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Every few decades, the styles and designs of the 1970s reemerge in contemporary pop culture trends, and the 2020s are decidedly one of those times. There are clear ‘60s and ‘70s influences in much of today’s contemporary music as well, with nostalgia for everything...

If you’re a country music lover who prefers pure, pared-down sounds to crossover acts or contemporary music tropes (like tricked-out trucks and plastic drinkware), you may well be a fan of John Conlee—and not even know it. Here’s what you need to know about this...

7 Things To Do in Houston, Texas Whether you’re visiting Houston, Texas from another city or state, or you’re a resident looking for some solid weekend or vacation activities, you’ll never be bored in the Bayou City. Here are just a few of the many options you can...

If you love country music in the Lone Star tradition and haven’t yet listened to a William Clark Green album, it’s time to treat yourself to some real music discovery. Here’s what you need to know about this alternately soul-searching and good-times Texas country...

Whether you grew up in the 1980s or long afterward, odds are that you can name several songs by pop legend George Michael. Here’s what you should know about the singer, his band Wham!, and new ways to enjoy his music today. George Michael and Wham! History The George...

As the largest city in the second-largest state in the US, Houston is a great place to live for work, play, and everything in between. But if you, your partner, or your family are ready for a break from the big-city crowds and traffic, you may be looking for easy day...

Each year, as January draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your Valentine’s Day plans. Although it’s traditional to celebrate the holiday with a romantic partner, plenty of people spend it with friends or family instead, and you can enjoy it in a...

Each winter, we grumble about the stress and mania that come with preparing for the holiday season. Yet it can also be one the biggest highlights of the year, and once the festivities are over, it’s perfectly normal to get a case of the post-holiday blues. Here are...

If you’ve ever longed for the golden age of California surfer culture, or are missing the feel-good songs of the 1960s and ‘70s, you’ll do well to reach for a Beach Boys album to play. Countless famous artists and bands have been inspired by the West Coast band, and...

November is National Model Railroad Month, and if you’re a model train enthusiast, it may just be the most wonderful time of the year. Miniature trains were first made by German craftsmen in the 1830s. Although toy trains became affordable to middle-class American...