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In 'Everywhere Isn't Texas,' August Ponthier sings for queer Texans who stay
August Ponthier’s debut album explores evolving queer identity and complex feelings about Texas, with a reprise honoring those who stay, reflecting on community and change.
"It's the only place you know / But that don't make it home," nonbinary singer/songwriter August Ponthier sings with a golden hour drawl in the title track from their debut album Everywhere Isn't Texas, out now.Ponthier grew up in Allen, Texas, just outside Dallas, and left the state almost a decade ago. Since then, they've released three EPs, came out as nonbinary, changed their name to August, and is now getting ready for the release party for…