On the same night Emma Ruth Rundle and Jaye Jayle were scheduled to play Double Wide, Drab Majesty had a day off in the middle of their tour with Smashing Pumpkins and booked a headline gig at Club Dada. Naturally, combing the two shows only seeme...

In 1978, Madonna dropped out of college and moved to New York with little money in her name to pursue a career in music. It goes without saying that her tireless pursuit of success in the music industry paid off, but instances like that are rare. ...

Emo’s staying power was reaffirmed as The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra played a co-headlining bill at The Bomb Factory on Wednesday night. To understand why, consider the time and place of both bands. Manchester Orchestra formed during e...

In a world as material as the one we live in, it is important to know that if you're likely to end up penniless, you might as well put your money into as many experiences as possible. Perishable items spoil, clothes go out of style, technology bec...

In 1982, a South Texas artist pulled up to Billy Bob’s in his truck, unloaded his gear from the attached trailer and loaded in for a gig at which he opened for Billy Joe Shaver. This artist’s name was George Strait, and that was the last time he'd...

There is a myth that a handful of industry executives in Nashville are the sole arbiters and gatekeepers of country music. That is not said to diminish Nashville’s importance, or even the influence music industry bigwigs in Nashville have over cou...