Nestled on West Jefferson Street in Oak Cliff, illuminated by a neon exterior and designed with an art deco interior, sits a theater as iconic as the stories that surround it. The Texas Theatre is a Dallas landmark and hosts rare 35mm films on a regular basis, but the 86-year-old theater doubles…

It’s Thanksgiving this week, but the music isn’t taking a vacation. Prep yourself for in-laws and extended family with shows by rapper Rittz; Tyler, the Creator; or Reverend Horton Heat. After the plates are cleared Thursday, Armoury D.E. hosts a night of Canadian electronica. And Band of Heathens kicks off…

This week brings a chance to hear a few Dallas Observer Music Award nominees, such as Mothership and From Parts Unknown. It’s also Denton-born Oaktopia’s premiere in Dallas; it’ll feature 21 Savage, Phantogram, Lil Yachty and others. Imagine Dragons7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., 214-222-3687 or americanairlinescenter.com,…

With this week’s lineup, it may be hard to decide which show(s) to spend your money on. But any way you choose, you’ll be in for a treat. Jay-Z starts us off with a stop through town in support of his latest album, 4:44, and Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett…

Easing your way out of a Halloween weekend hangover will be easy, thanks to a great lineup of shows this week. If you were one of the lucky ones who stayed glued to your computer and scored tickets to LCD Soundsystem before the show sold out, you’ll be the envy…

Leading us into the spooky weekend are Chicano Batman, the Afghan Whigs, Halsey and more. Friday is sure to fill all of our candy-coated hearts with tricks, treats, sin and seduction when Neighborhood Cult’s Taboo party at Shipping and Receiving provides the perfect soundtrack to a night of mischief with local…

This week, we see dynamic duo Run The Jewels play a show with Danny Brown at South Side Ballroom, the Roots team up with Erykah Badu and the Dallas Pops at Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Macklemore reminds us that he’s more than a thrift shop guru, and more. Run…

Whether you’re a Top 40 junkie, like to remember music as it was in the ’60s or prefer under-the-radar indie rock, there’s a concert for you this week. If you snagged your tickets early, you’ll enjoy Harry Styles’ sold out show Tuesday night or you can check out The Beach Boys…

Welcome to October, the month of pumpkins, hoodie weather and, duh, Halloween. To get this most festive month kicked off, let’s take a look at some of the first week’s best concerts, including Wilco, Crystal Castles and Lynyrd Skynyrd headlining the third annual Laid Back Fest. Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions10 p.m…

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the total value of the recording industry reached more than $15 billion last year. (We sure love our music.) And about half of that dollar amount came from online streaming of some kind. While Spotify and YouTube certainly offer convenience and the…

Say sayonara to summer this week as we ring in a season that promises pumpkins, picnics in the park and (hopefully) lower electricity bills. This week, an impressive music lineup will fill your heart with nostalgia and perhaps introduce you to your new favorite band. Depeche Mode, The Church and…

This week’s music lineup is the most impressive we’ve seen in a few months, spanning everything from Dallas-bred alt-country to experimental music and bubblegum pop. The former Dallasites of Dark Rooms return to town for a show at Club Dada on Monday, former ’90s boy band Hanson proves it’s still…

As we bid adieu to the hottest month of the year, September already proves it’s going to be better than August, and not just because it starts us off with a three-day weekend. There’s plenty of great music to get excited about. Nineties alternative darlings Goo Goo Dolls play a relocated…

As temperatures slowly decline and tastes of pumpkin pie and cinnamon-sprinkled everything make their way into our minds, let’s end the recent string of 100-degree days with a bang. This week offers a great opportunity to check out both up-and-coming acts and well-known artists, as well as a couple of…

This week begins with a solar eclipse and plenty of watching parties around town. But if you packed up your telescopes and traveled to its path of totality because a partially eclipsed sun just isn’t good enough, you’re going to miss some seriously stellar shows this week. Pop-punk alum Simple Plan plays…

This week begins with a solar eclipse and plenty of watching parties around town. But if you packed up your telescopes and traveled to its path of totality because a partially eclipsed sun just isn’t good enough, you’re going to miss some seriously stellar shows this week. Stars abound early this week…

Recently, NASA announced it is looking for a planetary protection officer — someone tasked with protecting the planet from potential aliens, all to the tune of a six-figure salary. It sounds like something straight out of Men In Black, but if you meet the space program’s qualifications, you could hold…

The time is here for stepping out of the comfort of your air-conditioned home and Netflix queue and into the wide world of roadshows. This week is jam-packed with names hotter than August temperatures. Lionel Richie’s rescheduled concert from earlier this summer kicks off a stretch of great shows, including…

Only 10 sweltering Fridays stand between you and the start of fall. That’s some progress, at least. But until we get to pretend that it makes any difference in high temperatures around Texas, let’s hack through one of those weeks with some good music. Neil Diamond kicks things off with…