Interview: Texashred
- Megan Sheridan
- Mar 1
- 4 min read
The Coastal Bend follows its own rhythm: waves rolling in, tourists enjoying our beaches, and beats blaring from speakers along the shoreline. One of the artists defining that sound is Texashred, Corpus Christi’s homegrown EDM artist. He is making a name for himself with his high-energy drops and melodic style, shaped by long days surfing and time spent with his friends.
Texashred is a self-taught producer, channeling emotion, melody, and energy into music that feels personal and inspiring. His presence here in the Coastal Bend is growing fast, and with his new releases and a brand inspired by the water he grew up on, Texashred is carving out his own space in an area that is on the precipice of an EDM movement.
I caught up with him at a Lelo’s Island Bar in Port Aransas to talk about influences, production, hurdles, and what comes next:
So, what’s the story behind Texashred?
I grew up a surfer here on the coast with a love for electronic music. I would go to the beach, wake up really early in the morning with my friends, and drive, blasting house music, dubstep, or anything that just pumped me up. I never listened to the radio, and if I did, it was the Black Eyed Peas.
What made you want to pursue music?
When I went to my first rave in 2018, but before all that, when I was a kid, it was the video game DJ Hero. I remember getting it for one of my birthdays, and I freaked out - I loved it. I remember getting a battery-powered keyboard, and I was always messing around on that thing, with pop-py songs that were out. My parents were very impressed. Then I went to my first rave, and I just knew that I wanted to do that.
How would you describe your sound? My sound is very upbeat, melodic, and high-energy, but also heavy with distortion and just being loud.
Who is your target demographic?
Anybody, really. My music is not for everybody, but it is for the people who resonate with it; those are the people I would consider my fans. Music is a feeling, really. When I release a song, I try to put some feeling into it. That’s what’s really the hardest part. I don’t want to make a song just to make it with all the “big dogs.” I want to make songs with feeling in them, and that will make them stand out.
Who are your music influences?
Post Malone, I love me some Post Malone. I love what he’s doing now; his whole “Beerbongs & Bentleys” album is amazing, start to finish. Now he’s doing country music; he’s just so versatile. That’s what I want to be, versatile. Also, I have to mention the Black Eyed Peas and Daft Punk. When I was in middle school, that’s all I would listen to.
What was the inspiration behind Andromeda?
It took me four months to make that song. When I’m outside or with friends, I’ll hum melodies and record them in a voice memo to use for later. It’s the melody in the drop that people really like; it just came out of my head. Nothing was referenced; it just came from me. I think that’s what made that song special.
What does your production process look like?
I’ll start with one of those melodies I recorded and then upload it to my DAW. Then, I’ll use a plugin to help create all the different sounds, it’s sound design. I’ll make the melody the way I hummed it, then add drums, then bass, then more layers to that, and that’s how it works for me.
What feeling do you want people to walk away with after one of your sets?
I want them to feel inspired; I hope blown away. I try really hard, especially when I play live, to work on the sets before the shows and to give people those feelings. I had the same feelings seeing my favorite artists live, and I want the audience to feel the same thing.
How would you describe your brand as an artist?
My brand describes the water; anything water-related; liquid. That’s just from me growing up on the beach as a surfer, hence the trident symbol, God of the Ocean, yada yada, but more modern, in an electronic-y way.
Are there any challenges you’ve faced pursuing a music career in the Coastal Bend?
Oh yeah. We have a little EDM scene here, but it’s hard because Corpus doesn’t really have a scene. It’s just a small group of people. We need to be like Austin and Houston, where there are actually big music venues where bigger artists can come in and play and promote it. It’s kinda hard here, because we don’t have a lot of EDM venues. I’ve gotten recognition by Helix, a resident at Mulligan’s, and he’s very popular downtown. He noticed me and tries to spread the word for me. Realistically, I think a lot of people are just old-fashioned here. They want to hear tejano, cover bands, and country.
What’s next for you?
Well, I have a release called “2thesound.” “2thesound” is high-energy, melodic, and it drops hard; it’s heavy. This song is special because at the end, I add a little pretty melody, and my mom’s voice is in there, rest in peace. But she is one of my biggest inspirations; she was my biggest supporter. I’ve had a lot of music projects sitting on my computer that I can finish, so for 2026, I’m focused on getting those out.
Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?
Learn to expand your palate and listen to some crazy stuff. Stop listening to the radio, come on!
With a sound powered by the surf, Texashred is ready to push the local EDM scene forward. He’s building something fresh in a region that is still finding its footing in the electronic music scene. His coastal roots, powerful sound, and dedication to his craft set the stage for an exciting 2026.
