Since 2009, the Denton-born Virgin Wolves have seen many incarnations, starting off as the husband-and-wife team of Chase and Jaimeson Robbins, armed only with a Macbook and a guitar. Three years and two EPs later, they have ditched the computer and added drums, bass and a second guitar, fleshing out…
Since 2009, the Denton-born Virgin Wolves have seen many incarnations, starting off as the husband-and-wife team of Chase and Jaimeson Robbins, armed only with a Macbook and a guitar. Three years and two EPs later, they have ditched the computer and added drums, bass and a second guitar, fleshing out…
Texas’ cinematic rock group This Will Destroy You will headline a show at Granada with local stoners True Widow and dark folk ensemble The Angelus. The San Marcos foursome has played several gigs in Texas after the release of their sophomore LP, Tunnel Blanket, which digs into the darkest and…
Cat Power Friday, January 25, at South Side Music Hall, $30/$35 Chan Marshall is hitting the road after the release of her latest album, Sun, a more soulful, personal work than previous releases, and her first album of original material since 2006’s The Greatest. Gonna be a tearjerker…
Blowfly Saturday, February 9, at Dada, $11/$15 Clarence Reid is better known as the gonzo performer Blowfly, a caped and masked X-rated rapper who is now in his 70s, and still releasing albums with titles like Black in the Sack. Watch the trailer for his upcoming documentary, The Weird World…
Bloc Party, The Burning Hotels Tuesday, December 11, at House of Blues, $30/$35 Bloc Party are coming to town after the release of their fourth full-length earlier this year, appropriately titled Four. The band reverts back to the guitar-centric sounds of its past, recreating the same feel as their 2005…
George Quartz’, Midnight Movie, At Night Double Wide Saturday, December 8 In a last-minute switch-up, The Atomic Tanlines, who were slotted to open the three-act bill at Double Wide Saturday night, were replaced by a local electronic band called At Night. It was a pleasant surprise though, as the well-groomed…
As part of KXT 91.7’s holiday concert series, the radio station is hosting three shows in December, one of which features folk quintet Milo Greene and local folk-pop band Air Review. Los Angeles’ Milo Greene released their debut self-titled album earlier this year, and were listed as one of Esquire’s…
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Sharon Van Etten Thursday, March 14, at McFarlin Auditorium Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ North American tour, although they won’t last long. The 12-date tour kicks off right here in Dallas, in support of the band’s latest…
Revolutionary Pants Fundraiser with Yells at Eels Monday, December 3, at Texas Theatre, $25 Revolutionary Pants, a local DIY organization which focuses on creative urban development and city planning in Dallas, is hosting a fundraiser to fund the cost of filing for 501(c)3 non-profit status, and its upcoming 2013 projects…
Bettye LaVette, Bobby Patterson Thursday, November 29, at The Kessler Theater, $25-$35 Bettye LaVette’s 1965 single “Let Me Down Easy” was the song that should have put the Detroit singer in the ranks of the Supremes and Marvin Gaye. LaVette’s fame came later in life, however, namely as she’s re-emerged…
Sigur Rós Monday, April 8, at Verizon Theatre, $42.75 In a follow-up to their run of summer festivals, Sigur Rós have announced their largest North American tour to date, set to kick off next spring. Although the Icelandic band put out its most ambient-leaning album, Valtari, earlier this year, the…
Black Forest Fire, Poppy Red, Leslie Sisson Monday, November 26, at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, $6/$8 Austin psych trio Black Forest Fire just released their debut album, Transit of Venus, showcasing their heavy side as well as their ballads. Legendary album designer Storm Thorgerson (Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin) created the…
If you’ve urinated in a Denton club restroom in the past four years or so, you’ve probably come across a couple of the city’s mascots. Pee Pee Cat and Fart Dog are rendered in black marker, and exist next to urinals across Texas and some parts of the U.S. More…
Looks like Denton will be hosting all of the best Thanksgiving shows this weekend, including Hailey’s Club’s seven-years-running Turkey Bash, headlining The Virgin Wolves. The hard, bluesy rock ‘n’ roll fivesome is about to release its first full-length, Pretty Little Thing, just before Christmas. Fort Worth’s folk-punk foursome Not Half…
If you’ve urinated in a Denton club restroom in the past four years or so, you’ve probably come across a couple of the city’s mascots. Pee Pee Cat and Fart Dog are rendered in black marker, and exist next to urinals across Texas and some parts of the U.S. More…
Z-Ro, Trae Tha Truth, Snow Tha Product Sunday, November 25, at House of Blues, $25-$40 Houston’s Trae Tha Truth and Z-Ro reunited as their early Aughts rap duo ABN (Assholes By Nature) in their hometown late last year. Now, they’re bringing it on the road, and they’ll be pulling from…
Rock Lottery 11 Dan’s Silverleaf Saturday, November 17 As 10 a.m. rolled around on Saturday morning, a sea of groggy musicians filed into Dan’s Silverleaf for breakfast enchiladas and Bloody Marys, for the traditional rock lottery selection ceremony. A handful were wearing the same clothes from the night before. After…
Cool Womb, Featherface, Pageantry Monday, November 19, at Hailey’s Club, $3 A new experimental duo, Cool Womb, which features members of Spooky Folk and Peopleodian, play a quick set. Opening the night is Houston’s psych group Featherface and Denton pop trio Pageantry…
Rock Lottery 11 Saturday, November 17, at Dan’s Silverleaf, $12/$20 The Rock Lottery concept first came from Good/Bad Art Collective’s Benefit and Music Programming Coordinator Chris Weber, and has a simple yet creative premise. Twenty-five hand-picked musicians are organized into five bands through a lottery-based selection, then released to practice…
Since the release of their highly-praised second album, Denton’s Dreaming, experimental trio Shiny Around the Edges have been working on their third full-length, The Night Is a Disco, which takes the band’s bass-heavy sound in a new direction. Two of the three brains behind the outfit are husband and wife…
Best Album Best Solo Act Best Female Vocalist The Body Wins, Sarah Jaffe Sarah Jaffe continues to be on the lips of North Texas music lovers in 2012, with her second LP, The Body Wins, revealing a tougher, darker side to longtime fans, and certainly gaining some new ones in…
