Having performed with the likes of Cake, the Avett Brothers, The Violent Femmes, Lucero, Drive-By Truckers and The Low Anthem, singer/songwriter Langhorne Slim kicks off 2012 with the continuation of his long touring schedule in support of 2009’s Be Set Free. Blending folk rock with alt-country, Slim’s music displays both brokenhearted lyricism and an overall feel of everything’s-gonna-be-all-right. True musicians and lyricists will appreciate Slim’s originality, while those who prefer their music a little more catchy and poppy will enjoy his singalong-style choruses.

Matt is a regular contributor to the Houston Press’ music section. He graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in print journalism and global business. Matt first began writing for the...