For more than three decades, Texas have built a musical world where guitars, soul and memorable melodies meet the unmistakable voice of
Sharleen Spiteri. From Glasgow to international stages, the Scottish band have created songs that bring together the energy of rock, the elegance of pop and the emotional depth of soul.
In 2027, Texas celebrate the 30th anniversary of White on Blonde with a tour bringing songs from the album together with major hits from across their career. The band will perform in Madrid on 11 November at Palacio Vistalegre, celebrating a catalogue that has accompanied generations of listeners.
Texas: from Glasgow to international stages
The story of Texas began in Glasgow, where Sharleen Spiteri and bassist Johnny McElhone helped shape a band with a distinctive musical identity. Their sound brought together the energy of rock with a melodic sensibility open to other influences. From the beginning, Spiteri’s voice and the band’s guitars became defining features of their music.
In 1989, I Don’t Want a Lover introduced Texas to an international audience. The single appeared on their debut album, Southside, and brought together guitars, melody and a powerful vocal performance. It marked the beginning of a career that would continue to evolve over the decades that followed.
Texas developed their music without staying within a single style. The rock sound of their early years shared space with pop arrangements, soul influences and more contemporary textures. That willingness to explore different sounds while retaining a recognisable identity became an enduring feature of the band’s work.
White on Blonde: the album that defined an era
Released in 1997, White on Blonde holds a central place in the story of Texas. Their fourth studio album brought the band’s pop sound closer to the warmth of soul and influences including trip-hop. Its carefully crafted atmosphere, memorable melodies and expressive vocals helped introduce their music to an even wider audience.
Songs including Say What You Want, Halo, Black Eyed Boy and Put Your Arms Around Me form part of an album that strengthened Texas’ place in British music. Each offers a different perspective on the band, from restrained emotion to rhythmic momentum, with Sharleen Spiteri’s voice providing a connecting thread.
Three decades after its release, the anniversary tour offers a chance to hear music from the album live alongside other important moments from the band’s career. The celebration of White on Blonde and the hits brings together songs that have shaped the relationship between Texas and their audience.
The sound of Texas: pop, rock and soul
Texas are known for balancing accessible melodies with emotional depth. Their songs may draw on rock guitar, a soul-inspired rhythm or a pop production, often bringing these elements together in a single track. The result is a varied catalogue with a clear musical personality.
At the centre of that sound is Sharleen Spiteri’s voice, which can convey intimacy in a quieter passage and strength as the music builds. Her performance connects songs from different periods, giving both the band’s early hits and their later releases a recognisable character.
After White on Blonde, Texas continued to expand their catalogue with albums including The Hush, released in 1999. Songs such as Summer Son added new colours to their music, revealing a rhythmic side that sits alongside the melodic character of their songwriting. Together, these different chapters trace the band’s evolution.
What is a Texas concert like?
A Texas concert brings together songs written at different points in the band’s career through the energy of live music. Sharleen Spiteri’s voice, the guitars and the band’s performance offer a way to hear familiar material in a setting shared with an audience.
The White on Blonde anniversary tour combines songs from the album with major hits from across Texas’ career. It connects the memory of a significant record with a broader selection of music, offering both long-time followers and newer listeners a way to experience the band’s work.
On stage, the combination of expressive vocals, rhythm and melody creates room for different moods: intimate songs, recognisable choruses and more energetic performances. The announced tour celebrates that variety and the history of a band whose musical personality has endured through the years.
Texas in Madrid: White on Blonde and the hits
Texas will bring their tour to Madrid on Thursday 11 November 2027 at 9:00 pm. The performance takes place at Palacio Vistalegre and combines songs from White on Blonde with major hits from the Scottish band’s career.
The Madrid concert forms part of the UK and European tour celebrating three decades of the album. It is an opportunity to hear songs associated with 1997 alongside other chapters of the band’s discography, in an evening devoted to their musical legacy and connection with audiences.
Useful info about Texas
Who are Texas and what kind of music do they play?
Texas are a Scottish band from Glasgow, fronted by Sharleen Spiteri. Their music combines pop and rock with influences from soul and other styles.
When and where are Texas performing in Madrid?
Texas will perform on 11 November 2027 at 9:00 pm at Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid. Details are available on the concert page.
What will Texas perform on their 2027 tour?
The tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of White on Blonde, bringing songs from the album together with major hits from the band’s career. The exact setlist may vary.
Where can I buy official tickets for Texas?
You can buy official Texas tickets at entradas.com, where you can check concert details and availability.
