Salim Nourallah

Here are the Winners of the 2012 Dallas Observer Music Awards

Photos: Tabula Rasa, Chemistry Set, Sunward, Salim Nourallah at Dada

Tabula Rasa celebrated their 20th anniversary on Saturday, along with a reunion from the Chemistry Set, and sets from Sunward and Salim Nourallah.

Preview: Sarah Jaffe, Zhora, John Singer Sergeant at Granada Theater

Saturday, May 5, at Granada Theater

The No-Holds-Barred Salim Nourallah/John Dufilho Interview You've Always Wanted To Read

Mixtape Monday: Power Trip, Charlie B and More DFW in Your Monitors

There are quite a few notable local albums coming down the mountain, either now or in the near future. Look, I even made a short list: Power Trip, "Brainwave" Dallas finest thrash mechanics just released their three-song EP on Lockin' Out Records, and one of the songs is a Prong cover. Remember Pr ... More >>

Picture Show: Salim Nourallah and Nicholas Altobelli at AT&T PAC's Patio Sessions

Taryn WalkerNicholas Altobelli at the ol' Patio. ​Yesterday's weather was perfect for bumming around, grilling, Kung Fu-ing, Mavericking, Whirleyballing, or patio sessioning. In last week's Patio Session, Tiger Darrow and Cary Pierce played under a staticky-gray sky. Last night at the AT&T PAC ... More >>

Presenting Yet Another New Free Local Concert Series, Patio Sessions, Which Starts Tonight.

​Speaking of shows going on tonight, there's one more you should know about: Starting tonight and running every Thursday evening through the end of June, we, along with the fine folks at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, will be bringing you yet another free series of shows featuring local arti ... More >>

Over The Weekend: Trashcan Sinatras at The Loft

The Trashcan Sinatras, Salim NourallahThe LoftMarch 4, 2011 Better than: looking for closeout deals at the Borders in Uptown and Highland Park. Eric GrubbsTrashcan Sinatras​ There are shows where you completely forget about the pains of the day, like the rising price of gas, job woes, or the ri ... More >>

The Problem With Home Recordings

Our 22nd annual music awards honor a thriving, collaborative scene that's finally getting its due.

Old 97's To Release Covers EP, Mimeograph, Next Week

​Well, this kinda came out of nowhere: Next week--a week from tomorrow, in fact--the Old 97's will release a four-song covers EP, called Mimeograph, via new West Records. The album, which comes before the band's planned double-album release this fall, finds the old Dallas favorites covering The Ro ... More >>

The Monco Poncho

Miserable Man (Self-released)

Old 97's To Start Recording New Album at Sons of Hermann Hall Next Week. And Producer Salim Nourallah Offers Us Some Insight...

Time, once again, to bust these gems out.​Rhett Miller, if nothing else, should be commended for being quite the active reader. Dude does his homework, that's all I'm saying. First time he and I ever spoke, just a few weeks into my gig here at the Dallas Observer, just how curious an information-s ... More >>

Good Friday: The Phuss, Florene, Fear Factory, Hats & Statues, Musem Creatures, ODYSSEY, Bridges & Blinking Lights, Salim Nourallah, Exit 380, The Rocketboys, Odis, Plumbrella, Automorrow, The Cut*Off, Darktown Strutters and Grassfight

Because we mention 17 shows after the jump. Get it?​Raise your hands if you're glad you don't have to drive north or south on I-35 this week to catch a festival? Great! Too bad there's still plenty to see around the Metroplex this weekend, suckers.No more histrionics--let's just dive right into yo ... More >>

Salim Nourallah To Record Entire Old 97's Four-Night Stand Next Week

​As mentioned last month, the Old 97's are going back into the studio with Salim Nourallah in January, but they're not waiting until then to start recording. Nourallah and engineer Rip Rowan will record the entirety of the 97's four-night stand at Sons of Hermann Hall next Sunday through Wednesday ... More >>

Good Friday: Salim Nourallah, Vic Chesnutt, Bridges & Blinking Lights, 311, Grooms, 100 Damned Guns, Air Review, Deathray Davies, Eric Hutchinson, Trivium, and Knights In Satan's Service.

​Well, the weekend's here, thank the Lord. And, as always, we're here to present you with your concert-attending plans. First, as always, the shows we've already hyped...Tonight, Bill Callahan stops by the Granada Theater, Colourmusic pops on in to The Cavern and The Edge Steals Christmas out at t ... More >>

Bonus MP3: Buttercup -- "Always Alcohol"

Creston Funk IIIWhy do you build me up, Buttercup? (Too obvious?)​Honestly? I don't know too much about San Antonio-based rock outfit Buttercup . Well, other than the fact that the band spent last fall here in Dallas while Salim Nourallah produced its new full-length release The Weather Here, and ... More >>

DC9 in SPACE, Ep. 17: Salim Nourallah

...and for the Youtube inclined, we begrudgingly present your alternative Youtube link.It's tough to deny the pop sensibilities of Salim Nourallah. If anything, we've come to expect that talent from him. Which might be why his latest--and supposedly final--release, Constellation, came off as such a ... More >>

Good Friday: The Felons, Joe Ely, Peacemaker, Telegraph Canyon, Sleep Whale, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Daniel Francis Doyle, Little Black Dress, Record Hop

Weekend's here and I'm sure we're all eager to get it launched. So, without further ado, let's get right into it. First, the shows we've already talked up...Tonight, Ben Kweller stops in for a homecoming gig of sorts at the Granada Theater, Cryptacize stops by Rubber Gloves for a set with Fishboy an ... More >>

Spirits Were High At Last Night's Listening Room Grand Opening...

We should have some images from last night's show coming soon. As soon as we get 'em, we'll share 'em.The most common reaction to The Listening Room's grand opening last night? Head shaking. Not because people disapproved of the room's decor or its layout or, really, anything having to do with the r ... More >>

Bonus MP3: Salim Nourallah -- "Endless Dream Days"

Jason JanikSalim Nourallah, a little bit happier. Stopped by the Lakewood Landing relatively late the other night, and ran into a friend who'd read my article on Salim Nourallah's latest (and perhaps his last) disc, Constellation. It was a friendly conversation, of course, but my friend told me he o ... More >>

Salim Nourallah's New Record Could Also Be His Last

Good Friday: The Feds, Astronautalis, King Khan & BBQ Show, The Eagles, Jack Ingram, Dale Watson, Do For It Records' Launch Party, I Love Math, Nouns Group

Kinda an interesting weekend upon us, now that it's the end of the day on Friday and all. While there's a lot happening early next week, the weekend's kinda dry as big, big shows go. Anyway, onto the show's we already told you about... Tonight, there's a big one (Of Montreal and Icy Demons at ... More >>

Dashboard Confessional, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Tom Gabel, and The Prophet Bar are Full of Surprises

A Dashboard Confessional member actually chose to live in Dallas. Also: Austin's Fun Fun Fun Fest Brings another Spillover, and—Hey—have you seen the Prophet bar's upcoming show calendar?

Be There: Carter Albrecht Memorial Show At Club Dada Tonight

DOMA XX: Showcase Merchandise Infomation

Salim Nourallah Is Big In Fake Australian Advertising, Mate

And, In Salim Nourallah Matters...

Over The Weekend: Lions, Dave Little, Electric Six, Beowulf

Guiding Big D's Sonic Pilgrims

Enough with the turkeys, now for a little locally baked dessert

Big D's Great Roar

2007 Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase

No DOMA Drama

This is s'posed to be fun, remember?

And Another Thing

Salim Nourallah, Johnny Lloyd Rollins, The Hero Factor, Gazelles, Airline

Thursday, January 25, at ellum:ONSTAGE

New, uh, Life in Deep Ellum

Zac's Tracks o' Wax

It Was the Art!

See a vast Conspiracy at the Longhorn Ballroom

The Cut*off

Saturday, October 14, at the Wreckroom

Careful What You Wish For...

Odds & Ends

In this corner: Salim Nourallah. In the other corner: Doug Simmons. Let's roll!

Odds & Ends

Grab your intertube and float down to San Marcos for two of Dallas' most acclaimed bands

2006 Dallas Observer Music Awards

Salim Nourallah

Beautiful Noise (Western Vinyl)

They Are the Champions

The unofficial music awards

Drumroll, Please

Dallas Observer Music Awards 2005

Around Hear

The best 10 local albums of 2004

Bob Schneider and Salim Nourallah

Thursday, August 26

Shibboleth (with Salim Nourallah), Volcano, I´m Still Excited!!

Sunday, July 18, at Barley House

Going Through Changes

Salim Nourallah, who's become a different man over the years, isreleasing three new recordings