On a packed Friday night at the House of Blues, Motion City Soundtrack delivered a high-voltage reminder of why their blend of pop-punk earnestness and synth-driven charm has remained magnetic for over two decades. Joined by an eclectic trio of openers — Runt, Oso Oso, and Say Anything — the evening unfolded like a curated journey through the many moods of the modern emo canon. Runt Sets the Stage with Raw, Unfiltered Warmth The night opened with Runt, a rising act whose mini

The Troubadour Festival returned to Celina this weekend, transforming Old Celina Park into a lively convergence of Texas music, craft barbecue, and community spirit. With clear skies, a relaxed crowd, and aromas of oak and mesquite drifting over the grounds, the festival once again demonstrated why it has become a signature North Texas event. Barbecue as a Centerpiece, Not a Sideshow While Troubadour is billed as a music-and-BBQ festival, the food component stands entirely on

There’s something electric about time-capsule shows. For fans of early-2000s pop-punk / alt-rock, the chance to relive the exact moments that soundtracked high school, college, late nights and first loves is irresistible. On their 20th anniversary tour for Chroma , Cartel did more than dip into nostalgia — they resurrected that era with intention, polish, and energy that proved this isn’t just a tribute tour. It’s a demonstration: this music still means something, and the ban

(photos and article by Meagan Sullivan) There’s a line that floats around Texas music circles: “If you build it, they’ll come — as long...

The Feels Like Home Festival  returned to Brownwood, Texas, this October with bigger crowds, bolder music, and even more smoke in the...

The Bomb Factory in Dallas was electric last night- the crowd buzzing in anticipation of the stacked lineup of pop punk/emo bands The...

On Saturday night, the Toyota Music Factory in Irving became a time machine for a generation of pop-punk fans as Simple Plan rolled...

Review and photos by Katie Langley Dominic Harrison, better known as YUNGBLUD, has become one of rock’s most electrifying forces. At just...

On a sweltering Texas Friday evening, the Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory was buzzing long before the doors opened. Thousands of...

Lone Star Smokeout kicked off its first year in Texas this weekend outside AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The festival, brought to you by...

Mackenzie Carpenter joined Midland onstage to perform "I Wish You Would". The final day of the Lone Star Smokeout 2025 brought a...

The first day of the inaugural Lone Star Smokeou t may have started off with a rain delay, but that didn't stop those flocking to AT&T...

Jon Pardi closed out day two of Lone Star Smokeout at AT&T Stadium. Day Two of the Lone Star Smokeout Festival  brought the Texas...

Silverstein's "25 Years of Noise" tour was a triumphant celebration of the band's enduring legacy in the post-hardcore scene. With...