By Davis Mendoza Darusman Honey Made, an Austin-based 9-piece funk-rock ensemble Housician Magazine had a groovy time speaking with vocalist Willie Barnes, drummer & vocalist Chris Barnes, and trombonist Donald McDaniel of Honey Made (Best Live Band by Austin Fit Magazine's Best of 2022 Awards)! Honey Made are coming to Houston this Saturday, June 3rd at the Continental Club - tickets start at $15 and are available for purchase via this link. Spotify: Also available on Apple Podcasts Transcribed Interview: Davis Mendoza Darusman Hello and welcome to the Housician Magazine I ..read more

Written by Davis Mendoza Darusman  All links are to the respective title on Spotify for your listening ease, unless otherwise noted "Just Give Me Some Time (and I'll Be Good on God)" by Chaseon [Apple Music] [TIDAL]     Multi-talented Houston-based rapper and producer, Chaseon, demonstrates his remarkable musical versatility in his latest project, "Just Give Me Some Time (and I'll Be Good on God)," a stunning double album released on March 27th, 2023. Across 17 tracks that span various genres such as hip hop/rap, rock, EDM, and even synth-80's pop ..read more

Written by Davis Mendoza Darusman       Austin City Limits (ACL) is one of the most celebrated annual music festivals in the United States, known for its eclectic mix of genres and artists from all over the world, offering a unique opportunity for music lovers to discover new sounds and connect with diverse communities. This year's festival, taking place in Austin's Zilker Park on October 6th - 8th and 13th - 15th, will feature 125+ performers, which we will break down by genre in this article and highlight some of the must-see performances of the festival. Folk, Country ..read more

 Written by Davis Mendoza Darusman Photo by Peter Hatchell This article about Old Settler's Music Festival 2023 is part of Housician Magazine's new signature article series, Sound Check/Vibe Check, going in-depth about both the music and the experiences surrounding local music happenings. Stay tuned for more editions of Sound Check/Vibe Check! Despite the rain that descended upon the Old Settler's Music Festival, nothing could dampen the spirits of music enthusiasts who flocked to the event for a weekend of soul-stirring performances, engaging workshops, delicious food, vibrant vendo ..read more

By Leslie Campos Photo by Leslie Campos In a small, dark, dingy, and grungy corner off past EaDo lies “The End”. The intimate venue is filled with kind staff and tagged walls. A comforting grungy-ness fills the space and allows the audience to be able to be and do whatever they want. After grabbing a drink from Gabz, the bartender, I explore the venue and enjoy the openness. Then comes onto the stage, Mahoganie (at the time) (now, Midnight Thirty), and the start of their set begins with a small guitar riff. They get on stage and start going off like it's nothing, bringing back roc ..read more

Mixtress enters Houston’s rap scene honoring the recent victims of racial injustice in America In her lyrical response to being Black in America among the recent tragedies regarding victims like George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN and Breonna Taylor in Louisville, KY, Houston-based rapper, instrumentalist and audio engineer Mixtress makes her recording debut with her compelling new single, “Don’t Give Up.” Recently featured in the Late July edition of the “Houston Rap, Hip Hop and R&B” playlist by locally acclaimed curator, Houston Playlists, Mixtress’ single topped the community playlist ..read more

        There's a new playlist curator in town and they're slowly shaking up Houston's music scene! We got a chance to speak with Davis Mendoza Darusman, the founder of Houston's only weekly-curated playlist service dedicated to featuring new music by Houstonian artists & musicians: Houston Playlists.             The playlist curating process is more strenuous than most people imagine - there isn't a magical music database of Houston-based/raised artists, so all talent is personally discovered by Houston Playlists thr ..read more

By: Davis Mendoza Darusman Talia Bryce, Executive Director of Old Settler's Music Festival Housician Magazine had the distinct pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Talia Bryce, Executive Director of Old Settler's Music Festival! Old Settlers Music Festival is Texas’s folk rock, Americana & roots music haven coming to Dale, Texas (less than two hours away from Houston) on April 20th – 23rd (that’s 3 weeks away from today!), with tickets starting at $75 per day. For more information on tickets, music lineup, camping accommodations & more, please visit: OldSettlersMusicFest ..read more

Written by Leslie Campos Mica Tenenbaum of Magdalena Bay, Photo by Torrie Wright Walking into the venue inside the beloved White Oak Music Hall, the crowd is filled with well-dressed youth all waiting patiently for the act of the night, Magdalena Bay. The group is set to play at 9 pm, meanwhile Matthew Lewin is wearing a brightly colored ensemble of purple and green geometric triangles while he’s setting up. The stage is set up with two keyboards set on either side, color changing string lights decorating their stands. Since there’s no gap between the pit and the stage, the audien ..read more

 “Matter Jam” is a remarkable first recorded single released by local indie rock band, Brown Bag Special. While the group was initially formed by four college guys jamming at the University of Houston, it wasn’t until the addition of Georgia Britt and her spellbinding vocals that the band’s full sound was made complete.  “Matter Jam” is the product of Brown Bag Special’s most productive week to date, as it was written right before a gig and is among one of three new songs the band wrote that week. The song recounts a story of unrequited love and the fluttering emotions surrounding ..read more