Houston Sounds

(Mike and Chris Fiscella) Hotel Ugly. Courtesy @alexseyreyes. NHMO: Hello guys, great to talk with you today. Well, first things first, “Who is Hotel Ugly”, in your own words? Hotel Ugly: I’d say Hotel Ugly is the culmination of a musical passion product created by the two of us. From music to creating any and everything for the band, it’s a piece of us and we try to make it […]

“Drain is not responsible for anything you do in the next 30 minutes,” the backdrop reads. A lighthearted quip meant to encourage moshing, but perhaps also a warning to those who are unfamiliar with the energy at a Drain show, which is palpable. Men, women, and children crowdsurf their way over the barricade. An inflatable lounge float emerges from the pit, carrying its rider up to the stage. Palm trees […]

The Toyota Center felt like stepping into a different world on Wednesday, March 11th, as Conan Gray brought his Wishbone World Tour to Houston. Fans showed up in pajamas and sailor costumes, a clear sign of how connected they feel to the Texas-born singer-songwriter. The night unfolded in four parts, each one exploring heartbreak, longing, and growth through Gray’s mix of personal storytelling and theatrical performance. Opening act Esha Tewari […]

Cult-followed artist LIGHTS brought the Come Get Your Girl Tour to Houston’s White Oak Music Hall on February 28th, delivering a high-energy performance alongside brooding and cutting opener, Softcult. On the night of February 28th, 2026, Houston’s White Oak Music Hall was brimming with excitement as fans of Canadian indie-pop act LIGHTS awaited her arrival. To start the night, fellow Canadian shoegaze band Softcult shook the crowd with their heavy […]

Banda MS performed a sold-out show at Houston’s Smart Financial Center – people danced to their fave regional Mexican tracks by the Sinaloa band. Around since 2004, Banda MS are a regional mexican music staple who have achieved legend status in the scene. With over 20 albums in their discography, it was no surprise they sold out their Houston show way ahead of time. The room was full of sombreros […]

Mexican Trio Camila takes over Houston’s Smart Financial Center for a night full of nostalgia amongst all the Houston latinos. Camila is a legendary band well known for their ballad pop style and Latin pop rock sound, as well as their touching lyrics. The group is made up of founder Mario Domm, guitarist Pablo Hurtado, and vocalist Samuel Parra. They have been active since 2005 and are now back on […]

On Wednesday night, February 25th, Del Water Gap brought the Chasing the Chimera tour to White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas, and from the first note, it was clear the sold-out room was ready to feel everything. Frontman S. Holden Jaffe (known by fans as Holden) has a way of turning a venue into something much smaller, much softer… that intimacy defined the entire night. Del Water Gap opened […]

While on the Essex Honey world tour, Blood Orange is stopping at Houston’s Bayou Music Center on March 6th, 2026. For years, Dev Hynes, most commonly known as Blood Orange, has been taking over the music scene with his blend of synth, R&B and funk. Whether it’s from producing for A$AP Rocky, Solange, or Sky Ferreira, to making his own hits such as “Jesus Freak Lighter” or “Champagne Coast,” the […]

Los Angeles heavy gaze band, Blackwater Holylight, makes a stop at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall as they tour for their new album, Not Here Not Gone, with support from Glassing and Lavi Bly. It’s Wednesday night as fans line up outside in anticipation for the Houston stop of Blackwater Holylight’s tour. As the doors open and audience members head upstairs there’s a noticeable buzz, everyone excited to hear the […]