August Ponthier "Everywhere Isn't Texas" 2026-02-27 who labeled Electric Version “Some

who labeled Electric Version “Some of the best pop of the year

Leave it to Cyndi Lauper to record a Christmas album that's upbeat without being sappy

Increasingly it's a composer's music

32 tracks including the complete score plus never-before-heard alternate tracks from Vince Guaraldi's recording sessions to create the soundtrack for the 1969 special

August Ponthier "Everywhere Isn't Texas" 2026-02-27 who labeled Electric Version “SomeA coming of age album for late bloomers who grew up in a place that didnt always love them back. Its a collection of songs that tackle topics like gender envy, reconnecting with childhood, escapism, generational trauma, and queer joy, all while processing a complicated relationship with your hometown, Ponthier tells Rolling Stone. When I would sit down to write songs, those are the experiences that I wanted to draw from. Its simple. Its a record that