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Through Being Coolnew
If even McDonald's is making fun of hipsters now, the pretentious shits who live to be in the know about the latest band, boutique or blog — and, more importantly, to make sure everybody else knows they're in the know — are officially just this side of irrelevant.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
03-17-2009 |
Music
Houston Goes International with the Latin Grammysnew
What in the world is such an important event -- 49 awards in categories ranging from cumbia, ranchera and norteño to urban and alternative -- doing in Houston, of all places?
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
11-18-2008 |
Music
Houston's Jazz Historynew
If you believe the internet, which you really shouldn't, Houston has no jazz history to speak of. In fact, if you Google "Houston jazz history," you get a bunch of pages about various Rockets playoff series with the Utah Jazz.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
09-09-2008 |
Music
The Geto Boys Reunitenew

Like many before him, Willie D likens the Geto Boys' dynamic to a marriage, one that's been estranged for around 16 of its 20 years.
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
07-08-2008 |
Music
Tags: Texas, Houston, rap, gangsta rap, Geffen, Rick Rubin, Bushwick Bill, Def American, Mr. Scarface, The Geto Boys, Willie D
Sip and Spinnew

Here's a rough guide to the candy-painted, syrup-soaked sound of Houston hip-hop
Baltimore City Paper |
Kye Stephenson |
10-06-2005 |
Music
When Wild Musicians Attacknew
Ryan Adams' current tour is disaster one night, sublime wonder the next. Where does he fit in among the great meltdown artists of yore?
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-13-2005 |
Music