Houston’s Underground Revival: Family Fest

Family Fest was a true, authentic underground experience brought to life by a young creator and artist known as Lil3xk (Tony). As an up-and-coming force in the underground scene, Tony is already making serious waves through pure dedication and a relentless work ethic. For his first-ever event, Family Fest, he managed to bring out a strong lineup of underground acts, including Xtsy, Desire, Yuse, Xhuloo, Raininglol, and more. For some of these artists, it was their first time performing in Houston.

Before the show, we got the chance to speak with Tony and learn more about the mindset and grind required to create something that truly embodies underground culture. From missing out on opportunities to receiving last-minute confirmations, he has already experienced the ups and downs of show hosting, all while performing his own music at his own event. He did mention that this would be “his first and last time performing,” choosing instead to focus on curating experiences and building the community.

Family Fest brought together a diverse mix of creatives, both new and familiar faces in the scene. Artists, videographers, photographers, and just genuinely cool people all came together to document and experience what ended up being one of Houston’s most exciting underground shows in recent months.

The energy inside the venue was explosive. Openers came in ready, sharing their unheard sounds and keeping the momentum high. Some of them really had the crowd dialed in; one standout was Strainz, a 17-year-old artist bringing an unexpected surge of energy that’s guaranteed to catch more attention as he grows.

With some of the most active names in the underground pulling up or performing—Autumn, Raininglol, Xhulooo, and Xtsy—it’s safe to say this event was a success not only for the fun, but for the authentic underground vibe so many people in Houston have been craving.

We’re excited to experience (and hopefully cover) Family Fest 2, and we’re looking forward to seeing how Tony continues to grow and develop his ideas and values.

Check out Tony’s page here, and check out Family Fest’s page here.