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Sutherland Springs: Any Small Town in Texas

By Israel Nash | March 12, 2021

By Israel Nash | March 12, 2021

Sutherland Springs: Any Small Town in Texas

A singer-songwriter grapples with gun violence in his home state.

Britt Daniel (Spoon) on Why He’s Backing Beto O’Rourke

By Britt Daniel | November 5, 2018

By Britt Daniel | November 5, 2018

Britt Daniel (Spoon) on Why He’s Backing Beto O’Rourke

"People want to be able to believe in their elected officials. I think a lot of people respond to Beto because they see his heart is in it."

Yammer of Thor: Protect Sanctuary Cities

By Thor Harris | May 26, 2017

By Thor Harris | May 26, 2017

Yammer of Thor: Protect Sanctuary Cities

"America ain’t, nor has it ever been, white," and other reasons to fight.

Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) Talks Travis Scott’s Rodeo

By Rollie Pemberton | September 16, 2015

By Rollie Pemberton | September 16, 2015

Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) Talks Travis Scott’s Rodeo

Travis Scott says he’s “everything except a rapper” on his debut studio album. Is he right?

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks Ray Wylie Hubbard’s The Ruffian’s Misfortune

By Peter Holsapple | April 9, 2015

By Peter Holsapple | April 9, 2015

Peter Holsapple (the dB’s, Holsapple & Stamey, Continental Drifters) Talks Ray Wylie Hubbard’s The Ruffian’s Misfortune

Ray Wylie Hubbard might not be a household name, but the long-running singer-songwriter does Texas proud with his latest.

Terence Nance (An Oversimplification of Her Beauty) Talks Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel

By Terence Nance | January 12, 2015

By Terence Nance | January 12, 2015

Terence Nance (An Oversimplification of Her Beauty) Talks Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel

A letter from one filmmaker to another, suggesting an ongoing tutelage and mentorship that would take the form of a letter-writing exchange.