In this world, there are two kinds of people: those who listen to a whole album start to finish–and those who are about to become converts. From its opening title track, the album takes us on a sonic ...

When he was in the first grade, Justin Furstenfeld’s teacher asked her students to write a poem about something they loved. “I came back the next day with a song written about a kite stuck in a tree,” ...

After achieving his dream of becoming a successful full-time musician, Blue October vocalist-guitarist Justin Furstenfeld almost lost it all. After forming in the mid-'90s, Blue October became an ...

Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave. Cost: $28. Tickets available through www.ticketweb.com. Alt-rock quintet Blue October is no stranger to using crowdsourcing campaigns to both connect with ...

Blue October has been playing and recording for almost 20 years, and frontman Justin Furstenfeld has been writing songs for just as long. The band just released their seventh album, ‘Sway,’ and ...

HPD officers investigate the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash near the Gulf Freeway and Dixie Farm Road. Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + $20 Digital Costco Shop Card It’s still only $65 to get ...

“These songs should make you want to fall in love with somebody, or miss somebody, or want to do something outrageous with your life,” said Justin Furstenfeld, vocalist and lyricist for the alt-rock ...

Blue October frontman Justin Furstenfeld is on tour promoting his book of lyrics and writings called "Crazy Making." The book explains what's behind many of Blue October's songs. He also has a Q&A ...

Furstenfeld kicks off a solo, outdoor, socially-distanced, CDC compliant solo tour of Texas with two shows this weekend at White Oak Music Hall. Justin Furstenfeld grew up in Houston and, for more ...

Blue October’s upcoming string of Texas dates takes them back to where it all began for a victory lap through their old stomping grounds. They’ll play through all the classics to a sold-out House of ...

“That’s what I’m all about–on my bio, everywhere–it says ‘recovery advocate’,” Blue October frontman Justin Furstenfeld tells me, adding, “It’s my responsibility to share my experience of strength and ...