Dallas hip-hop duo A.Dd+ are starting off 2013 by releasing a new mixtape and headlining their first show at Granada. Listen to the first single, “Suitcases,” off their upcoming DiveHiFlyLo release for a little taste of what you’re in for. Then get your ass to the show on Friday for…
New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men Friday, June 28, at American Airlines Center, $53-$93 Whoa. Just look at this bill. It’s now 2013, so the New Kids definitely aren’t so new anymore, and since they’re all middle-aged, I’d say they’ve been around the block a time…
Calexico, Bahamas Tuesday, January 22, at Granada Theater, $18-$29 The last time Calexico rolled through Dallas for their 2008 release, Carried to Dust, they were as effortless as a tumbleweed, but harnessed the power of a sand storm. It’s no news that since the mid ’90s, Tucson, Arizona’s Calexico has…
Stalley, Ace Mitch, Dustin Cavazos, Nice Major, -Topic, KO Boyz Saturday, January 19, at The Prophet Bar, $18 Maybach Music Group rapper Stalley was busy in 2012, mostly with the release of his popular mixtape, Savage Journey to the American Dream, featuring heavy-hitters like Rick Ross, Curren$y, 2 Chainz and…
Southern California metalcore foursome Of Mice & Men are hitting the road again after the re-release of their 2011 sophomore album The Flood. They’ve made no mention of a new album, but my guess is that they’ll whip out some heavy new material. A handful of equally heavy groups like…
The last time Calexico rolled through Dallas, for their 2008 release Carried to Dust, they were as effortless as a tumbleweed but harnessed the power of a sandstorm. Since the mid-’90s, the Tucson-based band has been fusing Latin American sounds with a good rock ‘n’ roll sensibility that has taken…
Bad Religion, Against Me!, Polar Bear Club Thursday, March 14, at House of Blues, $25 Tickets go on sale Friday to see punk warhorses Bad Religion, who are making a pit stop in Dallas after the release of their brand spankin’ new album, True North, next week. We’ll see if…
Robert Gomez, Evan Jacobs Wednesday, January 16, at Dan’s Silverleaf, Free A brand new effort from folk singer-songwriter Robert Gomez is called the Green Hour Residency at Dan’s Silverleaf. Come during happy hour in Denton for improvisational music from Gomez and former Midlake musician Evan Jacobs. Gomez has been a…
Muse, Dead Sara Wednesday, March 13, at American Airlines Center, $36.50-$61.50 Well, we all knew it was coming. After October’s The 2nd Law dropped, and, of course, after being unable to escape the “Madness” single no matter how far from civilization one ventured, we all knew it was only a…
B.B. King Saturday, January 12, at House of Blues, $65-$125 Blues legend B.B. King is on tour after celebrating the 50th anniversary of signing to ABC-Paramount Records. Fans and blues-lovers alike should not miss out on the rare opportunity to see the now 87-year-old mastermind musician live. He’ll probably bust…
Robby and Jennifer Rux greet me at the front door of an old brown fourplex, nestled comfortably on a tree-lined street in Fort Worth’s Fairmount Historic District. Their apartment, covered in posters, tapestries and age-old vinyl, serves as one of the few exclusively analog recording studios in North Texas. Together,…
Robby and Jennifer Rux greet me at the front door of an old brown fourplex, nestled comfortably on a tree-lined street in Fort Worth’s Fairmount Historic District. Their apartment, covered in posters, tapestries and age-old vinyl, serves as one of the few exclusively analog recording studios in North Texas. Together,…
The Growlers, The Vacant Lots Thursday, January 10, at Dada, $13/$15 Since 2006, Orange County has claimed a band of revved-up boys looking to start a fire, although more often than not they stick to creating the experimental surf sounds that mimic California’s beachy landscape and add a twist of…
Grupo Fantasma Friday, February 1, at Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge, $10 It’s impossible to stand still around the beats and horns of Austin’s 10-piece Latin funk band, Grupo Fantasma, who racked up a Grammy for their latest release, El Existential…
Come on, DFW. I have faith in you, but 2012’s showed us a few fashion trends that need to go bye-bye. It’s nothing personal, really. We all make mistakes. Headdresses Sigh. For now, we’ll just write it off as you trying to express your free and creative spirit, but really,…
Big Freedia, Ynfynyt Scroll, Yeahdef, Ocelot Monday, December 31, at Dada, $18-$25 When Big Freedia, the “queen diva of bounce,” was in town this past fall for Denton’s Hot Wet Mess, audiences saw a whole lot of ass-shaking from her and her crew. She gives it her all, which is…
Electro-pop band Starparty will be busting out the laser lights and glow sticks at Hailey’s in Denton with psychedelic pop band H.I. Jr. If you’re in the mood to dance, this will be the spot to be. For just $5 you can expect a free Champagne toast at midnight, a…
If you find yourself in Fort Worth, celebrate by checking out lo-fi dream-pop band Skeleton Coast, gritty rock ‘n’ roll group The Longshots and famed multi-instrumentalist Daniel Hart. DJs Databass and Ronnie Heart will be spinning to a full bar, provided by The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge. Twelve…
Don’t go broke this New Year’s Eve. For just $10, you can cover all your tribute band bases and ring in the new year with sexy Cramps cover band The Gorehounds, Hall & Oates tribute act The Rich Girls and retro-rock lover DJ Tigerbee…
Dallas’ electronic darlings Ishi won’t be dropping their second LP, Digital Wounds, until spring 2013, although they’re sure to play some new material from it atTrees. Check out the album’s single, “Disco Queen,” for a taste…
When Big Freedia, the “queen diva of bounce,” was in town this past fall for Denton’s Hot Wet Mess, audiences saw a whole lot of ass-shaking from her and her crew. She gives it her all, which is why you can expect her to do the same for the New…
This Will Destroy You, True Widow, The Angelus Friday, December 21, at Granada Theater, $19-$30 Texas’ cinematic rock group This Will Destroy You will headline a show at Granada this apocalyptic weekend with local stonegaze band True Widow and dark folk ensemble The Angelus. The San Marcos foursome has played…
