Chris Flemmons

Ten Adorable and Influential Pets Owned By DFW Musicians

Pets are like family. Really, they can be better than family; They don't complain about your haircut, career goals or new girlfriend. For these 10 Dallas-Fort Worth musicians, their pets are everything: sources of inspiration, a friend when it gets lonely and most importantly, an ear to their music. ... More >>

March Madness: Festival Season in Texas Requires Stamina and Flexibility

For the past three years, Spring Break in the state of Texas has been a frantic, music-fueled experience. 2009 brought us the first year of what is now commonly referred to as "festival season", when Chris Flemmons brought a budding young fest called NX35 to Denton. The idea? A small off-shoot festi ... More >>

The Bands Who Have Played Every 35 Denton Talk About the Festival

The festival now known as 35 Denton first set up its permanent residence in the city five years ago. More than 20 musicians from the area have played all four previous incarnations and will be back again this year. We asked a few of them to share their thoughts on the festival and its growth. See a ... More >>

The Class of 35

Conversations with the bands that have been with 35 Denton from the beginning.

Rubber Gloves at 15: Four of Josh Baish's Favorite Moments

Clubs are born to die, but in Denton, Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios remains. This Saturday marks 15 years of too much smoke, barely functional restrooms and super cheap drink specials, with performances from Slobberbone, Chris Flemmons, Dove Hunter, Pinkish Black and more. We spoke to owner Josh B ... More >>

Baptist General Chris Flemmons on Learning to Let Go

Little Guys Move In On 35 Denton's Turf

Good Friday: Record Store Day, Lil' Wayne, and The Rest of A Busy Weekend of Shows...

Record Store Day!​Tomorrow marks one of our favorite days of the year: Record Store Day. If you're still undecided on how to spend your day, check out our Record Store Day breakdown for more information. We'll make the rounds, but, more than likely, we'll park it at Good Records, which seems to ha ... More >>

Show Announcements: Peter Bjorn & John, Eels, Bowling For Soup, Leann Rimes, David Bazan, Centro-matic, Crystal Stilts, Hayes Carll, Foster The People, Yelawolf, A Perfect Circle & More!

Peter Bjorn and John​In 2006, when Peter, Bjorn and John broke through with their catchy hit song "Young Folks," which might be more commonly known as "that whistle song," the blogosphere ate it up, and so did droves of newly acquired American fans. Rightfully so: Writer's Block was one of the bes ... More >>

Possessed By Paul James Says 35 Conferette Shortchanged His Pay

Leading up to this year's installment of 35 Conferette, after hearing some pretty salty rumors about bands not getting paid in full in 2010, we were curious as to how the festival would be able to afford to pay this year's acts. After all, this was the biggest festival yet, and with headliners like ... More >>

Last Night at 35 Conferette: Big Boi Brings The Outdoor Stages To A Joyous Close

Big Boi8:10 p.m., Main Stage OneStephen MaskerBig Boi​After a brief word from festival founder Chris Flemmons, in which he thanked the crowds and organizers for helping the festival finally reach its goal of being a completely walkable deal in downtown Denton, Atlanta rapper and festival headliner ... More >>

Mad World Records Hopes To Fill a Void in Denton

Denton's A-Train Bows to Music Scene Demands

Tonight, Tonight: Robert Gomez at Dan's, Sarah Jaffe DJ Set at the Double Wide, Crystal Castles at House of Blues, Coliseum and Burning Love at Rubber Gloves

We're about to see a sudden void in daily show lists, so, from here on out, each and every Monday through Thursday, I'll do my best to point the readers of DC9 in the right musical direction for each particular evening.Oh, sweet Tuesday, the second step towards another blissful weekend. And actua ... More >>

Good Friday: Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Music Festival, Autolux, Designer Drugs, Sarah Jaffe, Dave Matthews Band, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Nick Cannon, Lyfe Jennings, Guitar Shorty, Paramore, Tegan & Sara, Rigor Mortis, Jonas Brothers & more

​This weekend is stuffed with some pretty big shows, but the biggest one coming to town this weekend might be Saturday's Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Music Festival at Superpages.com Center with Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, our own Hellyeah and many more.Maybe getting all jacked up on repackaged ... More >>

Show Announcements: Sufjan Stevens, Interpol, Yells At Eels, Video, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Wolf Parade, Will Johnson, More.

Denny RenshawSufjan Stevens​Sufjan Stevens didn't get too far in his attempt to write an album for each state in the US. Of the 50, he completed two--and then he kind of disappeared for a few years after the release of his Christmas album in 2006. Maybe if he hadn't put more than 20 songs on each ... More >>

DOMAXXII: Announcing Your 2010 Dallas Observer Music Awards Winners!

​Well, we made it through the madness. Many, many, many thank yous to everyone who attended last night's awards ceremony and/or Saturday's showcase. Both were shockingly well-attended, and both were, really, fun beyond our highest expectations.Also, real quick: A special shout-out to Observer mark ... More >>

Gig Alert: Change Of Plans at Dan's With Slaven's CD Release

J. Paul Slavens​J. Paul Slavens, Denton's goofy improv song and jazz man, is set to release his new full-length album, Alphabet Girls, this Saturday, June 26, at Dan's Silverleaf in Denton. Though Slavens made the album available for digital download earlier this month, Saturday will celebrate the ... More >>

DOMA XXII: And The Nominees Are...

​Well, we did it. Just minutes ago, we reached 300 followers on Twitter for our @DOMATweets account. Which means, as promised, it's time to reveal the ballots.After the jump, feel free to peruse the ballot for your 2010 Dallas Observer Music Awards. And, in the comments, go to town on your thought ... More >>

NX35 Grows Up With Second NX35 Conferette

Last Night: The Flaming Lips, Midlake and Stardeath and White Dwarfs Headline NX35 2010's Saturday Night Spectacular

The Flaming Lips, Midlake, Stardeath and White DwarfsNorth Texas Fairgrounds in Denton as part of NX35 2010March 13, 2010Better than: any other concert I've ever seen, maybe?Danny FulgencioWayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips took an awkward situation and made it one hell of a winner.​As the crowds f ... More >>

The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Has Always Felt Connected To DFW

Bridges and Blinking Lights Gets Its Sound in Focus

Is Midlake's The Courage of Others the Most Important Record Ever to Come Out of Denton? Possibly.

The Best Area Album Releases of the '00s

It's Official: The Flaming Lips Are Playing NX35

The Flaming Lips are excited, too.​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 Flaming Lips: It's on.In fact, in an email just sent our way, N ... More >>

Spooky Folks Is Neither Spooky Nor Folk.

Good Friday: Will Johnson, Slobberbone, Blackheart Society

Neon Indian plays these beautiful confines on Sunday.​Not the busiest weekend of shows around town this time around--which I'm OK with as I'm off to Colorado to visit friends and check out Neon Indian's debut at Monolith on Sunday (and you thought we were done with them for the time being.. ... More >>

Good Friday: Calhoun, Hayes Carll, Red Headed Stranglers, Metal Rouge, Wildflower!, The Lash Outs, A Tribute To Stephen Bruton, Dem Southernfolkz, QCBS Benefit

There are so many options for music lovers this weekend that it's almost overwhelming. Remember, back in the days when you used to go to video stores to rent movies, how it felt to just stare at the cases with no idea what you wanted to watch, and there were so many choices that you got a headache b ... More >>

Can't-Miss Dallas-Area Bands to Catch at SXSW

Good Friday: Ludo, Derek Trucks, Brave Combo, Awkquarius, Screaming Red, The Southern Sea, Southern Culture On The Skids, Jessie Frye, Darktown Strutters, Plants & Animals, The Make Believers, Inner City All-Stars, White Tie Affair, Brent Best

Learn how to handle your liquor, chump.It's Friday, everybody, case ya didn't know. An, as such, it's time to look at the weekend calendars and plan out your, um, plans. Let's do this. First, the shows we've always talked on...Tonight, there's the Dr. Dooom vs. Dr. Octagon show at the Loft and ... More >>

A Fine Recipe for Charity Concerts in Denton

South San Gabriel's "The Arc And The Cusp" Gets NPR's Song Of The Day Nod

Stereogum Premieres Centro-matic's Video For "Rat Patrols and DJs"

Good Friday: Paul Slavens, Dark Meat, Be Your Own Pet, Tomorrowpeople, Shibboleth, Radiohead, Japanther, Daniel Folmer

Denton Music Deserves Our Attention

We're ready to prove our appreciation of Denton.

Advice for the New Observer Music Editor

A lot of music editors enter the Thunderdome. None gets out alive.

Odds & Ends

What good would a 20-year punk scene reunion be without a scuffle?

MySXSW

Austin's biggest music fest was anything you wanted it to be. Dallas acts made theirs a blast.

The Local List

Odds & Ends

Grammy noms, Denton cares and Deedle's last dance

Remembering John Peel

Influential DJ began his radio career in Dallas

Forever and Now

When Little Grizzly comes to an end, they will not stand alone

Around Hear

The best in local music

Jackpot!

Rock Lottery returns to Denton

From the Trenches

One member of the Denton music community preaches all about it

Scene, Heard

Todd Deatherage is moving to the Big Apple