Peyton Credit: Stones Throw Records

Peyton, Hasaan Olu 

Thursday 15, Sahara Lounge

Houston connects with Austin for a show celebrating the birthdays of Pushermania founder Matt Sonzala and Ichikara Valdez, who performs as the vocalist for H-Town experimental trio Hasaan Olu. Stones Throw Records signee Peyton headlines after Sonzala DJs between sets.

Big Mic & Nnédịmmáyá 

Friday 16, Flamingo Cantina

Nnédịmmáyá linked with College of Hip-Hop Knowledge co-founder/rapper “Big Mic” Pereida for their new single, “Villain.” The Jsun the Prophesor-produced track features spacey synths as Nnedi calls out global atrocities that occur because “power wants more power.” After singing throughout the track, she concludes with a sternly delivered call for action: “It’s time for eyes on Congo, eyes on Sudan… eyes on Palestine… we fight until we are all free. We fight until there is freedom for all.” This show acts as a single release party for “Villain,” with support from Meddah and StormShadow.

The 4411 

Saturday 17, 3ten ACL Live

Indie-folk band the 4411 (“As You Please”) returns home for a headline show after touring through Florida earlier this month. The group’s most recent single, “Her,” was released back in November. Openers are fellow locals Vision Arcade and Barb.

This article appears in January 16 • 2026.

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As the Chronicle's Club Listings Editor, Derek compiles a weekly list of music events occurring across town. The University of Texas alum also writes about hip-hop as a contributor to the Music section.