Janelle Monae

The New Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae Track, "Q.U.E.E.N." is Bonkers: Listen

Erykah Badu is saying new things into a microphone, and, as these things usually go, our week is vastly improved for it. The new song is the lead single from Janelle Monae's forthcoming sophomore record, and Prince should maybe consider folding up his parts and going home. Listen to "Q.U.E.E.N." bel ... More >>

YouTube Sensation Keith Reber Is Your Favorite DJ's Favorite Drummer

Reality shows and social media over the last 20 years have obviously altered the landscape of pop culture and entertainment. Those two mediums have also had an enormous effect on the musical evolution of drummer Keith Reber. Back in 2004, he had his first taste of fame as a bassist in the metal band ... More >>

Three Hot and Edgy Shows To See Tonight

Quite the diverse trio of shows in our area this evening as a fine local act and a couple of touring combos make things awfully interesting.

Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae, Plan B

Our Final SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: So, Who Do You Think Came Out on Top?

To infinity... and beyond!​Gossip, gossip -- if you've been following our daily power rankings of buzz at SXSW 2011 over the past few days, then you know that, yes, indeed, Kanye West has had it all week long at this year's annual festival in Austin.And, after briefly losing the top slot in our ra ... More >>

SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: Odd Future Slips Just Past Kanye, Mostly Because People Are Sick of Talking About Kanye.

Swag!​Well, mercifully, the last night of SXSW 2011 is finally upon us. And, on this final day, in which luminaries such as Kanye West, Perez Hilton and Rachel Ray are finally letting their presence be known, we finally have a new act sitting atop our buzz power rankings.That's right: Later Kanye; ... More >>

SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: Kanye West Stays On Top, But His Lead Is Shrinking...

Everybody knows he's a motherfucking monster.​Thursday at SXSW 2011 has come and gone -- but Kanye remains solidly in his spot atop our buzz power rankings, as determined by chatter we're hearing on the street. His lead is shrinking, though -- Odd Future is hot on his tail, proving once again that ... More >>

Show Announcements: Arcade Fire, Beirut, Josh Groban, Gruff Rhys, Alejandro Escovedo, Gogol Bordello, Bruce Hornsby, Big K.R.I.T., Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae & More!

Who is this band, and why are they holding a Grammy?​Since the Grammys, the general population has been mostly dumbfounded that Arcade Fire could win in the category of Best Album. All over the web, the question resounds: "Who is Arcade Fire?" You'd think that a band that's sold as many albums as ... More >>

Listomania: The 15 Best Concerts of 2010

​With apologies to Robert Earl Keen, Devin the Dude, Cake, Hayes Carll and the multitude of also-rans filling up the regional concert calendar in these final weeks of 2010, it's safe to say, I think, that, with Friday night's Wu-Tang show at the Granada Theater, the year in live music effectively ... More >>

Listomania: The Top Music Videos of 2010

This dude knew a thing or two about music videos.​The death of Michael Jackson in 2009 seemed to prompt a lot of artists to rediscover the art of music videos in 2010. Some, like Lady Gaga and Kanye West, took the artistic merit behind mainstream music videos from acts like Michael Jackson and Pri ... More >>

Unexpected Influences: Rapper galleryCat Talks About Loving The Cure, Taylor Swift and Folk

Welcome to a new recurring feature here on DC9 where we talk to musicians about the music no one expects them to like. We're calling it Unexpected Influences -- because, we hope, that's what it will show.​Dallas rapper galleryCat is known for his multi-instrumental live affairs, which often end up ... More >>

Last Night: of Montreal and Janelle Monáe at the Granada Theater

of Montreal, Janelle MonaeGranada TheaterNovember 2, 2010Better than: Glee on acid! All photos by Hal SamplesFor a full slideshow from last night's concert, click here.​Last night, the ascending funky soul diva Janelle Monae served as the opener for seasoned psych funk ravers of Montreal in on ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See of Montreal and Janelle Monae Tonight at the Granada Theater--Plus a Free CD.

of Montreal​ Tonight's show at the Granada Theater should prove a pretty wild one as of Montreal comes to town with collaborator and hot-as-the-sun R&B freak Janelle Monae in tow--and not just because of the funky music fans can expects, or the general party atmosphere that tends to ensue at o ... More >>

Tonight, Tonight: GWAR at House of Blues, Of Montreal at the Granada Theater, Lifehouse at the Palladium Ballroom, Jacob Metcalf at City Tavern

Another Tuesday rolls around and it's another intriguing collection of musical options. A great night to drown those baseball sorrows.

of Montreal, Janelle Monae

Tuesday, November 2,at the Granada Theater

Poster of the Week: of Montreal and Janelle Monae at the Granada Theater

​Huh? Is that Prince? Why, yes. Yes, it is.

Staff Trax: Janelle Monae, Social Distortion and Neutral Milk Hotel

Welcome to Staff Trax, the weekly feature here on DC9 where we shed some light on the music we've been enjoying of late, regardless of the touring or album release schedules that tend to bear the focus of most of our coverage. Consider it a chance for you readers to get some more insight into ou ... More >>

Show Announcements: Of Monteal, Ratatat, Dungen, Yellow Fever, Stars, Los Lonely Boys, AA Bondy, MAE, Maroon 5, One Republic and others

The cover of of Montreal's new record. Also, the cover of my 10th grade notebook​Flamboyant indie-glam act of Montreal has had a busy year. They were just in town a few months ago, and they'll be back at the Granada Theater on Tuesday, November 2, in support of their new record, False Priest. Get ... More >>

The Problem With... Christina Aguilera's "Not Myself Tonight"

Anyone who knows me or has read my stuff would notice that I am a huge nerd. I look forward to any music that reminds me of science-fiction that I watch, play, read, or dream about.Well, last week, Xtina released her new album, the robot-themed Bionic. It includes a great deal of notable electronic ... More >>

Every Avenue, Sing It Loud, The Secret Handshake, There For Tomorrow

Saturday, June 19, at The Door Dallas

Last Night: Erykah Badu at Verizon Theatre

Erykah Badu, B.o.B., Janelle MonaeVerizon Theatre in Grand PrairieJune 15, 2010Better than: standing 20 feet tall.The Lady of White Rock Lake​For a good five minutes at the start of Erykah Badu's two-hours-and-20-minute visual and aural onslaught at Grand Prairie's Verizon Theatre last night, ther ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae and B.o.B. at the Verizon Theatre on Monday Night

Listen: I'm not gonna waste your time or mine explaining the greatness that is Erykah Badu. For one, if you're reading this, you presumably live in Dallas and already should know about the Queen and all that she brings to the table. If not, well, you can read this blurb I wrote previewing the show i ... More >>

Erykah Badu, B.o.B., Janelle Monae

Monday, June 14, at Verizon Theater, Grand Prairie

Erykah Badu Announces Summer Tour Plans, Schedules North Texas Performance For June 14

​ We'd been wondering when Erykah Badu would schedule a hometown performance in support of her new album, New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh. Earlier this week, when Badu announced her tour schedule, we got our answer: She'll be playing the Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie on June 14. After the ... More >>

Lilith Fair To Return This Summer With Local Artists And A Dallas Stop

This logo wasn't lying. ​In yet another sign that the '90s are back, or perhaps never really ended, Lilith Fair is returning this summer with a 33-city schedule (including Dallas) revealed so far. Even better news: the lineup is strong enough that you won't have to promise your boyfriend a blowjob ... More >>

The Daffy, Mesmerizing Retro-Soul Surreality of Beyoncé's Younger Sister

How R&B has descended into Rap and Bullshit

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