January 26, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Locals Chris Holt, Eric Neal, Tom Bridwell, and Steven Luthye have played in so many different bands over the years, that it is hard to keep track for biography purposes. The Slack, which finds them mining rock history to create their own “collection of melody and noise”, might be the best band yet for each… Read more »
January 22, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Wood Brothers features siblings Chris Wood (a founding member of Medeski, Martin, and Wood) and his brother Oliver. Their stripped-down string band sound has produced three records. The first, Ways Not To Lose, was produced by John Medeski. They are touring in support of their most recent release, Up Above Your Head. Video: The… Read more »
January 20, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Dallas-based singer/songwriter Vanessa Peters has found much international acclaim as her local appeal builds. Touring Europe on the strength of her most recent record Sweetheart, Keep Your Chin Up, her jangly, country-tinged version of folk rock found favor with listeners across the pond, and is gaining steam here in the states as well. Video: Vanessa… Read more »
January 12, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Austin-based singer/songwriter Amy Cook stopped by the studio to play a few songs from her upcoming record Let the Light In, which was produced by Alejandro Escovedo and features guest appearances from Patty Griffin and Ben Kweller. Since migrating east from Los Angeles’ Hotel Cafe scene, Cook has received critical acclaim for her 2007 release… Read more »
January 12, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Local instrumental rockers Shibboleth stopped by the KXT studios on Friday, January 8th, to show off their unique style with afternoon host Joe Kozera. With a sound that recalls retro spaghetti westerns, as well as Duane Eddy and Herb Alpert, Shibboleth have forged a sound that is all their own, showcased on their latest record… Read more »
December 18, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Singer/songwriter Max Stalling joined Gini Mascorro in studio on Friday, December 18 during the Texas Mix. Originally from Carrizo Springs, Texas, Max Stalling received a food science degree from Texas A&M before venturing into music. On his latest release, Topaz City, Stalling brings together a show that blends an old-style country sensibility of danceable ballads… Read more »
December 17, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Former Slobberbone frontman Brent Best joins afternoon host Joe Kozera on Thursday, December 17th. Slobberbone, who broke up in 2005, was probably best known for their landmark 2000 album Everything You Thought Was Right Was Wrong Today. Shortly after breaking that band up, Best formed the Drams, who released their debut record Jubilee Dive in… Read more »
December 17, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Arlington native Maren Morris has been making music for 4 years already — almost a quarter of her life. The 19-year-old singer/songwriter just released her second record All That It Takes, which has garnered comparisons to Emmylou Harris and Bonnie Raitt. Maren also attended the first ever Grammy Camp, presented by the Recording Academy, as… Read more »
December 16, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Local rockers Fate Lions stopped by the KXT studio for a live performance on Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Though they produce a throwback sound akin to ’80s pop icons like R.E.M. and Elvis Costello, Fate Lions push the genre forward on their debut record Good Enough For You. This band, which the Fort Worth Weekly… Read more »
December 8, 2009 by Jeff Giddens
Trying to describe Brave Combo’s music requires a pretty extensive vocabulary at least when it comes to musical styles. For the past three decades the Denton, Texas based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more — offering what one… Read more »
