Kristy Loye
Houston Press
Texas, United States
Contact Kristy
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Kristy:
Houston's Historic Punk-Rock Women Heat Up the Stage Again
David Ensminger's new book, Punk Women Volume 2, will be released at Vinal Edge this Friday. → Read More
Recent Events Spark Possible Sea Change Toward Music Industry's Historically Awful Treatment of Women
Marilyn Manson leads the charge of artists denouncing pervasive rape and harassment culture embedded deep within the music industry. → Read More
Afghan Whigs Heat Up Heights Theater In Long-Overdue Houston Return
One of the best shows I’ve witnessed from bands I’m guilty of thinking are somehow past their glory days from the '90s. → Read More
EndHipEndIt Festival Gives Houston a Stoner-Metal Reckoning
The second year of Houston-produced EndHipEndIt festival delivered ample doom-metal goodness. → Read More
The Black Angels and Car Seat Headrest Play to a Nearly Empty House of Blues
The Austin psychedelic rockers and Seattle DIY favorites put on intense performances for a sparse audience. → Read More
Top-Tier Texas Acts Boost Party on the Plaza's Profile Even Further
The kind of free, top-tier concert series usually experienced by citizens of cities like New York, Nashville and Austin. → Read More
15 Band Names That Should Embarrass Any Metal Musician
Some of these groups give us the feeling they're not even trying. → Read More
The Descendents Deliver H-Town a Harvey Hug
Exactly what Houston needed: a beer-fueled circle pit and a rowdy good time. → Read More
Chris LaForge Memorial Weekend Sprawls Across Three Houston Venues
Chris LaForge Memorial Weekend benefits both locals and family in a touching tribute. → Read More
Get Your Metal on This Summer with These Heavy Releases
There’s lots of good metal albums being released this summer. So many good ones in fact, there’s a few great albums that might get lost in the shuffle. Every sub-genre and style seems to be debuting some new song every day. These records deserve your attention—from national acts like Prophets... → Read More
Houston Metal Promoter Looking for Local Talent
Local Promoter, John Janatch and His Second Chance Productions Is Looking for Local Talent. → Read More
Houston Open Air 2017 Offers Solid Lineup, With One Exception
The second-year hard-rock franchise is not doing itself any favors by booking one of metal's least defensible bands. → Read More
15 Summer Concerts Worth a Road Trip From Houston
It's going to be a long summer, and lots of bands will be skipping Houston on tour — AGAIN. → Read More
Houston Punk Community Mourns 30footFALL Guitarist Chris LaForge
"He's definitely one of the most genuine guys in the Houston music scene,” said one of Chris LaForge's many friends before the 30footFALL guitarist passed away late Monday. → Read More
Friends Pitch In to Help Hates Singer Christian Kidd Battle Cancer
Houston takes care of its own, and one of the music scene's true good guys could use a helping hand. → Read More
Mr. Plow Brings Houston Some Grade-A Sludge-Rock
These men are no hacks looking to one day create a success story where none existed. → Read More
The Pixies Leave White Oak Crowd Shouting For More
The Pixies deliver a powerful performance on the lawn of the White Oak Music Hall to the delight of fans. → Read More
PJ Harvey Brings Spellbinding Talent to Houston... Finally
The UK songstress's first Houston performance in 16 years was musicianship and performance at its finest level. → Read More
Pixies' Bassist Paz Lenchantin Way More Than Just a Replacement
Pixies' bassist Paz Lenchantin explains the fresh ideas and energy she brings to a quintessential alternative group. → Read More
Prog-Rock Metal Masters Mastodon Create Another Masterpiece With Emperor of Sand
The Atlanta metal warriors creatively redeem emotional heaviness through a fascinating collection of thematic musical statements. → Read More