Taking over White Oak Music Hall’s Upstairs venue, Madeline The Person took the stage on November 30th for the first sold-out show of her headlining tour. Hailing from Houston, Texas, this homecoming performance was a testament to her rising status as a promising artist, with the intimate setting amplifying the connection between Madeline and her fans. Kicking off the evening, Houston-native Emma Ogier, a folk and indie-pop singer, warmed up the crowd. Engaging and personable, Emma’s performance resonated with her local roots, drawing in friends and family for a truly loving and comforting exp ..read more

December 3rd, 2023 marked a sad day for Houston, as the popular EaDo venue closed it doors after 17 years of being in operation. Warehouse Live is no more – after its launch in 2006, the venue chapter comes to a close. Warehouse Live has been home to a lot of rising artists who are now well-known staples in the music industry such as Adele, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Chance the Rapper, SZA, John Legend and Deftones. The venue was always a vibe walking through the eclectic Emmanuel street, it definitely gave Houston vibes and was a great setting for rising artists. Warehouse Live will no longer cease to ..read more

Concert goers were treated to a night of electronic artistry at 713 Music Hall on Friday, as RL Grime gave Houston exactly what it had been waiting for. Shortly before taking the stage at around 10:20 pm, the atmosphere immediately shifted in the venue. Dramatic white stage lights coated the stage near the front row, giving way to a curtain of fog torn apart by a dramatic laser light display, signaling RL Grime’s entrance. Wasting no time getting to his set, the energy in the venue erupted alongside the impressive array of stage visuals. The crowd jumped in tandem with the basslines and didn’t ..read more

Pierce the Veil take on 713 Music Hall with the support of opening bands Destroy Boys, Dayseeker and L.S. Dunes on their Jaws Of Life Tour. From San Diego, California, Pierce the Veil have become a rock music staple over the past decade and a half. On February 10, 2023, the band released their fifth studio album The Jaws Of Life. They kicked off their tour of the same name on November 4 and visited Houston on November 12th to play a sold out show. Destroy Boys, the first opener of the night, put on an energetic performance. The Californian punk rock band played their biggest hits including “Cr ..read more

Fresh off the release of their first album of original music in nearly two decades, the world’s longest serving rock band, The Rolling Stones, is setting off on tour in 2024. Over the weekend, hints and teasers began to emerge around the country, with the iconic tongue logo popping up at landmarks including Houston’s own “We Love Houston’ sculptures and even on Aston Martin’s F1 cars at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Stones last venture to the States came in 2021, with a handful of dates at the tail end of the yearslong No Filter Tour, which saw the band’s first shows after the passing of longt ..read more

After picking up music during covid lockdowns, the rapper and singer midwxst has released a torrent of singles, alongside his debut album E3. Rising alongside the post-pandemic era of internet-centric music, the Indiana native has made a name for himself as a genre bender. Currently in the midst of an extensive tour, Off Record caught up with midwxst after a recent show at Houston’s Bayou Music Center.  ORB: So I know this is only your second or third date with Polyphia, but I know you’re in the midst of your own tour. How’s that been going? How’s the tour? How’s road ..read more

In anticipation for her upcoming headlining shows in Houston, Los Angeles and New York, Off Record had the grand opportunity to hang out with Houston artist Madeline the Person. Madeline the Person is a breakout star from Houston. Through her over-the-top visuals, genuine song lyricism and a city charm, Madeline has charged through with songs that connect with fans all over the world. Through songs like “Mean!,” “Watercolor Flowers,” and “Before It Gets Bad,” she provides a relatable perspective and garnered a cult following on TikTok through a multitude of videos. Now, Madeline the Person is ..read more

Flo Milli rocked the house at Warehouse Live with special guest Maiya the Don. It was a cool Saturday night in Houston’s East Downtown districts – a lot of people were walking around the area after the Houston Dynamo v. Real Salt Lake game, but Flo Milli fans were lined up and ready to go. Flo Milli is a rapper from Alabama who became viral with her hit “Beef FloMix” on TikTok. After releasing multiple singles, she released her debut mixtape in 2020 titled Ho, why is You Here? followed by her debut album You Still Here, Ho?. Flo Milli rose to success in the rap community, and eventually releas ..read more

On November 10th, Lil Uzi Vert performed an outrageous show at 713 Music Hall with support from DJ P for Real. From hit songs and mixtapes to collaborations with rappers like Juice WRLD, Playboi Carti, Lil Baby and Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert is a known staple in the Rap community. Most recently, the rapper released his third studio album titled Pink Tape, which differed from his previous works as it included a more “alternative” and “metalcore” sound. The album features appearances from artists like BabyMetal, Bring Me the Horizon, Nicki Minaj, Don Toliver and Travis Scott – each feature has a u ..read more

On November 2nd, just as the city finally began to cool down for autumn, Polyphia brought their Remember That You Will Die Tour to Houston’s Bayou Music Center. With a barrage of lights, strobes, and wailing guitars, the instrumental rock band took the stage for their largest Houston show to date. Hailing from Plano, TX, the progressive outfit consists of guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage, alongside bassist Clay Gober and drummer Clay Aeschliman. Since its inception in 2010, the band has been known for its virtuosic guitar styles, with themes ranging from metalcore to progressive rock ..read more