Music
Check this band out Now, not later
The band Now, Now has been making waves in the underground music scene with their darker, mellower, indie pop/rock infused sound. The brainchild of Bradley Hale and Cacie Dalager, the duo started producing music...
Raekwon celebrates roots in ‘Shaolin’
For Corey Woods, 1995’s “Only Built For Cuban Linx,” also known as the “Purple Tape” for its distinctive cassette color, marked both the greatest and worst moment of his career. From then on...
Radiohead cut their own groove
Radiohead is at a point in their career where they can really do whatever they feel like doing. They are no longer tied to a major label. They don’t set out to make hit...
Sun Airway debut album is crystal
It’s difficult to define what it is exactly that makes Sun Airway’s album, “Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier,” such a great find among the great swaths of independent artists clogging the Internet nowadays. It...
AURA Ensemble takes stage
A good way to start off the week is to hear “In Motion” by the AURA Contemporary Ensemble. On Monday evening, the ensemble offered this option by presenting a concert at the Moores Opera...
First time’s a charm for Caney Creek Heroes
Upon picking up Caney Creek Heroes’ album, “Forgetting Yesterday,” one can’t help but be immediately attracted to the cartoon artwork on the cover. It was drawn by vocalist Nick Fisher; other members of CCH...
Peroff talks life, love, Broken Social Scene
With its release of “Forgiveness Rock Record” in May 2010, Broken Social Scene struck a chord in the world of personal indie rock. The use of ethereal musical texture with overlaying powerful lyrics makes...
Heroes spend Thursdays in Satellite
With Fall Out Boy-inspired guitar riffs, Blink-182-esque vocals and a unique blend of lyrics and quirkiness comes local Houston punk powerhouse Caney Creek Heroes, who have big dreams and an even bigger show ahead...
Mango’s hosts night of sweet music
Music lovers will be treated to a concert to be remembered, as five of Houston’s underground bands converge for one party at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5 at Mango’s, located at 403 Westheimer. The...
Vinyl keeps on rolling, stays cool
As technology dictates how society consumes music, and generations have shifted from 8-track tapes to cassettes to CDs to MP3s, vinyl records continue to endear themselves to a new generation of listeners. CDs continue...