Fresh Ghosts Summons the Spirit of Denton’s Music With a Debut Album
When guitarist and recording engineer Alex Hastings first started making music, he had no idea what sounds he wanted to create.
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First Look: Rye Offers Avante-Garde Cocktails and Small Bites to Savor
If you’re still waiting on your reservation for Apothecary, you’ll probably have better luck getting into Tanner Agar’s other concept, Rye.
‘I’m Freaking Out’ – Local Creators Respond to OnlyFans’ Ban on Adult Content
The pandemic created a surge of side hustles as people looked for ways to make extra money while quarantined at home.
Erin Kinsey Saves Face With New Single ‘Drunk Too’
While she may not be old enough to legally drink, 20-year-old Erin Kinsey uses alcohol as a crutch on her debut single “Drunk Too.”
Filmmaker Said Abusaud Shines a Glowing Light on Minority Artists
When Said Abusaud first launched Afterglow Photography in 2015, he wanted to give Dallas a facelift through its arts scene, putting diverse artists and subjects at the forefront.
The Round Up Saloon Abruptly Closes Red Lounge, Leaving Queens Without Gigs
When the pandemic ordered LGBTQ+ bars closed, drag performers were forced to get creative, pivoting to online performances.
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EB Rebel Wants Southern Hospitality and No Boxes
When EB Rebel left Dallas for Brooklyn in 2016, she carried her hometown with her, at least in her heart.
Black Pistol Fire Is Shooting For Fame in Texas
Last month, Austin-based duo Black Pistol Fire played Trees in one of their first shows since the pandemic began.
First Look: Music and Asian Cuisine Collide at Wok Star
Over in The Hill, Wok Star offers Chinese-inspired cuisine in a space honoring music legends, past and present. The space previously occupied by Nazca Kitchen contains a bright red aesthetic with paintings of icons like David Bowie, Lady Gaga and more.
We Need a Guitar Hero, and Zach Person Is Among a Crop of Austin Musicians Ready to Step In
Zach Person was a skateboarding kid in North Carolina when his friends turned him on to the music of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. He was enticed by the sounds of the electric guitar, and when he began to take lessons, he took inspiration from BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughn and…
Chefs Collaborate with Dallas 24 Hour Club on Cookbook to Support Addiction Recovery
Last year, when COVID-19 forced the Dallas 24 Hour Club to cancel their annual Dallas All-Star Chef Classic benefit dinner, they quickly had to come up with an alternative solution to raise funds for sober living.
Podcasters Say Sexual Health Is Taboo Among Latinx Communities Because of Machismo
Although casual hookups and encounters were strongly discouraged during the early stages of the pandemic, there’s never a bad time for sex education, especially as things, er, loosen up.
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First Look at Apothecary, Greenville’s New Place to Be, If You Can Get In
Clandestinely situated on Lowest Greenville, in the space previously occupied by Wah Wah Room, Apothecary is an elegant new speakeasy concept from the minds behind Rye.
Fort Worth Is Having an All-Latin Music Festival for the First Time in 12 Years
Dallas-based artist manager Lorenzo Zenteno wants to shine a light on Latinx and Hispanic artists.
Zeke Forever Stepped Into the Dark for New Album Kryptonite
As a teenager, Zeke Forever’s biggest source of inspiration was his older self.
PhotoGraffiti at Deep Ellum Art Co. Shows Off Rising Dallas Photographers
Lots of us have go-to photographers who allow us to live vicariously through their imagery, whose feeds we stalk after every major concert or event.
The City Wants a Quieter Deep Ellum, but Local Businesses Are Pushing Back
As business owners began getting warnings from code enforcement about noise, it seemed to them that the rules had changed. They didn’t, but the people enforcing them did.
Singer Rafa’s Music Is a Delicious Tex-Mex Combination
The sounds of Texas and Mexico collide in singer Rafa’s music. Having grown up along the Mexican border, the artist spent his childhood dividing his time between both worlds.
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Deep Dallas Radio Lends a Traditional Hand to New Indie Artists
Traditional radio is alive and well, even if streaming is overtaking the way we consume music.
During the Pandemic, Livingston Had to Learn to Live With Viral Fame
Last year, Drake Livingston was an average teenager chasing a dream and trying to find his place in the world
First Look: The New Food Hall in Downtown Dallas Gets It Right
Yet another food hall has opened in North Texas. This past weekend, The Exchange celebrated its grand opening in downtown Dallas’ AT&T Discovery District.
Local Kink Enthusiasts Say TikTok Is Getting It All Wrong
When Tumblr was scrubbed of NSFW content in 2018, sex enthusiasts found new outlets to share information. Granted, not all of the NSFW content is pornographic in nature, but largely educational.