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Wu-Tang Clan, Empire of the Sun and More to Play Breakaway Music Festival in Dallas

There's a new music festival coming to Dallas. Well, Frisco, technically: It wil held at FC Dallas Stadium. But there are plenty of reasons to make the trip for the inaugural Breakaway Music Festival. The lineup, which hasn't been finalized, includes Empire of the Sun, Wu-Tang Clan, Big Gigantic, Ju ... More >>

The Avett Brothers, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and More at KXT's Summer Cut: Review and Photos

The Avett Brothers | Grace Potter & the Nocturnals | Matt & Kim | RTB2 | Oil Boom | The Roomsounds and more Gexa Energy Pavilion June 1, 2013 The rain at KXT's Summer Cut started (for the second time) around 9 p.m., partway through Grace Potter & the Nocturnals' set. It sent half the people sittin ... More >>

Here is a GIF and a Vine of The Best Dancers/Humans at Summer Cut 2013

Summer Cut was a good time, partly because the bands were generally so high energy. And while the crowd was in high spirits, not very many people were full-on dancing. It's a long show, it was hot outside. You have to pace yourself. Unless, that is, you are these two, who we first noticed making mov ... More >>

Your Guide to 2013 Summer Music Festivals in DFW

Summertime goes hand in hand with music festival season, even down here in the 100-plus-degree heat. This area will be hosting festivals in the months of June, July and August, ranging from genres of heavy metal to indie rock. So the next time you're wanting to lose your voice in unbearable heat, th ... More >>

Ten Must-See Concerts in DFW This Week: May 30-June 5

Hey guys, guess what. Scientists recently decided that the world could instantly turn into a solid state at any moment, so before that happens, go catch these 10 must-see concerts in DFW. Scroll down to make your bucket list, then find the link to this terrifying NPR article on page two.

Ultra 2013: Yeasayer Insulted the Ravers While Matt & Kim Charmed Them

On day one of Ultra Music Festival 2013, the main-stage DJ surprisingly played Red Hot Chili Peppers' "By the Way." It's not one of the Cali crew's early songs, but it's a hit that came out when about 60 percent of the crowd (now dancing in tutus, "Show Me Your Tits" tees, and beaded masks slathered ... More >>

NRML, The Weirdest Festival You'll See This Year, Fights Misconceptions about Mexico

When you speak to famed DIY promoter Todd Patrick (better known as Todd P) about Mexico, you're taken aback by his optimism. He talks about the growing middle class and its effect on the country's economy. He talks about the youth's passion for the arts, and he never fails to mention that our countr ... More >>

KXT Summer Cut 2013 [Update with Presale and Ticket Price Information]

Update: Presale tickets for KXT's Summer Cut go on sale today, January 23, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster. Tickets range from $30 to $55 (plus fees). Use the code "kxtradio." The general onsale is Friday at 10 a.m. Original post follows... Summer Cut: The Happy Funtime Festival presented by KXT will ... More >>

Nine of This Week's Show Announcements: Public Image Ltd, Why?, The Sea and Cake and More

Public Image LtdThursday, November 1, at Granada TheaterBefore the group hits Fun Fun Fun Fest, Dallas gets its own intimate show. It will be cool to see what John Lydon does best: walk around the stage in clown pajamas.

Three Days at A-Kon 23: J-Pop, Boy Bands, Grown Men with Pacifiers

See also: The fans of A-Kon. I don't really know why I asked to cover A-Kon, the annual anime convention in Dallas, other than I support like-minded people coming together to share a common passion, the exception being those who burn crosses and wear red arm bands. I had no idea what to expect fro ... More >>

Four Other "Big Four" Shows We'd Love To See

​The recent Big Four shows featuring thrash-metal kings Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer and Anthrax were massive, epic spectacles that were barely contained by the huge venues they were performed in -- legendary spots such as the Coachella-approved Empire Polo Club and Yankee Stadium, and some Europe ... More >>

Last Night: Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance at Gexa Energy Pavilion

Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Matt & KimGexa Energy PavilionSeptember 27, 2011Better than: seeing SR-71 right now.Rachel ParkerBlink-182's Mark Hoppus mugging for the camera at gexa Energy Pavilion last night. For more photos from the concert, check out the slideshow.​They're a little older ... More >>

Mark Hoppus on Blink-182's Past: "We Thought That We Needed To Be Unified As Three People With One Vision, When We're Not."

The new Blink-182 album is in stores tomorrow.​Tomorrow night at Gexa Energy Pavilion, things will come full circle for Blink-182: The San Diego-sprung outfit will celebrate the release of their new album, Neighborhoods, their first release in eight years and their first since their ugly split in ... More >>

Good Friday: The Nighty Nite's Dallas Debut, and The Rest of This Weekend's Best Shows

Part of The Nighty Nite​This weekend's concert portfolio is strong to quite strong. Interestingly enough, though, the biggest local show will be happening at one of the area's smallest venues, as John Congleton's new band The Nighty Nite make their Dallas debut at Double Wide on Saturday. They'll ... More >>

Matt & Kim Skip Along the Sidewalks.

Insanity Plea: 40 Songs That Will Make You Feel Like You've Chugged Seven Red Bulls

More or less the amount of Red Bull consumed at DC9 HQ on a daily basis.​Do you guys like Red Bull? Because we here at DC9 really like Red Bull. We drink Red Bull all the time. Helps us keep up with the crazy hours of the gig. Red Bull, in our humble opinion, has always been "the best." Red Bull, ... More >>

El Ten Eleven

Wednesday, May 11,at Hailey's Club in Denton

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 >>

Show Announcements: Primus, Real Estate, Ha Ha Tonka, Titus Andronicus, Motley Crue, Poison, New York Dolls, Def Leppard, Matt and Kim, Del The Funky Homosapien, Fishboy, Rooney, Das Racist & More!

Les Claypool of Primus​Among the many arguments that dominated our corner of the high school cafeteria was the topic of world's best bass player. One kid was confident that Flea was the greatest. Another kid was a really big fan of Dave Matthews Band, so he thought that guy was really good. But in ... More >>

Q&A: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin on Being the Rudy of Indie Rock

Is Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin going to make Rock Notre Dame?​Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin is just like any other touring indie band trying to make a name for itself in the current American musical landscape. They are not very well known, nor do they have the drawing power ... More >>

A Blow-by-Blow Field Report From Austin City Limits 2010.

Over The Weekend Picture Shows: Matt & Kim and The National at House of Blues (Different Nights)

All photos by Kevin TodoraMatt & Kim's Matt Johnson had them smiling on Friday night.​ Turns out, Austin wasn't the only place to be this weekend. With plenty of spillover acts coming through to play Dallas on the way down I-35, Dallas was kind of a hot spot, too. Two also-billed-for-ACL acts ... More >>

ACL 2010 So-Far Superlatives: The Best Performers, Songs and Movements of Days One and Two.

Here we are, final morning of Austin City Limits, and we're getting all wistful and whatnot. It's a busy day ahead filled with North Texas connections like whoa: 15-year-old Dallas-born fiddle wunderkind Ruby Jane kicks the entire day off with her 11:15 a.m. set; Midlake will somehow have to physica ... More >>

ACL '10, Night Two: Muse, Matt & Kim and M.I.A. Muster Might, Magic and Meh.

​Night fell down on Austin Town and it figured it'd be a busy night. And with The xx and Temper Trap setting the table for LCD Soundsystem, Gogol Bordello, Monsters of Folk, Deadmau5, Matt & Kim, MIA and Muse, Saturday did indeed set it self up to be remembered as ACL 2010's strongest.Except f ... More >>

ACL Day One Recap: Hipsters, Hippies and The Poor Schlubs Stuck In Between.

Patrick MichelsJulian Casablancas wears his sunglasses at nights.​ Well, Austin City Limits, you redeemed yourself. After a slow start to the festivities, things picked up very quickly, as predicted, and, by three o'clock, things were in full swing. But Night One--despite names like Miike Snow, Gi ... More >>

Do It Live: Austin City Limits, Day Two

All photos by Patrick MichelsGrace Potter​For more photos from Friday, check out our slideshow.  In about half-an-hour, the Temper Trap will cause pelvises to thrust, Monsters of Folk will be thirty minutes from their beastly (two hour) set, and in about an hour LCD Soundsystem will be pluggi ... More >>

Good Friday: Fall Indie Fest, Matt & Kim, Fang Island, School Of Seven Bells, The xx, Morning Benders, Twin Sister, Cults, The National, Sarah Harmer, Two Door Cinema Club, Gaslight Anthem, Devendra Banhart & More!

​You may remember when I mentioned Grand Prairie's upcoming Fall Indie Fest in a story about suburban rock a few weeks ago. Well, Fall Indie Fest is finally here. While it doesn't have quite the same fanfare of the little festival in Austin this weekend, there is still reason aplenty to head out w ... More >>

Matt & Kim, Fang Island

Friday, October 8, at House of Blues

Q&A: Matt & Kim's Matt Johnson Talks Cuteness, Nudity, DIY and The Importance Of Not Overplaying Your Instrument.

Matt & Kim​For the past year, Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino of Brooklyn dance-punk duo Matt & Kim have been quietly making a case to replace Mates of States' Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel for the title of indie rock's reigning "It" couple. But don't call them "cute."With their songs "Good ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See Matt & Kim at the House of Blues on Friday

Just two years ago, when Brooklyn-based dance-punk duo Matt & Kim stopped through town, they did so with a gig at Fort Worth DIY space 1919 Hemphill. Last year, when the band returned, it did so with a gig at the House of Blues' Cambridge Room. And, this weekend, when the band stops through town ... More >>

Staff Trax: Matt & Kim, Dutch, Jimmy Eat World, Uncle Tupelo, The Verve, John Cale,

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 >>

Last Night: Built to Spill, Finn Riggins and Telegraph Canyon at the Granada Theater

Built to Spill, Finn Riggins, Telegraph CanyonGranada TheaterAugust 11, 2010Better than: your nephew's second birthday.Mattie StaffordSee the rest of Mattie's shots from last night's show here.​Last night's showcase at the Granada Theater, which featured performances from Boise's Built to Spill an ... More >>

Show Announcements: Vampire Weekend with Beach House and The Very Best, Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards Festival, Devendra Barnhart, Citizen Cope, Black Label Society, and more

Annie Reeds​Just the other morning, Vampire Weekend announced that they, along with Beach House and The Very Best, will be coming to the Palladium Ballroom on Wednesday, October 6. Both Vampy and Beach House came through recently, and we gave both performances high marks. So, with the addition of ... More >>

Q&A: Giggle Party Tells Us Why It's Bailing On Dallas.

Bad news, fans of things that are fun: Giggle Party is bailing on Dallas-Fort Worth for the greener pastures of San Francisco. Right after this weekend, in fact. Turns out bassist Jason Reichl is headed that way for real-life, not-at-all-music-related career reasons--and GP keyboardist Kat Michie ... More >>

Austin City Limits Announces 2010 Lineup...

​It's that time of year, again. The Austin City Limits Festival line-up was unveiled early this morning via the fest's official website. There isn't any question: This year's docket will have people gabbing--whether it's vitriolic hate or nostalgic, warm-fuzzies. Sure, for many, bashing on the cho ... More >>

Watch: Erykah Badu's Matt & Kim- and JFK-Inspired Video For "Window Seat"

At 3:33 a.m. on Saturday morning (Eastern Time), Erykah Badu debuted the above Matt & Kim-inspired video for her new single, "Window Seat," on her Web site. The single is the first off her New Amerykah Pt. II: Return of the Ankh album, which will be released for purchase tomorrow.And, just two d ... More >>

Erykah Badu Went to Dealey Plaza, Got Naked, Shot Video. City Hall Distances!

On March 17, Erykah Badu and a small crew went down to Dealey Plaza to shoot a very naked video for "Window Seat."​Earlier this morning, Pete posted the evidence to DC9: Erykah Badu's "Window Seat" video, the latest informercial for New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh, in stores tomorrow ... More >>

As Deep Ellum Rises From the Ashes, Venerable Club Dada Goes Dark

How To Succeed As An Indie Rock/Dance Punk Duo, With Matt And Kim

Math The Band

Don't Worry (Slanty Shanty)

Giggle Party Might Have The Best Video Of The Year. Check Out "Jason Bought A Hatchet."

The above new video for "Jason Bought A Hatchet", from the Matt & Kim-ish, DOMA-nominated oddballs in Giggle Party? Best of the year so far. For. Real.Seriously, check it out. It's animated by Damien Weighill and illustrated by Stephen Wake, who, together, co-directed it.

Man Man,The Boom Boom Box, Giggle Party

Friday, April 24, at The Lounge on Elm Street

Last Night: Cut Copy, Matt & Kim at the Granada Theater

Cut Copy, Matt & KimGranada TheaterMarch 7, 2009 Better than: anything that someone who originally found Matt and Kim's cheeriness to be a little annoying could ever expect their stage show to be. Matt and Kim Yesterday was Kim Shifino's happiest day ever. Or, rather, it sure seemed that ... More >>

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 >>

Cut Copy, Matt & Kim, Knightlife

Saturday, March 7, at the Granada Theater

The Black Keys, Jessica Lea Mayfield

Friday, September 26, at the Granada Theater

Good Friday: Dove Hunter, RTB2, Denton Pop Fest, Fuck Yeah Fest, The Felons