The Life of a Showgirl Songs, Ranked" />We've had a whole month to sit with Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album. We're calling it a mixed bag. Sorry, Swifties.

Alex Irish’s From Dallas, With Love Is Dreamy After Dark Listening

Eric Diep — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500

Raised in Cleburne, Irish shares her debut album during Halloween week, a re-imagining of Dallas nightlife through her perspective.

‘It’s New D or Nothing’: HeadHuncho Amir’s 50 Year Run Proves He’s Here to Stay

Eric Diep — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Listen to the New Dallas rapper's latest mixtape out now.

Taylor Swift’sThe Life of a Showgirl Broke Another Record. Is Her Era of Eras Over?

Alex Gonzalez — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

The Life of a Showgirl Broke Another Record. Is Her Era of Eras Over?" />One week after Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, we wonder if she's running out of things to talk about.