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Is Taylor Swift's New Album 'For the Fans?' Some Swifties Don't Think So.

By Carly May Gravley
Apr 23, 2024

As "The Tortured Poets Department" receives mixed reviews and polarizes listeners, even Swift's fans can't seem to agree on whether the haters have a point.
Julián Cedillo, aka WACHO!, Makes Traditionally Spanish Cumbia in English

By Mollie Jamison
Apr 22, 2024

Fort Worth artist reimagines traditionally Spanish language music and releases what he calls “hybrid cumbias.”
The Best Taylor Swift Listening Parties in Dallas

By Carly May Gravley
Apr 17, 2024

Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is coming out on April 19, and we have the scoop on where Swifties can party like it's 1989.
The Best Instrumental Bands of the Last 20 Years

By David Fletcher
Apr 17, 2024

In the words of Frank Zappa: shut up 'n play yer guitar.
Old 97’s Celebrate Over 30 Years Together With New Album American Primitive

By Samantha Thornfelt
Apr 16, 2024

Dallas-born band The Old 97’s are celebrating their 30-year-plus run with the release of American Primitive, a 13-track LP was released earlier this month.
Red Eye's New Label Aims To Inject Political Messages Back Into Techno and House

By Elvis Anderson
Apr 15, 2024

Scottie Canfield presents Crash Planet Records, an indie dance music label for aliens, Texans and dance music fans in all galaxies.
Cocina Flamenca Live Festival Brings Spanish Food and Dance to Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez
Apr 12, 2024

For the inaugural edition of the festival, attendees can immerse themselves in Spanish culture at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas.
After Complaints, Texas Rangers Bring Back Pat Green's Original 'I Like Texas'

By Samantha Thornfelt
Apr 12, 2024

The World Series champion Texas Rangers introduced a new Bobby Sessions hip-hop remix to the ballpark, but fans wanted the old country song back.
UNT Will Offer an Industry-Focused Commercial Music Degree Aimed at Musicians Who Want To Make a Living

By Carly May Gravley
Mar 29, 2024

The new degree program, which launches in fall of 2025, aims to combine artistry and entrepreneurship to produce business-savvy working musicians.
Dallas Bishop T.D. Jakes' Name Crops Up in Lawsuit Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

By Vanessa Quilantan
Mar 28, 2024

Case filing claims Diddy planned to use relationship with Jakes to bolster his reputation.
Madonna Brought Erykah Badu Onstage in Dallas Last Night

By Vanessa Quilantan
Mar 26, 2024

The Queens of Pop and R&B gave Dallas 10 across the board at American Airlines Center.
Megan Thee Stallion Is Bringing Her Hot Girl Summer Tour to Dallas in June

By Carly May Gravley
Mar 20, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion will play at American Airlines Center on June 11 — her first Dallas show since 2019.
Graphic Content: The Artists Designing Dallas’ Rock Aesthetic

By Kendall Morgan
Mar 20, 2024

These Dallas graphic artists make music for your eyes.
Singer, Rapper and Instrumentalist Ravs Takes Her Own Independent Time

By Alex Gonzalez
Mar 18, 2024

A self-taught piano and guitar player, Ravs uses her marketing studies to promote herself as an artist.
Original Fever in the Funkhouse Bassist Claims New Tribute Band is ‘Legally Wrong’

By Samantha Thornfelt
Mar 13, 2024

Former bandmates disagree over who has the rights to the old songs.
Dozens of Artists Drop Out of SXSW Over Ties to Military and Defense Contractors

By Carly May Gravley
Mar 12, 2024

Artists like Fort Worth-based rock band Trauma Ray have canceled their appearances in official SXSW showcases in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the war in Gaza.
$220 Million McKinney Music Venue Slated to Open in 2026

By Samantha Thornfelt
Mar 12, 2024

The planned open-air amphitheater near U.S. 75 and State Highway 121 is expected to have a capacity of 20,000 and offer a superior music experience.
Ariel Pink Puzzles Audiences at Weird, Secret 'Show' in Denton

By Alyssa Fields
Mar 12, 2024

His unannounced performance lacked music but had plenty of flying dildos.
The Beyoncé Effect? “Texas Hold ‘Em’s” Impact on North Texas' Fashion and Culture

By Leah Frazier
Mar 12, 2024

Fashion shops have seen an uptick in interest in Western style after Beyoncé's single “Texas Hold ’Em.”
SMU Gets a Little Synchronicity With a Residency From Police Drummer Steward Copeland

By Kendall Morgan
Mar 6, 2024

The Police drummer is coming to Dallas to play with the symphony and teach students how to rock.
St. Vincent’s New Music Video Has Fans Divided

By Vanessa Quilantan
Mar 1, 2024

Dallas-bred singer St. Vincent upset fans on Thursday with the release of her music video, which shows her dancing while set on fire.
TwoGether Land Festival in Fair Park Will Feature Lil Wayne, Summer Walker and More

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 28, 2024

TwoGether Land Festival is a two-day celebration of R&B, hip-hop and Dallas music.