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Britney and Backstreet are back alright, but we’ve got our eye on a few other notable releases this week. However, if you’re still looking for some last minute Halloween costume ideas… We’re really excited about the lovely Nicole Atkins’ latest album, Neptune City. The fact that Atkins’ dramatic low-register voice vaguely reminds us of early Stevie Nicks is merely an added bonus. -Watch the video for the album’s title track on Youtube -Stream the... more ›

University of Houston quarterback Kevin Kolb was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round, 36th overall, in the NFL draft on Saturday. Kolb, one the nation's best quarterbacks last year, was in Poth, Texas at a family ranch and was stunned to receive the early call. "It was a shock. Obviously, as an athlete you feel you are as capable as anyone else on the board, but in the draft it has... more ›

Some bars in Houston have gathered regular patrons by having cover bands playing for years now. While that trend is still present at bars like Sherlock’s and Baker St. Pub, we’ve noticed over the past few months the insurgence of “tribute bands,” cover bands that focus on one artist. A couple of months ago, we were treated to a U2 cover band called Vertigo at Sam’s Concert Pub on Richmond. Actually, we were impressed by... more ›

The rumor is now official: Houston's own Destiny's Child is reuniting for a performance of the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star game at the Toyota Center on Feb. 19. That brings up the question: How long do you have to be disbanded before you can really call it a reunion? (They said farewell just last year.) The group also claims that it will be their last performance together,ever. They're young, Houstonist thinks they need to talk to The Eagles and Cher before making that statement. more ›