The Psychedelic Furs

Courtney Love, Smash Mouth, Icona Pop, Bob Schneider and More Top Show Announcements

More '90s bands are coming to town! The Dream is alive! Out of the bands below that I'm announcing are coming to town, a handful of them peaked a couple of decades ago. Now go watch that music video for the song "Good" by Better than Ezra to take you on a little trip down memory lane.

Imagine Dragons, BFD 13, The Psychedelic Furs, Aaron Carter and More Show Announcements

OK guys, this week is a little skimpy on the announcements, but rest easy knowing that so many good summer, fall and Justin Timberlake concerts have already been announced. What upcoming concert are you most excited for? See you in the comments!

Who Rules Dallas DJing? Meet Five of the Contenders

DJs are no longer the music geeks they used to be. Now, they are front and center and depended on, not just to speak the language of the party but to create the conversation itself. This Friday, the Red Bull Thre3style Sub Regional Qualifying competition will kick things off in North Texas for thei ... More >>

Ten of This Week's Top Show Announcements: Wanda Jackson, Helio Sequence, John Legend and More

Check out our amazingly comprehensive concert calendar for more Wanda JacksonThursday, September 27, at Granada Theater, $24-$49The last time the incomparable Wanda Jackson came to town, she was backed by the King Bucks at the Kessler Theater. On air on 1310-AM The Ticket a few days later, King Buck ... More >>

Five Dallas Music Venues We Wish Were Still Open

In any major city, musical venues come and go. Some closures are well-deserved: bad sound, weak promotions, etc. But other times, a place shutting its doors is a kick in the teeth for any local music fan. Here is my list of five long-gone musical establishments I wish were still open. Agora Ballroo ... More >>

Todd Rundgren Dedicates His Latest Album to Memory of the Late Frankie 45

​There are at least two notable local music connections to noted pop experimentalist Todd Rundgren. The first is the fact that Neon Indian's chillwaves rode not one, but two Rundgren samples on their debut album Psychic Chasms, with "Deadbeat Summer" using some of Rundgren's "Izzat Love?" track an ... More >>

Last Night: Psychedelic Furs at the Granada Theater

The Psychedelic FursGranada TheaterApril 24, 2011Better than: the last three times I saw the Furs.Kevin TodoraA shot from a past Furs performance the Granada, from back in July 2010.​Seeing that this was the third time in less than two years that the Psychedelic Furs have played Dallas, it was som ... More >>

Good Friday: The Actual Good Friday Edition

Those Darlins perform at Rubber Gloves tonight.​We've already had a busy week of shows, but that doesn't mean the weekend's shows will be spare. There's actually quite a few nice choices this weekend. Let's start by re-capping the oneswe've been mentioning all week.Tonight, Those Darlins will brin ... More >>

Poster of the Week: The Psychedelic Furs at the Granada Theater on Sunday Night

​White space! Crisp imagery! Sharp lettering! Popsicles!

Tonight, Tonight: British Sea Power at The Loft, Emmitt-Nershi Band at the Granada, Collin Herring at Lochrann's and One Red Martian at the Prophet Bar

It's a fairly packed Thursday evening of music tonight -- one that features local, national and even international talent.

Show Announcements: Chris Cornell, Lil Wayne, Unwed Sailor, Tapes N' Tapes, Mix Master Mike, Sleigh Bells, The Psychedelic Furs, Band Of Heathens, Basshunter, Danielson, Black Lips, The Strange Boys, Screeching Weasel & More!

Chris Cornell​Chris Cornell hasn't fallen off the map like most of his '90s grunge-rock counterparts -- he's actually done the opposite. His impressive work with Audioslave and recent Soundgarden reunion tours have kept him in the public eye. Hell, even his dud of an album, Scream, couldn't slow h ... More >>

Giveaway: A Pair of Tickets to See The Mike Dillon & Earl Harvin Show at The Kessler Theater on Saturday

Earl Harvin​Two of the top percussionists to ever come out of North Texas, Mike Dillon and Earl Harvin, have been teaming up for years to do their one-of-a-kind jazz performances. But the performances in the region have been few and far between of late--ever since Harvin moved to Berlin.But the tw ... More >>

Staff Trax: Titus Andronicus, Off With Their Heads, Basia Bulat, Jaydiohead, Manic Street Preachers and Love Spit Love

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 >>

Staff Trax: Shawn Chrystopher, Autolux, Drew Kennedy, Karen Elson, The Gaslight Anthem, Great Northern and The Psychedelic Furs.

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: Psychedelic Furs and She Wants Revenge at the Granada Theater

Psychedelic Furs, She Wants RevengeGranada TheaterJuly 1, 2010Better than: staying home to watch a brat pack movie on Insta-Netlfix.Kevin TodoraThe Psychedelic Furs​The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler had the time of his life last night. He was twirling, bunny-hopping, and unconsciously conducti ... More >>

The Psychedelic Furs, She Wants Revenge

Thursday, July 1, at the Granada Theater

Gig Alert, Bonus MP3 and a Giveaway: What Laura Says Hits The Prophet Bar Tonight.

What Laura Says​There's just something about Arizona that brings out the weirdness. Whether it's John McCain's bizarre choice for a VP candidate or legendary sun-drenched oddballs like the Meat Puppets, the desert air just seems to produce some strange results.Add What Laura Says to the long list ... More >>

Giveaway: Two Pairs of Tickets to See The Psychedelic Furs at the Granada of Thursday

You can't read Catherine Downes' take on the Psychedelic Furs's stop through the Granada Theater on Thursday night just yet--it's in this upcoming weeks' paper, and that sucker ain't out yet. But because I'm in a pretty decent mood this afternoon, here's a taste: Unlike many of their peers who rode ... More >>

A Golden Ticket Can Be Found At The End Of KXT's Pledge Rainbow...

​Surely, you've noticed the pledge drive efforts going on over at KKXT-91.7 FM of late, yeah? Us too.Annoying? Mostly. Necessary? Most definitely, given the station's public radio domain.But it's not all bad: Anyone and everyone who pledged to the station this week--and anyone and everyone who doe ... More >>

Show Announcements: Robert Plant, Green Day and More

​Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant now has a new band featuring a well-respected female Americana singer, but her name isn't Alison Krauss.Rather, Patty Griffin has been in the studio with Plant--along with Darrell Scott, Byron House, Marco Giovino and Buddy Miller--as The Band of Joy, which ... More >>

With Jamie Thompson's Return, Islands Rights Its Ship

For Once, The Psychedelic Furs Are Happy

Select House of Blues, Cambridge Room and Superpages Tix Available On The Cheap Today

​The folks at Live Nation aren't showing any signs of slowing what was originally supposed to be a summer-only deal of not charging service fees on Wednesday. In fact, since launching its deal back in June, the offers have only gotten more extravagant and varied. Why? Well, for one, I imagine, bec ... More >>

Live Nation Goes Bonkers With More Giveaways, Deals

​In case you haven't noticed, we, and everyone else (including Subway) have been kinda inundated with ticket offers and discounts from Live Nation all summer long.Well, this week, the folks at the national booking/promotions superpower have put a few more worth-mentioning doozies into the pot.Firs ... More >>

Echoes and Reverberations: Mad Chops and Culture Jamming on Fry Street

Check out our accompanying slideshow for more images from this week's installment of Echoes and Reverberations.Sly Stone was born there. Roy Orbison and Don Henley went to school there. Pat Boone and Dr. Phil even made the scene. But enough about all that: Let's talk about skronk monkeys trippin' b ... More >>

Hello, It's (Still) Me

Even after so many years and so many bands, Todd Rundgren keeps doing things his way

Charlie Sextion Talks Working With Dylan, Struggling To Find His Own Sound

Greyskull

Pretty in Ink (Self-released)

Good Ol' Bois

Back, Not Forth

How Come Nobody Bitches About $1.3 Mil Spent on Fair Park Band Shell No One Ever Uses?

The Polyphonic Spree's Sonic Bloom

In 2006, the band's Wait EP helped build A Fragile Army and start a digital revolution

All-Star Balloting

Drums & Tuba

Wednesday, September 6, at the Cavern

Wait No Longer, Spree Fans

Furs Trade

Richard Butler preps a new record and ponders his band's former glitz

Going on a Polyphonic Spree Spree

British Sea Power

Open Season (Rough Trade)

Dynah, The Hourly Radio and Black Tie Dynasty

Friday, September 10, at Double Wide

Pink Grease

This Is For Real (Mute Records)

The Psychedelic Furs

April 16

Kodak Moment

Thanks to sticks and Strokes, Longwave's Steve Schlitz doesn't have to move back to Rochester just yet

Pernice Brothers

Yours, Mine & Ours (Ashmont)

Play Ball

Plus: Spring Fever, No Sheet

The Strokes/The Walkmen

The Modern Age (Rough Trade/XL/Beggars Banquet)/The Walkmen (StarTime International)

Scene, Heard

Just in case you missed it

Brooklyn Dodgers

Blake Schwarzenbach says Jets to Brazil is a desperate band. A desperate American band.

Want out

Jeff Whittington has moved away from Adam's Farm and built his own brand-new thing

Out Here

Out There