Despite leaving New York to escape the grind, the producer, rapper and DJ formerly known as Blue, the Misfit has kept himself busy since moving back to Dallas last year.

The indie icon is known for canceling or walking out on his shows. This time, however, it’s pretty understandable.

We tracked down the founder of “Whitechappell Roan” to find out just how serious this new cover band is and how his hunt for a 70-year-old drummer is going.

More than 100 “Directioners” attended a memorial for the singer at White Rock Lake on Sunday.

The growing chain with locations in malls across Texas started out as a booth at the back of a Frisco antique mall.

Dallas band Ishi and up-and-coming student groups will perform at Strauss Square on Oct. 25.

At “Swifties for Harris” events, Taylor Swift fans are using friendship bracelets and karaoke to campaign like it’s 1989.

“The Indie Artist’s Guide to the Industry” is a 350-page manual on how to make it as an independent musician.

For better or for worse, North Texas artists always leave their mark on shows such as “American Idol” and “The Voice.”