Email Author Pete Freedman

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• 2009 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 27, 2008

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2009 Stories by Pete Freedman

• Last Night: Toadies at Trees (Night One of Two)

  published Dec 31, 2009

  Toadies, LIONS, DescenderTreesDecember 30, 2009Better than: Any other Toadies performance we've seen since the release of No Deliverance.rThere wasn't much direct addressing of the crowd at last night... More >>

• Starter for '10

  published December 31, 2009

  It's customary, this time of the year, to look back on the year that was. Pardon us, though, if we jump ahead for a minute. Because,... More >>

• Jonathan Tyler and The Northern Lights, Air Review, RTB2

  published December 31, 2009

  Jonathan Tyler and his Northern Lights aren't aiming low with their March-slated release, Pardon Me. Rather, a screaming jet... More >>

• The Riverboat Gamblers, Saboteur

  published December 31, 2009

  Don't expect to hear a sing-along of "Auld Lang Syne" at this sure-to-be-rocking affair. Actually, check that—because who knows, you... More >>

• Nick Jonas and The Administration, Diane Birch

  published December 31, 2009

  JoBro fans call him "the talented one"—something of a dubious distinction for someone who's all of 17 years old—but, to his credit,... More >>

• Pitcure Show: Neon Indian, Ishi at the Granada Theater

  published Dec 29, 2009

  Nic Hernandez already offered up his take on last night's show at the Granada Theater. Here's my one-word version, for what it's worth: Awesome. They say a picture's worth a thousand of those, though... More >>

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  Another Year, Another Baffling Year-End List From DMN Music Critic Mario Tarradell...

  published Dec 29, 2009

  Dallas Morning News music critic Mario Tarradell did us all a solid and posted his always highly anticipated year-end list of top albums and concerts yesterday morning. And, true to form, this year's ... More >>

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  Last Night: Old 97's at Sons of Hermann Hall (Night One of the Band's Four-Night Residency)

  published Dec 28, 2009

  Old 97's, Rhett Miller, Murry HammondSons of Hermann HallDecember 26, 2009Better than: most of the aftermath associated with the most wonderful time of the year...- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... More >>

• Kirtland Records Wishes You Happy Holidays, Passes Along Streams Of New Sarah Jaffe, Eleven Hundred Springs and Smile Smile Songs.

  published Dec 23, 2009

  2009 was good to Kirtland Records. For a few reasons.For one, the Toadies continued proving to the world that you really can't hear "Tyler" enough, for one. Meanwhile, all year long, it seems, the lab... More >>

• Counting Down the Best Local Albums of '09

  published December 24, 2009

  Not to get all nostalgic, but 2009 really was a fantastic year in Dallas-Fort Worth music. There are various reasons why and, last... More >>

• Toadies, LIONS, Descender

  published December 24, 2009

  2008 saw The Toadies triumphantly return to the music world with the release of its surprisingly still-in-form No Deliverance. 2009,... More >>

• An Evening With The Old 97's

  published December 24, 2009

  A proud local product, The Old 97's always makes certain to bring its high-energy twang-rock back through town with respectable... More >>

• In Case You Were Curious: Bowling For Soup's Self-Esteem Levels Remain As High As Ever.

  published Dec 22, 2009

  Denton's own Bowling for Soup has never necessarily been known for its modesty. But a new songs from the pop-punk outfit find the band taking taking its confident feelings to a whole new level.The son... More >>

• Daniel Miller, Salim Nourallah, Rip Rowan, John Lefler and Others Release Song To Help Injured Friend Recover

  published Dec 18, 2009

  <a href="http://wakeupjon.com/track/wake-up-jon">Wake Up Jon by Friends of Jon Broom</a>This week, local musician Daniel Miller and fellow area musician/producer Salim Nour... More >>

• Picture Show: Hellzapoppin Freaks Out at Lizard Lounge

  published Dec 18, 2009

  The Lizard Lounge--which, it should be noted, will celebrate its very impressive 18th anniversary on Saturday night with a set from house DJ Robbie Rivera among others--played host to a freak show pe... More >>

• Spune Signs Seryn to Management Deal, Plans Band's First Release for Spring 2010

  published Dec 18, 2009

  Exciting news for Seryn today: Spune has just announced via a press release that it has signed the band to a management/artist development deal and that it will release the band's debut album in spri... More >>

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  It's Official: The Flaming Lips Are Playing NX35

  published Dec 18, 2009

  This morning, after late-breaking news from Denton last night that The Flaming Lips would be headlining this year's NX35 Festival, we've received confirmation from both the folks at NX35 and with The ... More >>

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  Do You Realize That The Flaming Lips Are Likely Playing NX35r

  published Dec 18, 2009

  Last night, at a listening party for his band's upcoming The Courage of Others disc in Denton, Midlake's Eric Pulido announced to a crowd of about 50 people that Midlake would be playing the North by ... More >>

• The Roots Tease New Badu Track On Late Night. Oh, And Her New Disc Is Set For A February 23rd Release... Officially.

  published Dec 16, 2009

  Last week, just after a potential upcoming single from Erykah Badu leaked to the Internet, the Dallas-based neo-soul queen formally announced the release date for her upcoming album, New Amerykah Pt. ... More >>

• Neon Indian Makes A Second Appearance In Pitchfork's Top Songs of 2009 Countdown

  published Dec 16, 2009

  Well, we expected to see either of the DFW-bred acts that popped up earlier this week in Pitchfork's countdown of the top 100 tracks of 2009 to make another appearance in the countdown as it progresse... More >>

• Catch Midlake at NX35 In Three Months, Download Two New Tracks Today.

  published Dec 16, 2009

  Yesterday saw the formal release of Midlake's two lead The Courage of Others singles in the form of a two-track, 12'', vinyl, limted edition, collector's piece--a must have, we imagine, for any serio... More >>

• Looking Back on the Biggest Local Music Stories of 2009.

  published December 17, 2009

  Well, it's officially list-making season again. Everyone's doing it, listing their top songs and albums of the year and/or decade and... More >>

• Midlake's New, Limited Edition Vinyl EP Earns Release Today, Available at Forever Young and Good Records

  published Dec 15, 2009

  Midlake's new,two-song, 12'', 45 rpm release, Acts of Man, which features two songs off the bands upcoming full-length release The Courage of Others ("Acts of Man" and "Rulers, Ruling All Things"), ea... More >>

• Forget 2009 Year-End Lists: Neon Indian Places On Spin's 10 Artists To Watch in 2010 Compilation

  published Dec 15, 2009

  Amidst all the year-end coverage bombarding music fans' ears and eyes at the moment, it'd be easy to miss something like this--but that doesn't mean it's any less notable. Earlier today, Spin magazine... More >>

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  St. Vincent and Neon Indian Land On Pitchfork's Best Tracks of '09 List.

  published Dec 14, 2009

  Even more accolades for Dallas' St. Vincent today--plus some for the similarly Dallas-bred Neon Indian, too.Both acts, already clear 2009 darlings in the eyes of Pitchfork, landed on the taste-making ... More >>