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DC9er Mixtape, Vol. 44: T0MMYL33J0N3Z

T0MMYL33J0N3Z (aka Robbie Call) has been DJing since the early 2000s, but he would prefer it if his DJ chronology started in 2007. "There was a time when I was a trance DJ in the early 2000s when I spiked my hair like a Dragon Ball Z character and was way too into trance," the DJ admits. "Let's forg ... More >>

The Fray's Isaac Slade: "We Are An Aftermath of Disappointment Band."

Denver quartet The Fray are one of those successful pop bands that are pretty easy to dislike. Their songs pop up on shows like Grey's Anatomy and the band has built a loyal fan base within the Christian music market. However, despite massive popularity, songs such as "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and ... More >>

D.V.S* On the Ying and Yang of His Latest Dual Release

New York City's Derek VanScoten is a musical innovator. He's given a whole new meaning to the term "one-man band," as he electronically dishes out tracks while simultaneously looping guitar riffs in his solo project, D.V.S*. VanScoten worked consistently over the last year on a double album, entitl ... More >>

In Which We Ask The New KXT Program Director About #KXTFail, Among Other Things.

We may or may not have found Mark Abuzzahab's Driver's License photo.​No, Mark Abuzzahab, the new program director at KXT-91.7 FM (and their very first, by the way), isn't here yet. Won't be for a few more weeks. He's still down in Austin, finishing up his stint as the music director at KGSR-93.3 ... More >>

Erykah Badu to Join My Morning Jacket As Guest For Streaming Tuesday Night Concert

Once-in-a-lifetime events sometimes happen more than once, turns out. Next Tuesday night, when My Morning Jacket performs in its hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, to celebrate the release of their new album, Circuital, they will be joined on stage by one Erykah Badu, just as they so memorably were t ... More >>

Extended Q&A (With Audio!): The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne Talks NX35, Festivals, Midlake and Deep Ellum.

It's not hard to see how The Flaming Lips earned its repuation as festival kings.​In this week's print edition of the Observer, you'll see some of the fruits that came from a conversation I shared with Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne a little over a week ago as part of a preview for the NX35 Con ... More >>

STS9's Not The Jam Band You Think It Is

Eli Young Band Adds A Little Nashville Spice to Denton

Neon Indian hits the national scene

Gig Alert: Neon Indian at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios

No need to be shy, Alan.​At the risk of beating you over the head with this information, it seems worth our while to remind you that tonight marks the much-anticipated debut of Alan Palomo's newest project, Neon Indian, which has garnered praise from outlets far beyond us and the normal local musi ... More >>

VEGA/Neon Indian Returns To Texas, Still Without Gear

Dagny PiaseckiAlan used to own this keyboard.​Spoke with Alan Palomo earlier today to welcome the VEGA/Neon Indian frontman back to Texas, but also to inquire on the latest with his bands' gear situation since it was stolent last week. Seemed an especially pressing concern--what with Neon Indian s ... More >>

Neon Indian Details, Album Info Revealed

The cover for the upcoming Psychic Chasms.Maybe you've seen some of the to-do surrounding Neon Indian? Perhaps on another Dallas-based blog? They've got a pretty cool sun-drenched sound--kinda like the audio equivalent of the visuals in Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" video, only not as nightmarish a ... More >>

Widespread Yawning

Pass the bong—and the NoDoz

Cut the cards, ante up

Spot reshuffles the deck