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Chasing Tone: Your Favorite Guitarist’s Favorite North Texas Guitarist

By Jason JanikJanuary 12, 2026

We asked some of the city’s best guitarists who they think has the best tone in North Texas.

The 13 Best Dallas Clubs for Dancing Till You Drop

By Dallas Observer Music StaffJanuary 8, 2026

Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These clubs are the best spots to make it happen.

The last night of DFW's 2025 Jambaloo Festival featured the Texas Gentlemen.

Jambaloo, North Texas’ Free Winter Music Festival, is Changing This Year

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 7, 2026

Last year, the unexpected rise of an already-booked headliner was a stark awakening for festival organizers.

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These Artists Are Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 6, 2026

We’ve told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we’re telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?

Remembering Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 6, 2026

Dallas has lost one of the city’s most promising young artists.

ZeeTheWizard, Emerging North Texas Rap Star, Dead at 25

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 5, 2026

The rising star of hip-hop’s New Dallas Movement was among five people shot early Thursday morning.

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Hannah Jadagu, Cameron McCloud, the Vandoliers, Dezi 5 and Slow Joy all gave us a lot in 2025.

On a High Note: An Ode to Dallas Music in 2025

By Alec SpicerDecember 31, 2025

Mind if we run it back one last time in 2025?

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8 Times Taylor Sheridan Featured Local Musicians in Landman

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 31, 2025

By chance of fate, Isaac Hoskins was playing at a bar Taylor Sheridan walked into in 2019. Now the Hollywood mogul uses Hoskins’ music in his prime time television.

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10 Best Albums of 2025, According to Music Experts

By The ConversationDecember 30, 2025

Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?

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Coda: Remembering Music Makers North Texas Lost in 2025

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 30, 2025

These artists and music scene players have passed, but their sounds and memories echo on.

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The 15 Best Dallas-Fort Worth Albums of 2025

By Dallas Observer Music StaffDecember 29, 2025

Genre switch-ups, deeply personal storytelling and doing things the Dallas way made for some of our favorite projects of the year.

Cure For Paranoia Set the Pace for Dallas Music in 2026 with EP Release Show at Trees

By Sean StroudDecember 27, 2025

The group lived up to the EP’s title as they unveiled a masterful Work of A.R.T.

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Dallas Ambient Music Night Gears Up For Its 50th Damn Good Concert

By Simon PruittDecember 26, 2025

The curated night of electronica and visual art is doing it big for a major milestone this weekend.

Home For The Holidays? So Are These Dallas Music Favorites.

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 24, 2025

It’s not often we get to see these North Texas breakouts as much these days. Take advantage of it.

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Most Anticipated Concerts of 2026 (So Far)

By Preston Jones and OthersDecember 23, 2025

Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Jason Isbell, Caifanes and more promise a happy new year for North Texas music fans.

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The Most Read Music Stories of 2025

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 23, 2025

An album review for Erykah Badu’s seventh studio album wasn’t one of the most read stories, because it was never released.

Pentatonix Prove the Human Voice Still Matters Most with Hometown Show

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroDecember 22, 2025

From inflatable dice to ancient hymns turned almost‑metal, Pentatonix kept Dickies Arena on its toes during their Christmas in the City Tour stop.

The entire of downtown Dallas music lounge Shyboy.

Prick Up Your Ears: New Venue Shyboy Bringing Hi-Fi to Downtown

By Preston JonesDecember 22, 2025

Based on Japanese ‘kissas,’ the lounge beneath the Drakestone Apartments is designed for audiophiles.

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Dallas musician Ward Richmond

Ward Richmond Is Bringing Big Addict Energy to AllGood Cafe

By Austin ZookDecember 19, 2025

The Dallas musician’s latest album reflects on his experiences with addiction and recovery, but in a fun way.

Slow Joy performs at Jambaloo

Jambaloo 2026 Announces Lineup for February Festival

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 18, 2025

Keep the second week in February free for great free live music from some of the best of North Texas.

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Where To Ring in 2026 With Music

By Carly May GravleyDecember 18, 2025

Music fans have a choice of genres to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a concert.

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Lily Allen Once Again Turns Pain Into Masterful Pop

By Preston JonesDecember 17, 2025

Making the best pop album of 2025 came quickly, and with a price.

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