
From CJ Chenier’s high-energy zydeco to Ian Moore’s rock ‘n’ roll blues, the night celebrated the past, present, and future of the legendary venue.
Touring in support of his 2024 album JPEG Raw, the Grammy-winning guitarist showcased his signature mix of searing solos, hypnotic riffs, and deep, groove-laden rhythms.
Jerry Cantrell's performance at The Aztec Theatre featured a mix of new songs from I Want Blood and classic Alice in Chains tracks.
Gregory Alan Isakov, the South African born, Boulder Colorado based folk legend graced the stage at Stable hall last Thrusday to a sold out crowd.
With a career spanning over five decades, Fields is often regarded as the greatest pure soul singer alive today. His voice, like liquid gold, combines the grit of vintage soul with the emotion and energy that have made him a pillar of the genre’s revival.
Advance Base, the moniker of Owen Ashworth, braved the winter weather advisory in the warmth of Shotgun House Roasters, transforming the space into a pocket of understated lo-fi charm and wistful, melodic short stories.
Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green, better known as City and Colour, brought his soul-baring folk-rock sound to the Aztec Theatre on Friday night.
This past Thursday, the Majestic Theatre hosted an intimate evening with Leon Bridges and Hermanos Gutiérrez, a pairing as natural as shifting winds in the Texas heat.
El Paso native and legendary guitarist Jim Ward made an appearance at Vibes Undergound this past Thursday as part of his 11-day acoustic tour, featuring Nate Bergman, Donella Drive and Scripts.
Madrid’s Mohama Saz headlined World Psych Night at Stable Hall, blending Spanish, North African, and Eastern Mediterranean influences, with support from San Antonio's True Indigo and John Charlie’s Heavy Love.
After a five-year hiatus, As I Lay Dying returned with their new single “Burden” and a tour stop at San Antonio’s Vibes Live, supported by Entheos and Chelsea Grin.
The band, known for their psychedelic revival sound, was supported by Austin’s neo-psych band Daiistar. The evening featured a multi-sensory experience with vivid visual projections by TV Eye.
Melanie Martinez dazzled San Antonio with a theatrical and immersive performance at Frost Bank Center for “The Trilogy Tour,” showcasing the evolution of her alter ego Cry Baby through her three studio albums.
The historic Aztec Theatre vibrated with the sounds of DIIV, who graced the stage as part of their 2024 North American tour. Opening the show were They Are Gutting a Body of Water and Untitled (Halo).
Isaiah Rashad made a return appearance to the Aztec Theater in San Antonio as part of the 10th Anniversary of the Cilvia Demo Tour Pt. 2.
After a successful decade in San Antonio, musician Nick Long gives one last performance and aims for Nashville's country music spotlight with his project Nicky Diamonds.
Black Veil Brides beguile the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio with a theatrical performance inspired by "Sweeney Todd," while promoting their new EP "Bleeders" and supporting a virtual blood drive in collaboration with the American Red Cross.
Interpol ripped through the Boeing Center at Tech Port this week for their Interpoleros Tour. Supporting acts included Argentinian Post Punk band El Mató A Un Policía Motorizado and Rio Grande Valley shoegaze band Glare.
In their San Antonio debut, Black Country, New Road delivers a symphonic performance, unbridled by Isaac Wood’s departure.
Trinity University's KRTUFest, held in collaboration with Stable Hall at the Pearl, showcased a diverse array of local talent, drawing in a wide audience from Trinity students to families and music enthusiasts.
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Last Friday, it was abruptly announced that Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant would be closing. Since opening its doors in 1982, the family-owned restaurant has been a gathering place for generations of locals, tourists, and Tejano music lovers.
Nearly a decade has passed since Marc Smith captured the soul of San Antonio’s psychedelic music scene with his galvanizing psych-blues sound. Now his musical venture, Mockingbird Express, is finally celebrating its long-overdue self-titled LP.
Moon Tokki, an indie band formed by high school friends, blends awkward-rock and synth melodies, achieving local acclaim and embarking on their first southeastern U.S. tour.
Oscar Moreno attempted to capture unique portraits of every artist. Check out the gallery!
Backed by Black Gold, Brandon Padier’s latest album chronicles the singer-songwriter’s trajectory, finding beauty in life’s broken moments.
Powdered Wig Machine’s It’s What I’ve Always Wanted is the culmination of the San Antonio band’s transformation from an art collective to an eccentric online web series and now, a psychedelic punk musical endeavor.
Johnathan J. Livingston reflects on the experiences that shaped Ston The Band’s latest album, Loper. He explores grief, love and life’s everyday wonder’s with lyrical profundity while intertwining country and post-hardcore genres.
It’s been an eventful past couple of years for San Antonio composer Claire Rousay, who has been traveling the world forefronting a new generation of avant-garde sounds.
Planting their Southside Tex-Mex roots, Baldemar Esquivel and Miguel “Werito” Guzman nurture lush new latin sounds with their band, Los Juanos.
By the end of the month, Lopez (better known by her stage name, Elnuh) won’t be skating in this town much. This October she will embark on a two-week tour across four states, her first since 2020.
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Sunset: The Festival debuted at The Espee with a blend of national and local talent, overcoming first-year challenges like sound issues and limited amenities to deliver standout performances and show promise for the future.
As South by Southwest approaches, several talented San Antonio artists will showcase their unique sounds during the festival’s music portion March 10-15. Here’s a look at the local acts representing the Alamo City:
While smaller in scope than previous years, this edition gave an opportunity to showcase emerging talent as well as celebrate established acts.
The San Antonio Music Showcase returned with its biggest lineup ever, featuring 100 diverse local acts across 17 venues, marking a historic comeback after a five-year hiatus
La Semana Alegre returns to Hemisfair after three decades, showcasing over 20 bands, including local talents like Nicky Diamonds, Honey Bunny and Tex-Mex favorite, Joe “King” Carrasco.
SXSW 2024 launched into its first full day of music on March 12, featuring a diverse lineup of must-see shows across Austin, including unofficial showcases. Explore our collection of captivating live photographs and behind-the-scenes snapshots captured during the event in Austin.
St. Paul Square came alive as Winter Vibes Live 2024 unfolded, boasting a lineup of 33 local acts and emphasizing the city's commitment to celebrating and promoting its thriving music scene.
The annual Luminaria festival celebrated its 15th year, featuring Grammy winner Flaco Jimenez and a 12-foot puppet symbolizing global human rights challenges.
South Texas’s largest contemporary art festival kicked off its 15th installment this weekend to showcase the work of more than 250 artists.
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Entropy pulverizes disillusionment into a few words, immerses them in reverb, and hurls them through a dizzying whirlwind through the stages of grief, where alienation and doubt spiral and collapse into the realization that you are no longer the person you were before the hurt.
Texas Sounds Like celebrates the rhythm, spirit and diversity of the Lone Star State’s musical landscape, fosters connections, and amplifies emerging talent.