Kam Franklin Goes Solo
The accomplished Houston musician, known as lead singer for The Suffers, draws on surprising sources of inspiration and puts “the message into the music” in her new album, "Land of the Neon Sun."
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Olive Klug’s Melancholy Mood: A Visit with TikTok’s Nonbinary Folk Music Star
“They're trying to sell us and sell to us, but they're also trying to kill us.”
‘I’ve Always Been a Transplant’: A Global Perspective on Texas Hip-Hop
David Shabani’s life took him on an international journey from France to the Live Music Capital of the World.
The Life, Death, and Life of San Antonio’s Symphony
A decades-long fight for high art is also a fight for organized labor in the state’s second-largest city.
Last Dance with Ann Richards: Best Texas Books of 2022
How Galvestonians used to dance until they dropped (for fun), a former figure skater turned journalist, and other Lone Star State stories.
Denton’s Trans Pride Fest is Here to Stay
After right-wing trolls unsuccessfully attempted to disrupt the first event, the inclusive and defiant festival's second round was a success.
Country Music Women Keep Raising Hell
Outspoken performers like Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves continue a long tradition of female Western artists who aren’t afraid to rock the boat.
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Rappers Keep Getting Murdered in Texas
TakeOff, of the popular Atlanta group Migos, became the latest hip-hop performer killed in Texas, as the tragic body count grows in 2022.
Dallas’ Gory Punk Scene in Black and White
Vera "Velma" Hernandez brings her fans vivid photos from the heart of the beer- and grime-soaked mosh pit. Now she's taking her act on the road.
Calling All Marfans: Mystery Lights Inspire Annual Celebration
The annual Marfa Lights Festival brings together artists, tourists, and even Indigenous residents of the Big Bend region.