With the lofty mandate to curate the culture of Texas music, Notably Texan host Matt Meinke scours the state's singers and songwriters, stars or not, and hand-selects the purest cuts of well-marbled entertainment for your daily listening pleasure. The tempo, the style, the instrumentation, the genre - it doesn't matter. The rules are simple - the songs need to have a Texas connection. Rock, rap, country, reggae, electronica, dub step, house, R&B - If the music helps to build an audio tapestry worthy of the Lone Star State, it's got a shot on Notably Texan.
Want to send in your best to see if it'll pass the test? Mail your music to PO Box 4504, Commerce, TX 75428. You can also email links to SoundCloud or other hosted downloads that you have created directly to Matt himself. Airplay not guaranteed, and all media submitted become the property of 88.9 KETR (which just means you can't get your CD or your thumb drive back, so don't send us your music on anything you can't live without.)
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Compelling songwriting, vocals with the the right amount of grit, and a terrific backing band all culminate to make an outstanding release. -
Euphoriphobia highlights the 37-year old's ability to portray characters navigating dark times, and acts as a therapeutic aid for a man who has dealt with his own share of tribulations. -
Though he left the hot Texas weather behind for cooler conditions in New England, Livingston native Billy Eli still proudly wears his cowboy boots and retains his Southern charm and accent. -
The latest release by Sarah Pierce is inspired by her love for the American Southwest, including songs inspired by the people, the nature, and the history. -
Notably Texan had the chance to speak with Robert Earl Keen from his Kerrville hideaway. -
Texas honky-tonk troubadour and road warrior Dallas Moore speaks with Notably Texan about his his 18th studio release. -
Notably Texan had the opportunity to get acquainted with front man Will Carter during a check in from his home near Houston. -
Her latest release Plastic Flowers showcases Wagner's brand of folk rock/Americana built on heartfelt songwriting, introspection and perseverance. -
From his rockabilly roots, to decades as the front man for Eleven Hundred Springs, and now a solid performance as a solo act, Matt Hillyer is in his element and shining bright like the Dallas skyline. -
Hillary Tipps and Steve Obermiller co-wrote the majority of songs on the new record, and their chemistry shines through both on their recordings and during a recent interview on Notably Texan.
