Flatland Cavalry, Treaty Oak Revival, and a Red Dirt State of the Union

The Background: There’s been two huge and highly anticipated Texas Country album releases almost within a month of each other. Lubbock natives Flatland Cavalry released their fourth album Wandering Star, their major label debut with Interscope, at the end of October while West Texas newcomers Treaty Oak Revival released their sophomore project Have A Nice […]

Unreal Unearth: Hozier Took Us To Church, Then Led Us Through Hell

Hozier’s third studio album, Unreal Unearth is undoubtedly my favorite album release from this year. Not only has he been one of my favorite artists for the last near-decade, I also believe that he is one of the greatest songwriters of the 21st century. Unreal Unearth is absolutely Hozier’s most grand masterpiece and, in my […]

Album Review: I Don’t Want You Anymore – Cherry Glazerr

After four years since their last album, I Don’t Want You Anymore takes listeners of Cherry Glazerr down a fresh, incredibly fitting road. Vocals/guitars from Clementine Creevy, bass from Sami Perez, and drums from Jesse Quebbeman-Turley make up all 11 tracks on this record, which was produced primarily by Yves Rothman, alongside Creevy herself. Through […]

Two Step Inn 2024: Festival Preview + Andrew’s 10 Most Anticipated Acts

Here’s the scoop on the festival’s sophomore year.

FESTIVAL RECAP: At The Station Fest Full of Great Performances and First Year Fest Mishaps

A mostly good way to end the festival season.

An Interview with Randall King at Austin City Limits 2023

Conversations with former Red Raiders will never get old

An Interview with Leon III at Austin City Limits 2023

After their Sunday performance, Zachary Sorrels got an opportunity to talk with Andy Stepanian and Mason Brent of Leon III

An Interview with Poolside at Austin City Limits 2023

During my time at Austin City Limits this year, I got the opportunity to interview Jeffrey Paradise of Poolside prior to his Saturday set.

ACL Weekend One Day Two Recap: Shania Twain Does Impress Me Very Much, Noah Kahan is on Top of the World, Alanis Morissette Brings the Nostalgia, and Jessie Ware Plays the Best Set of the Weekend

Friday was a very long and busy day and after a well-deserved night of sleep, I woke up energized and ready for another day of music, sun, and fun. I want to say from the very start, this was the best day of weather I’ve had at the fest in a very very long time. […]

ACL Weekend One Day One Recap: Thee Sacred Souls Bring The Soul, Maggie Rogers Brings The Heat, The Lumineers Are Most Surprising, and Kendrick Lamar Gets Cut Short

An aerial shot of the Honda Stage at ACL Fest 2023. (Photo by Taylor Regulski, provided by C3 Presents and ACL Fest.)