Mitchell Ferguson is having a moment right now. With his unique style, songwriting and swagger he brings center stage, it’s hard to ignore what he’s
Gannon Fremin & CCREV have done something different here. In their newest single, Hello, Hate To See You, which dropped on May 9th, the group has
We have pointed out before throughout our articles that the Texas scene has been leaning in on the rock and grunge sound. While that is
Watching Dexter and The Moonrocks evolve and grow in popularity has been one of the most fun parts of covering Texas music. They have been
Brayden Stewart released his new album and talk about a statement piece. On April 25th, the Texas prodigy dropped Better Part of Me. Listeners of Stewart
Whiskey Myers, a band that quite literally never misses, is all the way back with their new single, Time Bomb. The grit, raw energy and 100
Hey, wake up! New Vandoliers just dropped. The country-punk fusion group out of Texas just released their newest single, Life Behind Bars, on April 18th. You’ll
Turnpike Troubadours have been back at it for a while now. After their hiatus years ago, they returned seemingly out of nowhere, triggering raving fanfare
Mitchell Ferguson is on a roll, plain and simple. He’s been releasing bangers for a while now, and with the viral success of his last
We’ve said it once; we’ll say it again – Dexter and The Moonrocks are in a league of their own right now. The sound at
On March 21st, we were blessed with a killer two hour long live record from Kenny Feidler. The album is called Live at Buck’s, and it
It’s always great when we get some new music from our boy, Austin Upchurch. Upchurch is one of those artists who was ahead of the
When you talk about rising talent that is pure and undeniable, Brayden Stewart is your guy. Stewart is ahead of the game in every category
If you look at the years pre-2020, Texas musician Austin Meade sounds quite different than his style these days. Of course, that isn’t a bad
There isn’t a band in this scene that has had a more impressive blow up than Dexter and The Moonrocks. The last couple years have
Yes, Tik Tok is a large part of the music industry (well, at least for now… potential ban incoming), and when it comes to platforms
Gio is back and better than ever. Giovannie and the Hired Guns dropped their newest single, Quitter, on January 14th. We get their unique sound that
Sure, we all know Koe Wetzel, but a lot of people tend to brush over the pure talent of his band. Mason Morris, bassist and
Mitchell Ferguson had quite the year in 2023, releasing some of my personal favorite songs in that span of time – tunes including Hurt So Bad, Nowadays, Over
There is a fantastic group of female artists that have been killing it out west, with Graycie York being one of the singer-songwriters leading the
It’s safe to say that Giovannie and the Hired Guns are all the way back. After a period of time with little activity from the group so
Austin Meade is leaps and bounds ahead of his peers when it comes to experimentation and trying new things with his sound. Where a lot
Dexter and The Moonrocks have carved out their own niche in their own unique style. The loyal fanbase the support of other artists and clear
Just like how country music is the “cool” genre again, we’re seeing the same thing happen with these rock-centric up and coming acts. There is
Troubadour Blue frontman and songwriter Daniel Ethridge is a songwriter’s songwriter. In a town where what’s popular changes with every trend and viral moment, his
Treaty Oak Revival is a band that has launched like a literal rocket ship. In an era where Texas music has leaned into the rock
Texas rocker Austin Meade has made his statement clear when it comes to exploring different music styles, genres and sounds. With each record he has
Charlie Hickman is back with his new song, Falling Apart, which dropped on August 30th. The strong melody stands out here, which is one that truly
We all love an artist who isn’t afraid to put out music that is truly their style without bending to the pressure of keeping it
It’s always a good day when Graycie York releases new music, especially when it’s a single like this. On September 4th, York dropped her newest
On Episode 180, Nicky T and Kurt are joined by The Wilder Blue! The Wilder Blue discusses their experience on the stadium tour with Luke
Austin Meade is back in the lab, and this time he brought some friends. Meade is one of the most unique and consistently fresh artists
After a long wait, Koe Wetzel has finally released his newest album, 9 Lives. On July 19th, all the Koe fans around the country were treated
Cole Barnhill is a name you need to familiarize yourself with. You get a lot of country artists in the Texas and Oklahoma scene currently
Dexter and The Moonrocks are experiencing quite a pop recently, as they should. With so many things going right for them, which includes a diehard
Canaan Bryce just released his newest single, Completely Incomplete, on July 5th. It has been super interesting to watch Bryce grow in all musical areas, especially
Texas artist Austin Upchurch has been on quite the streak of banger releases. These range anywhere from Automatic to Perspective, and now this new single dropped on
Matt Hillyer fronted the band Eleven Hundred Springs for over twenty years, traveling the world and releasing dozens of albums. He has been solo for
Mitchell Ferguson is once again back with another single, and this time he’s bringing more than the average sauce. Back on his 2023 EP, WHOLE LOTTA
It’s been a couple months since Holly Beth’s debut album, twentyfive, came out. Since its release, there has been a lot of positive feedback and the
Koe Wetzel keeps churning out heaters. On May 17th, he dropped his new single, and third from the new record, Sweet Dreams. The best thing about
On this last episode of the Rowdy Alternative podcast, we have Giovannie Yanez of Giovannie and the Hired Guns. We kick it off by talking
Dallas artist, Mitchell Ferguson, has been on a tear for the last year and a half, and it’s good to know that he’s showing no
The sad astronautical cowboys themselves are back with another banger. Dexter and The Moonrocks have been absolutely killing it lately. While they’ve been touring like
Mental health is an important topic, especially in today’s world. Red Dirt artist, Trenton Fletcher, released his newest single, Check On Your Friends, on May 1st.
Austin Meade is back once again with a brand-new banger. Since his last record, Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind, dropped in 2022, he has been
Koe Wetzel and the boys are going to be on a tear here coming up, I just know it. After a run of more rock
On this week’s Rowdy Alternative we chat with former Cage the Elephant guitarist and producer, Lincoln Parish. We talk about the start of his musical journey as a touring musician and producer, latest project with Nashville based band, Truckstop Famous, making music with friends can be a fun and fulfilling experience, free from ego and pretentiousness and much more. Be sure to follow along on all the socials!
Texas artist Jacob Stelly is back with some new music. Since his 2022 album, Moondog, he has released a few singles including last year’s Letting Go
Today we chat with Texas artist, Austin Meade. We discuss his progression over each album, his thoughts on the music industry and the electricity of
Back in May of 2023, Austin Meade dropped one of his biggest and most poppin’ songs at the moment called BLACKOUT, which proved that he is
On today’s episode of Rowdy Alternative, we talk to freelance drummer, Jason Sutter! Jason has played with a variety of legendary acts like Marilyn Manson,
For Episode 14 of Behind The Music Biz, we are in the brand new Raised Rowdy studio! Joined by Beau Griego, tour manager for Corey
Dexter and The Moonrocks, a motley crew of musicians who have seemingly blasted off the past year and into the next, just dropped another heater.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Holly Beth is an absolute weapon who is about to gain some major traction. Beth rebranded at the beginning of
Austin Upchurch fits right into that group of Texas artists that deserve a lot more listens than what they currently get. He is one of
Hailing from San Antonio, Reed Brothers are an underrated country group, plain and simple. They’ve put out some solid releases over the past couple years
Holly Beth is back and better than ever with her brand-new single, trevi. I wouldn’t call it a rebrand, but she’s definitely starting on a new
Corina Grove is one of those talents who, if you start keeping tabs now, you will watch blossom in front of your eyes and take
Palmer Anthony, longtime Raised Rowdy family member, has dropped yet another single. Anthony’s newest single, Late was put out on December 1st, and it is certainly another
The sad cosmic cowboys themselves have dropped another heater. Dexter and The Moonrocks released their newest single, Autopilot, on November 10th. This has been their
Well, it finally happened, boys and girls! Anyone who is familiar with the Texas music scene, specifically when it comes to live shows, knows about
In the past week, the world of country music has been buzzing with excitement and curiosity. Sure it was CMA week, but the rumor mill
Matt Williams, an artist tearing it up through Oklahoma – specifically the Stillwater music scene – has dropped his latest banger. He has been straying
Huser Brother Band has been making quite a name for themselves in the past year or so. Brothers Josh and Zach, along with their band,
The Texas cowboy strikes us again releasing his latest album, Leather. This album consists of 12 tracks, each with its own unique identity rather than
Get ready for a fantastic episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast! We’re thrilled to have the Huser Brothers, Zach and Josh Huser, a dynamic group
Welcome to the latest episode of the Rowdy Alternative Podcast! Join us for an engaging conversation with Texas-based alternative artist Mitchell Ferguson. We dive into
There are many artists and groups out of the Texas scene that have made the jump to a more “rock ‘n’ roll centric” sound over
Mitchell Ferguson, the rock ‘n’ roll love child of Chris Cornell and Chris Stapleton with a hint of hip hop, has been on our radar
Southall is a band that has been really gaining traction the past couple years. The group is packed with talent and it really shines through
Discussing Truex’s Slump, Bubba Wallace, Larson’s Speed, Playoff Points, Bets, and Hack of the Week, plus a preview of the Dega weekend with the Raised Rowdy Boys!
Wight Lighters, a trio out of OKC consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Dwight Hamlin, bassist Derek Carothers and drummer Tom Young, released a brand-new
Texas rocker, Austin Meade, just dropped a music video for his most recent single, “BLACKOUT,” which was originally released this May. I’m going to take
Let me be 100% honest with you… I moved to Nashville roughly a year ago to pursue/learn all I can about the music industry and
I’ve said it once and I’ll keep saying it until I no longer believe it – Mitchell Ferguson has one of the most unique styles
Kody West is quickly gaining traction, especially in the last year or so. He has released an album called Circles with some killer tunes on
Godley, Texas’s own Austin Upchurch has dropped some true heat once again. On June 16th, Upchurch released his newest single, “Automatic.” Before that, he put
Ella Langley and Koe Wetzel dropped some heat on April 21st – the new single “That’s Why We Fight.” Langley is killing it right now
Fort Worth’s own Palmer Anthony released his newest song, “Ain’t You Sweet,” on the 14th of April. This one is hot off his last single
Perhaps one of the most unique and underrated artists in Texas right now, Mitchell Ferguson, released a new single that only he could perfect. “Hurt
Southern Oklahoma’s own Brady Wilcox is releasing his newest single, “Curves,” tomorrow. With every release, he has put out more quality music that fits right
The majority of musicians you’ll come across, especially in Texas, are great people. That’s just a fact – the Texas way. Whether it’s making a
Pop-punk band Bowling For Soup has dropped a cover of Miley Cyrus’s new big single, “Flowers.” The BFS rendition has been out for a couple
Photo by Brian Andrews Canaan Bryce, the rocker straight out of Waxahachie, Texas, blessed our ears with a new single called “Maybe.” His last release,
That supergroup out west, The Panhandlers, are on one again! For those who are not aware, the members include Josh Abbott of the Josh Abbott
Cover Photo by Chris Kleinmeier I don’t know about y’all, but I am a sucker for side projects. When an artist in a prominent band
Cover Photo by Chase Ryan. Charlie Hickman Band, a group that is grinding on the Red Dirt scene and rising over the past couple years,
Cover Photo from Slade Coulter on Instagram Up-and-coming Texas artist Slade Coulter has finally released his debut album, Best of Me. The past singles he
Photographer Steven Contreras, better known as Scoob, sits down to discuss shooting for Read Southall, when he first picked up a camera, his experience at
On this episode, we sit down with Austin Upchurch to talk about everything under the sun including his start as an artist, Thomas Rhett, punk
Cover Photo by Andrew Quinn Productions. Jacob Stelly has been rising up the ladder and making waves lately in the Texas scene. He is another
Whelp, Koe fans, the day has come. After much teasing the previous few weeks and some banger singles, Wetzel’s new album has finally dropped on September 16th.
Cover Photo: Greg Giannukos As a singer, songwriter, photographer, director, part time Honky Tonk/Disco DJ, and (as his Instagram bio proclaims) Austin, Texas’s No. 1
Album Cover Photo: Emma Kate Golden If you’re somewhere between Texas and Tennessee you probably know about country music newcomer Grant Gilbert and if you’re
We’ve all been in a relationship or two where we let the person slip away without trying to stop them. It seemed so easy back
Massachusetts native Michael Pace likes to think of himself as a bit of a walking contradiction. You don’t often hear of hockey playing, rock and roll
After having a kick-ass 2020, Tyler Booth, a 2021 artist to watch, is firing off the year STRONG. He has hit us with not one,
Heather Shadrick Raised Rowdy Contributor 23-year-old West TX native Kat Hasty is on the rise, having made her debut with her two-part EP
Sara Custance – Raised Rowdy Contributor With every song and album released, Kolby Cooper’s Texas roots spread a little further north, south, east, and west.
Sara Custance – Raised Rowdy Contributor Just a few months after releasing his first full length album, breakout Texas artist Kolby Cooper has debuted the
Jon Galiotto Raised Rowdy Contributor Shane Smith & the Saints started out ten years ago in Austin, TX and have since grown into performing hundreds of
Katelyn Law – Raised Rowdy Contributor Recently signing with Universal Nashville, Parker McCollum is taking his Texas roots and bursting onto the country music scene.
By Chris Yow When Asher Cataldo came to Nashville, he had every intention of making modern country music, but after finding his group of peers
Jed Crisp– Founder of Texas Local Live Down in the Deep East Texas holler lives the self proclaimed “largest dance-floor” in the state of Texas,
Nicky T and Claiborne Myers of Texas Local Live discuss who the saw break through from Nashville and the Texas scene in 2018.
Nashville Showcase at The Basement on August 6th (Press Release) Nashville, TN (July 30, 2018)-Country music artist Cody Wayne took home two new
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