Top 10 Local Songs of the Year
Like all lists, this one is inadequate, as was last week’s stab at picking an Album of the Year. So why try? What’s the...
Minors Strike Major Chord
The high school years spawn many a musician’s first band. In fairness, a good deal of those projects could be better described as the...
2018’s Top Local Videos
As someone who watches a ton of local music videos, ranging in quality from Wow! to Why?, I can tell you with a high...
Finding Grace Kali
Christian Lynette Williams knows heartbreak and loss. The veteran Fort Worth singer-songwriter has had her promising musical career stalled by a series of tragedies...
A Beat like No Other
In some circles, Mike Lackey is a celebrity. The Fort Worth-based beatboxer has elevated his craft far beyond the ’80s-era Fat Boys standard of...
Cattle Dog Clay Perry
When you meet Clay Perry, he is outwardly deferential and humble. The spiritual-minded rapper uses his natural humility and “sir” and “ma’am” rural charm...
Tony Green Introduces Himself
Upon meeting Tony Green, it’s immediately obvious how he’s gained his reputation. His signature gap-toothed smile beams as he pulls you in for a...
New Local Music
Heater, Reaching for Things Unknown (Twistworthy Records)
Geez, where did Heater come from? On first listen to the Fort Worth band’s new 7-inch EP, Reaching...
Music Awards
We’ve come a long way.
When I took over as associate editor in 2002, a job that also included helming the music section and writing...
Beer-tastic Party Songs
Like purple syrup and hip-hop and like massive amounts of cocaine and Duran Duran, beer and rock just go together. Sure, C&W pickers and...
