Underground music

The Decline and Fall of Hot Topic

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The franchise started off as a one-stop shop for customers with an underground taste, but now it’s a stagnant mainstream cash grab.…

April 29, 2022

An article about gatekeeping that references Brockhampton.

Thanks to TikTok, There’s No Such Thing as Gatekeeping

Natalie Gabor, Indiana University-Bloomington

The addicting app has boosted the popularity of previously unpopularized movies, music and books, but is it for the better?…

August 6, 2021

vaporwave style photo of a car behind balcony bars

Vaporwave Might Be Dead, but Its Ghost Continues To Haunt Pop Music

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Whether you think the genre is long gone or still thriving, it continues to influence artists like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Tyler, the Creator.…

March 20, 2020

5 Underground Houston Artists That Are Redefining Their Music Scene

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Space city is much more than 'Astroworld'; these rappers personify the city’s culture with their unique beats and styles.…

December 6, 2019