A month-long cross-country celebration of all things metal, the second annual Rage Fest was certainly one for the books. And with a hard-hitting roster featuring Crown the Empire, Attila, Veil of Maya, Gideon, and Hawk, the SoundBite Magazine team was especially excited to attend the concluding date of this year’s talent-packed traveling festival.
Read MoreWhat better way to close out 2017 than with 80’s inspired synth magic, and lasers . . . lots of lasers. Last weekend, both Houston and Austin had an opportunity to experience just that as locals rang in the new year with frigid temperatures – a bittersweet miracle for Texans who rarely experience a “real winter” and groovy music. On the night before New Years Eve, the state of Texas showcased its musical diversity and prowess with Houston-Austin Duo, Night Drive, and Austin residents, Ghostland Observatory, taking the stage at White Oak Music Hall in front of a packed crowd.
Read MoreOn August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall with the Gulf Coast and began to wreak havoc across Texas with its torrential downpours, high winds, and resulting floods. One such city that was inundated by days of relentless rain was Houston. Within 48 hours, homes were under water, streets un-drivable, even un-walkable, and lives changed forever. Though it may appear that the city has already “rebuilt” itself, with downtown commuters back in their normal office routines, restaurants open and serving happy patrons, and some lives tuned back into normalcy, the reality is that many Houstonians are still suffering nearly four months after the horrendous natural disaster and the city has a long way to regaining normalcy for all of its citizens.
Read MoreAfter an extended absence, Washed Out finally rode the “chillwave” back into Houston on August 11th, 2017 and mesmerized a sold out crowd with trippy visuals and distant sounds of albums past and present at White Oak Music Hall.
Read MoreVans Warped Tour celebrated nostalgia with vivid Metalcore, Pop and Punk Rock performances. Impressive music comebacks by groups such as New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, and Yellowcard.
Read MoreDiscover an array of musical styles at Free Press Summer Music Festival. Guests were captivated by extraordinary entertainment by local Houston artists and established Hip Hop Rappers, DJs, and Rock musicians.
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