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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.

Interview takes place on December 22, 2025 at Wonky Power in Houston, TX. Peeking inside Wonky Power on a beautiful December night, we see Kam Franklin gearing up for one of her last gigs of 2025. We see her, solo onstage, with her guitar and pedals doing final checks. There’s so much hidden work that happens leading up to a show and soundcheck is one of the last steps to complete the puzzle. Kam Franklin at soundcheck for the 21st Annual Trills The Season at Wonky Power. Pho

Interview takes place on December 10, 2025, at Kirby Ice House in Houston, TX It’s a chilly Wednesday night when Jo Jurisprudencia meets me at the lively bar. We sit outside under the string lights, away from all the holiday chatter. She is nervous, yet excited to share everything she has been working on.  Jurisprudencia, a photographer, videographer, and artist, collaborates closely with the Houston music community.  She reflects on how her passion for photography and video

Interview takes place on December 5, 2025 at Doc’s Jazz Club in Houston, TX Houston’s former Tower Theater building in Montrose has not consistently hosted live music performances since New Year’s Eve of 1994, when Texas local Ian Moore closed out the year. Three decades later, live music has finally returned to the historic venue in the form of Doc's Jazz Club! Inspired by traditional American ‘supper clubs’ popular during the 1930s/1940s, Doc’s not only offers fine jazz and