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Indie Trio Little Image Went to Band Therapy, Now They’re Back and Better Than Ever

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0500

Little Image's third and latest album Kill the Ghost is out now. But the band had to do some work before they could create again.

Charley Crockett Chases Ghosts and Glory on New Age of the Ram Album

Alec Spicer — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:34:15 -0500

Age of the Ram Album" />Charley Crockett’s new album delivers a cinematic finale to his Sagebrush Trilogy, weaving tales of love, revenge and redemption with raw storytelling.

Ranking Every Song on Bruno Mars’ Long-Awaited Album, The Romantic

Alec Spicer — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:28:26 -0600

Ahead of his two-night run at Globe Life Field next month, we decided to dive into the Grammy-winning artist's first solo album in a decade.

About You’s Debut Album Weathers A Storm Five Years in the Making

Alec Spicer — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Booker T. Washington alum Max Poscente leads his indie band to the future of rock 'n' roll on The Lighthouse, The Storm.

Fort Worth Rock Icons Toadies Announce New Album Release Date

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:47 -0600

First announced in 2024, the new Toadies record, recorded by the late, great Steve Albini, has an official release date.

August Ponthier Finds That Everywhere Isn’t Texas on Their Debut Album

Alec Spicer — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:21:55 -0600

Everywhere Isn’t Texas on Their Debut Album" />What's the relationship status of North Texas indie-pop singer August Ponthier with their home state? It's complicated.

The Most Read Music Stories of 2025

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:07:51 -0600

An album review for Erykah Badu's seventh studio album wasn't one of the most read stories, because it was never released.

Lily Allen Once Again Turns Pain Into Masterful Pop

Patrick Williams — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:40:00 -0600

Making the best pop album of 2025 came quickly, and with a price.

Midlake’s A Bridge to Far Is a Cosmic Walk Through Hope and Humility

Eric Diep — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Eric Pulido takes us on a track-by-track journey through the Denton band's new album of reflection and earthy storytelling.

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Songs, Ranked

Eric Diep — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:56:00 -0600

The Life of a Showgirl Songs, Ranked" />We've had a whole month to sit with Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album. We're calling it a mixed bag. Sorry, Swifties.