It’s predictably unpredictable. Life altering events are rarely planned or considerate of our daily schedules. They’re rather impolite in that way

It’s safe to say that any musician working today would be thrilled to be on a first name basis with a Beatle.

To suggest that country singer-songwriter Waylon Payne’s life story seems perfect for a book isn’t a stretch. In fact, it’s a bit surprising that a book hasn’t been written about him yet.

A couple of days after Labor Day, University of North Texas grad Jeff Coffin was in good spirits, although he was in full recovery mode from an unexpectedly wild holiday weekend.

If anything about life is predictable, it’s that it isn’t. Not that he needed it, but Casey Hess was reminded of this pandemic-enhanced rule this week.

A common question asked of many songwriters is whether the music or the lyrics come first when crafting a tune. Typically, the artist replies with something along the lines of “Well, it just depends, really, there’s no one set way to write a song.” For Jackson Scribner, such a question…

In an effort to detect as much of 2020’s silver lining as we can, it’s important to note that while live music hasn’t been much of an option in recent months, new music from our favorite local artists has thankfully not been in short supply. Just this week a couple…

Before the pandemic shut down North Texas nightlife in mid-March, it would’ve been a tough task to name a local band enjoying more forward momentum than Bastards of Soul. In the first several weeks of 2020, the group released its stellar debut LP, Spinnin’, which flew off the shelves of…

There’s no denying that spending extra time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic has led many folks to see things in a new, unexpected light. That’s certainly the case for Wade Bowen, one of the biggest stars of the Texas country circuit. The Waco native is deriving unexpected pleasure from…

Perhaps you’ve settled comfortably into “the new normal” stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, or perhaps you’re still coming to grips with the daily news developments. Either way, it’s safe to assume you have some extra time on your hands. Simply working from home instead of your usual workplace likely means…

The term “side project” is inherently a tad belittling, really. It’s especially so when discussing a musician’s hard work, determination and artistic expression. Sure, if the artist is the one deeming their efforts outside of their primary gig a side project then it’s cool, but who are the rest of…

There’s a legitimate reason that ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band From Texas, the documentary that premiered on Netflix last week, currently boasts a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score: It’s simply fantastic. There’s also a major reason the iconic trio with over 50 years under its belt has long been worthy…