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Eric Diep

Eric Diep is the Dallas Observer music editor. He focuses on hip-hop but is a devoted listener to all genres. Before joining the newspaper in April 2025, Eric freelanced for Billboard, Complex, Vulture, HipHopDX and XXL.

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‘What a Stupid Law’: Readers Outraged After Venues Forced to Drop Covers

By Eric DiepOctober 25, 2025

The Free Man Lounge and Revelers Hall owners made their issues with the City of Dallas public about the removal of a cover for live music.

Mesquite’s Hannah Jadagu Trades Bedroom Pop for Wispy Synthesizers on Describe

By Eric DiepOctober 24, 2025

The 23-year-old singer’s new album is calm and inviting, featuring lead singles “My Love” and “Normal Today.”

Rico Nasty Is Rap’s Weird Emo Cousin

By Eric DiepOctober 23, 2025

Before her debut at The Bomb Factory, Rico shares details on evolving as an artist and why more than one woman can be at the top.

UPDATED: Bishop Arts Venue Says City Prohibited Them From Charging a Cover

By Eric DiepOctober 21, 2025

Revelers Hall owner Jason Roberts shares that he is in the “same boat” as other Deep Ellum businesses like The Free Man with new city rule.

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The Dallas Concerts to Look Forward to This Fall

By Eric DiepOctober 21, 2025

Janet Jackson, Maroon 5, Playboi Carti and DJ Snake are some of the acts performing in and around Dallas this fall.

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‘It’s New D or Nothing’: HeadHuncho Amir’s 50 Year Run Proves He’s Here to Stay

By Eric DiepOctober 20, 2025

Listen to the New Dallas rapper’s latest mixtape out now.

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Follow Emory, Texas, Native Billie Jo Jones on Keith Urban’s New Show The Road

By Eric DiepOctober 20, 2025

The rising country star is joins 11 other standout performers going across the country and opening for Keith Urban on his tour.

Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48

By Eric DiepOctober 18, 2025

Limp Bizkit shared on Instagram that Sam Rivers had died on Saturday. “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the band wrote.

Watch Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Rip Songs at Trees and The Echo Lounge

By Amy Young and OthersOctober 17, 2025

Co-founder of the legendary, larger-than-life rock band has passed away after suffering recent injuries from a fall.

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UPDATED: See Renderings of McKinney’s Sunset Amphitheater Set for 2026

By Eric DiepOctober 16, 2025

The future site of the 20,000-seat facility will be a first-of-its-kind premium live music venue in Texas.

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Hoobastank Doesn’t Take Themselves Too Seriously

By Eric DiepOctober 16, 2025

Before Hoobastank comes to Dallas, Doug Robb talks about new music and that one time he failed at singing “Crawling in the Dark” in a karaoke video game.

R&B and Neo Soul Pioneer D’Angelo Has Passed at Age 51

By Eric DiepOctober 14, 2025

Multiple Grammy Award winner D’Angelo, known for three timeless albums, has died. He was one of our greatest artists.

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Watch Paul Wall Bring Out Frankie J, Perform Houston Classics at State Fair Show

By Eric DiepOctober 13, 2025

Paul Wall headlined the main stage at the State Fair of Texas, performing songs like “Chunk Up the Deuce” to thousands of fans.

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At STAYC’s Texas Return, Their Bubblegum K-Pop Gets a Bit Too Sweet

By Eric DiepOctober 12, 2025

STAYC’s second world tour stopped in Irving, which was full of colorful sounds and brightness. It was all beauty bomb.

Shaboozey Savors the Moment With Leon Bridges at First Sold-Out Billy Bob’s Show

By Eric DiepOctober 10, 2025

Shaboozey’s headlining tour turned up the fun at the world’s largest honky tonk in Fort Worth with a surprise from Leon Bridges.

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Leon Bridges Honored With Street Toppers in Fort Worth: ‘This City Raised Me’

By Eric DiepOctober 9, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning artist from Fort Worth is immortalized in the place where he recorded his first album, which started it all.

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Tye Harris Proves His Doubters Wrong at Puzzles Sold-Out Recital

By Eric DiepOctober 8, 2025

The Dallas rapper has evolved from his T.Y.E. days, pulling together his viral piano clips for a special show at Puzzles Deep Ellum.

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RUSH Honors Late Bandmate With Surprise Tour, Shares Fort Worth Dates

By Eric DiepOctober 6, 2025

RUSH co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are coming to North Texas next summer, marking the first time touring together in eleven years.

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Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole and Jeremih Deliver Classics Despite Delays in Little Elm

By Eric DiepOctober 5, 2025

The first Tacos and Beats Festival brought some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B to Texas. It wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.

Diddy Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The disgraced music mogul, after conviction on prostitution-related charges, possibly faced more than 11 years in prison.

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Reviews Are In for Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: Where to Celebrate

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

Early reviews indicate Swift’s 12th studio album is filled with bangers that’ll make us dance. Your guide for hearing the songs in Dallas.

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You Can Now Watch HeadHuncho Amir’s New Video for “You the Biggest”

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The Dallas rapper is motivating the city again with an upcoming mixtape. “I’m coming. No skips,” he says.

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