North Texas Radio: 15 New Tracks Debut on KXT Homegrown

Coral Johnston released her debut album, Familiar, on November 6. The 11-track record marks the first full-length release for the Florida-raised, Denton-based artist. The album features the indie folk single "If It Wanted," which received its radio debut on the KXT Homegrown Music Show. Johnston praised the musicians who contributed to the project. "The musicians on this track completely blew my mind with their playing and ideas and completely shifted the overall vision I had for the song in the best way," Johnston told Jambaloo. She noted the value of collaborating with friends on the record.

The weekly radio program, curated by Waffles, aired 15 new tracks from North Texas musicians. The show broadcasts from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays. It features a mix of genres including hip hop, Latin, rock, blues, jazz, folk, pop, punk, and R&B. The November 5 broadcast included debuts from a wide range of local artists. Jeff Whittington from Dallas premiered "Maverick" on Idol Records. His album, Open Skies, is scheduled for release on New Year's Day in 2027.

Fort Worth artist Jesse Spradlin had her single "Caroline" played on the show. She is set to perform live at Low Doubt Bar on Friday, November 13. The show is part of the Fort Worth Songwriter Festival. Kylie Hernandez will also perform at the venue. The set is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Entry to Low Doubt and the Tulips FTW patio is free during the festival. Other acts on the free stage that day include Weston J, Stephen Troum, Hannah Owens, Neil Trammell, Mattie Rose, and Neal Louis.

McKenzie Brown, an Oak Cliff artist, had her song "Keepin' On" air on the program. She will perform at Troy's Arlington on Friday, November 13. Dallas duo Murillo & Norwood made their debut with the track "The Breakdown." The song comes from their debut EP, Monday Songs. The group consists of Gui Murillo and Chris Norwood.

Garciaparra released the pop R&B single "Better Dreams" on Alma Ro. Records. The track received its radio debut on KXT. La Bell, a midday host for the station, had her single "Where You Are" played on the show. She will perform at the Kettle Art Gallery on Saturday, November 7. Her set is at 3 p.m. The performance takes place inside the current exhibition, "Where Beauty Survives," which features works by Mahsa Moein and Jamie Walters.

Diez de la Cruz y de la Rosa, a Princeton-based Mexican alternative artist, debuted his single "Sigues Aquí" on the show. The title translates to "You're Still Here." It is the first single from his upcoming solo album, SOL. The record, which blends rock and funk elements, is scheduled for release on February 3 of next year. The East Dallas trio The Zapf! had their indie rock single "Connection" receive its radio debut.

J. Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed, a Dallas organ-driven roots-rock Americana group, had "A Thing For You" played on the show. The band will perform a live show on November 6 at The Pony in Denton. They will share the stage with the Austin soul rock band Greyhounds. The Larry Birds, a Fort Worth band, debuted their single "White Noise" on the radio. The song was recorded at Electric Barryland in Fort Worth by Jordan Richardson. The band members describe themselves as "shy kids" and "degenerate slackers."

Cameron Smith, a Fort Worth folk singer, had his autobiographical song "Learning How To Use My Voice" receive its radio debut. The track is from his new album, In Lieu of Flowers: Live at Cabin Records. The album was recorded in Bluff Dale, Texas, with D. Neil Ferguson. It captures a stripped-down performance style that mirrors Smith's live solo shows. Smith stated, "There are songs for laughing and songs for crying." He will perform at the Fort Worth Songwriter Festival on Friday, November 13. His set is on the main stage at Tulips at 5:55 p.m., alongside Gloria Anderson and Pug Johnson.