Chester Soria

We first wrote about Glass Candy last November. If you went to the show, you probably burned a hole in the sole of your shoes when what should have been a show turned into a synth-fueled dance party. Currently featuring both John Alexander: A Retrospective and Learning by Doing: 25... continue reading on Houstonist

We missed our chance to properly warn you of Cryptacize's previous show in Houston earlier this year, but we won't do it again. The Oakland-based band plays The Backroom on Thursday, June 19. MP3: "Cosmic Sing Along" from Dig That Treasure (Purchase from Asthmatic Kitty) MP3: "No Coins" from Dig... continue reading on Houstonist

Monday's edition of the Houston Chronicle reported that the Houston Police Department has been moderately successful in their latest venture to stop crime by curbing…shopping cart theft. Apparently, Grand Theft Shopping Cart is much more of a social problem than we gave could have conceived. According to HPD’s South... continue reading on Houstonist

Don't miss MGMT as the band continues to obliterate auditory systems this Thursday night on Conan. The legendary Joe Jackson takes over your television set when he plays Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night. Remember Robyn? Well, she's trying to make a comeback in the States. If you're up early... continue reading on Houstonist

Fun and pretty music is for Friday night. However, Saturday night is for outragously loud, all-out intense rock, which is why you should go catch The Jonx, Golden Axe and Awake play at The Backroom on Saturday, May 10. For almost six years, the Jonx has given Houston its fair... continue reading on Houstonist