CONCERT RECAP: Local Natives Bring Their Euphoric Sound to House of Blues Dallas

The beloved West Coast Alt-Rock band Local Natives has held a place in my heart since I discovered them my freshman year of high school with their album Sunlit Youth. Since then, I have been an avid fan of their work going all the way back to Gorilla Manor and Hummingbird and their most recent […]

REVISITING 2023: An Interview with Hayden Pedigo at Amarillo Museum of Art

Last July, Zachary Sorrels took a day trip to Amarillo to see Hayden Pedigo perform a homecoming show at the Amarillo Museum of Art. After a fantastic show and a cocktail reception, Pedigo took a moment to chat with him.

FOOTBALL: Red Raiders defeat Cougars in first test of conference realignment

“Man, we needed that.” Those were Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire’s opening remarks following his team’s 49-28 win over the Houston Cougars on Saturday afternoon in Lubbock. The win improved the Red Raiders to 2-3 in 2023. It was not an understatement. They did need it. On the heels of an 8-5 season and […]

CONCERT RECAP: d4vd Brings His Bedroom Sound to the Big Stage in Dallas, Texas

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to take a trip down to Dallas to see up-and-coming star d4vd perform at The Echo Lounge. Originating out of Houston, 18-year-old d4vd got his start creating songs on the free mobile app BandLab uploading them online. He has grown to be quite a viral sensation on […]

Austin’s Oblivion Access Festival 2023 Preview: The Must-See Artists From The Independent Festival

Oblivion Access Festival (fka Austin Terror Fest) is an annual extended weekend festival that celebrates weird and underground music. This year, the festival runs from Thursday, June 15th to Sunday, June 18th, and it genuinely has one of the coolest festival lineups this year.

2023 SXSW Recap: All Under One Roof Raving (Part Five)

Zachary’s Saturday at SXSW including Samm Henshaw, Duke Dumont, Oh Boy Records Showcase, Conway the Machine, TC Superstar, and more!

2023 SXSW Recap: Saint By Saint Patrick’s Day (Part Four)

Zachary’s Friday at SXSW including Sudan Archives, Far Caspian, Bonny Doon, Bodywash, Obongjayar, Hannah Jadagu, and more!

2023 SXSW Recap: Walking in the Rain (Part Three)

Zachary’s Thursday at SXSW including Algiers, Indigo De Souza, JVKE, Genesis Owusu, Jockstrap, Model/Actriz, Knifeplay, and more!

2023 SXSW Recap: The Future of Music and Keynotes (Part Two)

Zachary’s Tuesday and Wednesday at SXSW including JID, Saba, spill tab, Asian Glow, Sports Team, Villano Antillano, RZA, and more!

2023 SXSW Recap: I Saw New Order and My Life Is Complete (Part One)

Zachary’s Sunday and Monday at SXSW including New Order, Kelela, Armani White, The Orielles, and more!