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Plastic Future’s new EP “Freaks Out,” released on February 27, 2026, encompasses joy, epic guitar shreds, and all of the fun that comes along with being in a band with your friends. The drop was celebrated with an action packed live performance in the Axelrad attic by members Justin Blandford (bass, vocals), Ned Gayle (guitar, vocals), Jack Gordon (drums), and Billy Trim (guitar, vocals).

Blossom Aloe, a Houston-based Indie band, released their third album, The Silver Lining Shines Bright, on Feb. 13, 2026. The 11-track album features groovy guitar, catchy lyrics, and strong vocals. Each song tells a story while staying upbeat, featuring dreamy instrumentals. The band is made up of Mia Jane Coyle (Vocals), Casimiro Vargas (Keyboards and Vocals), Henry Grey Huelskamp (Guitar), Aaron Ruiz (Bass Guitar), and Ryan Faulkenberry (Drums).

Trembler dropped “Total Sorry” on January 29, 2026, and is following up the EP release with a live performance at Starseed Hostel on March 15, 2026. Previous releases from the band include “Trembler” (2019) and “Folding” (2022). “Total Sorry” features five songs and is the band’s first output with their new lineup of Luke Gonzales, CJ Anderson, Ceej Burton, Nate Dietrich, and Martin Long.

Debut albums are always an exciting listen, and Houston’s own Lauryn Harris did just that on Ms. Harris. The Houston-based artist is one I have been following since 2022, and ever since I first saw her perform live, I was blown away by her smooth and warm vocals.

Album Review by Baylee Avery As a Houstonian, I’m always looking for something new and fresh straight out of the local music scene. There's always that one hidden treasure chest that displays the perfect sound in the form of gold when you open it—and in today's case, that’s the Primaries. In July 2025, the band released their EP, “Nothing’s Wrong,” and boy, is it a gem of an album or what? The album starts with “Killjoy,” which opens with the ring of a phone, followed by the