Hand Drawn Records Expands to Include a Crowdfunding Site, Line-In

Addison-based Hand Drawn Records has taken another step forward in bringing more opportunities for bands who want to press their music on vinyl. Launched Monday, Hand Drawn’s Line-In service is similar to crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo but with better options and a human touch. Partnered with the company Bandwear,…

Denton Music and Arts Collaborative Helps Save Lives of DFW Musicians

The average life expectancy of a musician is 20 to 25 years fewer than the general population, according to a psychology study published by Sydney University. Fortunately for the people of Denton and Dallas, the Denton Music and Arts Collaborative has its musicians covered. DMAC is a fast-growing nonprofit organization…

Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall Presents All-Female Concert Series

A powerhouse of young female performers is about to come through the Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall in Plano. Sophia Annello, Frisco singer-songwriter; Dallas pop artist Remy Reilly; and Frankie Leonie, an up-and-coming Americana musician, will take turns rocking the stage for the Let’s Hear It For The Girls…

Music News: Lindsey Buckingham Goes His Own Way

The fall concert season continues to grow as several top-notch names make their way to Dallas. With this week’s batch of announcements, expect to mark a few new dates on your attendance calendar. While Fleetwood Mac is moving on without him, longtime band guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham is going…

Watch Ryan Forbes Tackle Three Open Mic Nights in One Evening

Magic happens in Dallas every Tuesday night. It all starts at 7 p.m., about 30 minutes after Steve Jackson, Opening Bell Coffee’s open mic host, puts out the sign-up sheet for local musicians to lock down a set time. Jackson steps on stage every Tuesday to give the audience and…

London-Based Band Superorganism Is Thinking of Moving To Dallas

London-based band Superorganism has amassed copious amounts of acclaim since “Something for Your M.I.N.D.,” their first single released in early 2017. The track was posted on Soundcloud with the message, “We are Superorganism. We are in Maine/London. We are DIY. We are eight and multiplying. We have become sentient.” Soon…

2018 So Far: A Highlight of Music Videos Shot in Dallas

An eclectic wave of music sprouted up in Dallas during the first half of 2018, much of which was accompanied by music videos filmed in and out of town. It isn’t easy turning local spots into visual moods or even social commentary, so we’re giving due recognition to five videos…