We go to a lot of gigs here at DC9. We don't write about most of them. We do it because we've got an awful lot of local music, across three major cities, to keep tabs on. Now and again, on a trip to catch something we're keen on seeing, we get a fleeting glimpse of something incredible that's worth ... More >>
Guys, the weather forecast for this week is decidedly bad news. We know you all like to get out there, see things and do stuff (this is a very inclusive blog post). We would never discourage you from that. However, seeing as the weather can't even be bothered to get above fifty whole degrees, and I' ... More >>
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 >>
Alexander FloresWearing this shirt's an easy way to pick a fight with the guy standing behind you.On Saturday, at the Superpages.com Center in Dallas, Warped Tour brought its particular brand of headbang rock to rain-soaked Dallas. Bands included Andrew W.K., Motion City Soundtrack, Sum 41, Maxwe ... More >>
On July 3, the Vans Warped Tour makes its stop in Dallas. I attended last year and, besides having to spend $4 on a bottle of water and nearly passing out a couple of times, I had a great time. Last year, there was several old-school punk and hip-hop bands sandwiched between a lot of emo acts. Th ... More >>
After the Warped Tour stops through town on Sunday, a handful of the bands on the tour--Dance Gavin Dance, A Skylit Drive and Hit The Lights--will be stopping by Denny's, because, hey, why not?According to the press release announcing the after-party, "These select bands will hang out with fans whi ... More >>
The Best Damn Thing (RCA)
Diva Dumbdown
Sunday, April 24, at Smirnoff Music Centre
For musicians these days, speaking out against President Bush isn'trisky so much as trendy
DV8 could be the standout at the North Texas New Music Festival
Enjoying Life on Other Planets, Supergrass grows up, but not old
February 4-6
Now that's what I call music
October 31; November 5
June 28
Sparta leaves At the Drive-In, expectations and a so-called hiatus behind
You wanted the worst--you got it!
November 23 and 24
The mother of all-ages shows takes to the stage
