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Grupo Frontera turned American Airlines Center into Texas’ biggest fiesta

By Osvaldo EspinoJuly 25, 2026

In a time when shows feel overly choreographed, Grupo Frontera delivered a effortlessly genuine performance for a new generation of música Mexicana.

Baby Snakes and The Electric Co. gave us a taste of forthcoming debut album at annual benefit show

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 25, 2026

It was a joyous Friday night for a good cause, and a quiet night for those who missed out. 

Charley Crockett’s surprise ‘Clovis’ show in Deep Ellum had heart, history and hometown pride

By Preston BartaJuly 25, 2026

Even with sound issues throughout the first half of the show, the outspoken outlaw delivered an ethralliing set at his surprise Sons of Hermann Hall show on Friday night.

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Not for Radio redefined swan songs at her Dallas show

By Osvaldo EspinoJuly 23, 2026

María Zardoya, lead singer of The Marías, brought her solo project Not for Radio to the Winspear Opera House for a theatrical display of the heart.

Dallas music scene remembers Course of Empire drummer and Deep Ellum mainstay Chad Lovell

By Scott TuckerJuly 23, 2026

The Dallas musician, who was a pillar of Deep Ellum’s arts community for decades, died on Tuesday after suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2019.

Queued up: The North Texas artists you need to keep an eye on

By Alec Spicer and OthersJuly 23, 2026

Catch ’em around town while you can, because these 12 artists represent the future of the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene.

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From Dallas suburbs to Mykonos clubs: DJ Maceo Plex is coming home

By Elvis AndersonJuly 22, 2026

Maceo Plex is a Spain-based global techno DJ, but he’s also a Lewisville High School alum and a proud product of the ’90s Dallas underground scene.

The best concert venues for a date night in Big D

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJuly 21, 2026

Live music can be romantic, but some venues take the atmosphere to the next level.

Frisco’s best-kept secret plays every song you know

By Preston BartaJuly 20, 2026

Would you rather pay $5 to be on the rail for a cover band, or spend your entire rent for seats with an obstructed view? We know a place.

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Leon Bridges announces new ‘Happiness Anytime’ album

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 17, 2026

Happiness anytime? Or happiness all the time, at least when Leon Bridges’ forthcoming album is released. Hear the first four tracks now.

Kurt Vile was good to Dallas at his Longhorn Ballroom show

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 16, 2026

The folk-rock musician, touring his 10th album, “Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me,” gave Dallas a treat after technical issues robbed the audience of a worthy opener.

Every show coming to the Bomb Factory this fall

By Alex GonzalezJuly 15, 2026

The booker at the Bomb Factory deserves a raise with the schedule they’ve put together for fall.

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DJ Diesel, aka Shaq, is coming to Dallas as part of his ‘Texas takeover’

By Preston BartaJuly 14, 2026

The NBA legend just announced a four-date, all-Texas tour slated for September.

Rush powered through the final night of a four-show run at Dickies Arena

By Kurt DanielsJuly 14, 2026

On Monday night, the legendary rockers wrapped up their stay in Fort Worth by giving faithful fans all they could ask for and more.

ENHYPEN will return to Dallas for two bloody good nights this weekend

By Adam DavidsonJuly 13, 2026

K-pop superstars ENHYPEN tell us about entering their new chapter as a six-piece, and how Texas fashion inspires them.

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Major Lazer’s free show at Fan Fest was an international celebration of culture

By Osvaldo EspinoJuly 10, 2026

Major Lazer played an electrifying set at Fan Fest and then took the fun to Shyboy after on Thursday night.

GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas

By Osvaldo EspinoJuly 9, 2026

David Crow, the man behind EDM project GHENGAR, wants Dallas to let all its dance demons out at SILO.

Unholy Hell, Charley Crockett drops practicing Satanists as openers a week before shows

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 9, 2026

Come hell, high water and Charley Crockett. A California duo says the country outlaw dropped them from shows due to Satanic imagery.

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Sunrise Academy builds a sound big enough to transcend their Texas roots

By Preston BartaJuly 8, 2026

Dallas DIY indie-pop duo Yakob Dye and Julian Sol Jordan talk about their upcoming album releasing this month and why one chord is plenty.

Rod Wave at Dallas' American Airlines Center.

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and OthersJuly 7, 2026

Ravyn Lenae, American Football, Role Model and more promise a big year for shows in North Texas.

Armor for Sleep playing at Puzzles in Deep Ellum.

Flycatcher set the tone for a night of rock at Puzzles in Deep Ellum

By Kurt DanielsJuly 6, 2026

Headliners Armor for Sleep and Spanish Love Songs also brought their power-packed punch back to Dallas. 

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BigXthaPlug turned the heat all the way up for House of Flavor’s closing night

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJuly 4, 2026

Dallas’ biggest star returned to Deep Ellum on Friday night for an unforgettable grand finale of Wingstop’s House of Flavor World Cup pop-up party.

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