Front-woman Ally Play-Nice of the Atomic Tanlines once told me, “Punk isn’t about what you wear or how many patches you have on your vest. It’s a fucking lifestyle.” The genre’s ethos alive and well in DFW. Most bands couldn’t give me a definitive release date, album title or track…
Next month, Yngwie Malmsteen will be at the Granada Theater, the same venue where Richard Thompson played Saturday night. And while both men are celebrated for their instrumental prowess, Thompson is more than just a fantastic guitarist — much more. In front of a sold out and very appreciative audience,…
Screenshot of the Daft Punk commercial at the Main StageDaft Punk Fake-Out Friday and Saturday, all anyone could talk about was if Daft Punk was going to show up during Phoenix’s set. Why? Because we were fucking teased. On the main stage before the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a long commercial…
Christopher VictorioKaren OKaren O’s Outfit Karen O’s wardrobe on Friday night was bad ass. The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s front woman appeared on the main stage in a technicolor cape draped over a suit that looked like it was made of mercury. The vibrant collage was topped with a headpiece that…
It may be a bit early, but Coachella 2013 seems to be the Year of the Bro. For the ladies, it’s business as usual, but the bros are really bringing it, from humorous neon t-shirts to costumes to all-around chiseledness. But there’s more to being a bro than just looking…
Credit: Marco TorresAs we mentioned earlier, the bros are freaking bringing it this year! Sure, we all know about the women who wear just about nothing, but the guys are getting exceedingly creative, particularly when it comes to their funny t-shirts. So it’s time to give the men some props…
Screenshot of the Daft Punk commercial at Coachella last nightThis is, so far, the burning question of this Coachella, being asked everywhere from the campsites to the press tent. Even though the French dance-punk duo officially squashed the rumors, not many people seem to be buying it. At least, not…
Timothy NorrisEarl SweatshirtEarl Sweatshirt Coachella April 12, 2013 It was past midnight in Coachella’s Gobi Tent when Tyler, the Creator climbed the scaffolding like a gargoyle. He clung to the metal bars above the stage with one arm, ready to pounce on the crowd at any moment. Earl Sweatshirt rapped…
The best show you had no idea was going on this week is almost upon us. Tonight, Heroes Sports Lounge weekly Paid In Full Fridays emcee battles will feature a very special guest. A legend in the game, and arguably the most talented female emcee to ever pick up a…
At 25 years old, Chadrick Honore has lived the life of a man at least twice his age. The New Orleans native and esteemed trumpet player for Rebirth Brass Band has traveled the world, won a Grammy, and contributed to the critically acclaimed HBO series Treme. But the devoted father…
British Sea Power’s new record Machineries of Joy is out this week, and it’s everything you’d hope for from one of the most underappreciated and upbeat indie rock acts of the last few years. Marking ten years since their debut The Decline of British Sea Power, Machineries of Joy beguiles…
Final update, I swear: They’ve added a second Austin show on May 23rd. It’s also on sale right now. Update, 4/12: The sale for Paul McCartney tickets starts in half an hour, but you can “get in line” at the Texas Box Office site right now. You should do that,…
Danny Brown’s high-pitched flow is so distinct I hear it waft across Elm street into the back patio of Black Swan Saloon, so I know to run across the street. Sprinting into Trees during the opening bars of Witit, the crowd is already jumping along, even the kids I judgmentally…
Since it opened in October, Klyde Warren Park has become a popular spot for Dallasites to enjoy three square blocks of the great outdoors. The park thrives on free programs, and has been successful with those such as Skyline 360 tours, an assortment of boot camps, and a daily dose…
We’ve got some good ones for ya this week–a nice, healthy blend of genres and artists, ranging from gigantic pop stars to local unknowns; Young DJs to old classic rock legends. This week in April, Dallas is yours for the taking. See also: -The 100 Best Texas Songs: The Complete…
People pick up the guitar for different reasons. Johnny Marr, guitarist of Morrissey and The Smiths, wrote an article for The Guardian called “Why Playing the Guitar Means Everything.” In it, he says it’s always having something “cool to do,” whether it’s rock-star ambitions or just escaping life. It means…
Rumors have started that local favorites, Spooky Folk, are breaking up. Hearts were filled with sadness as the news began to spread across the DFW metroplex, and Kaleo Kaualoku, lead singer, was bombarded with messages of concern. “No they’re not true,” says Kaualoku. “I am getting married and moving to…
It’s a little strange, but I don’t know what’s happening with all of the show announcements that have been pouring in this week: Limp Bizkit, Matchbox 20, Goo Goo Dolls and Kid Rock? It feels like 1999 all over again. Well, in 2013 news, Good Records just announced a kick-ass…
It’s nearly impossible to list them all, but what you will find below is a list of more than 15 awesome DFW-area DJs and musicians with 30 collectively kick-ass DJ residencies in your city. These residencies span almost every single day of the week and feature damn near every type…
Besides being a stellar guitarist, Richard Thompson is a superb songwriter and one hell of a witty dude. Over the course of four decades, Thompson has evolved from an above average, British folk rocker to a legendary guitarist plying his craft across several genres. Speaking from a tour stop in…
This is not your everyday Billboard chart. Each week, we’ll tell you which bands are selling in the fine record shops in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, where we consumers of music have impeccable taste. Tyler, The Creator features several artists on his new album, and according to CD Source owner,…
Danny Brown is getting OLD. While he has stated that the title of his forthcoming album is a tribute to Wu-Tang legend and strong creative influence, Old Dirty Bastard, there seems to be a deeper context behind it. Detroit’s grimy casanova is now 32, and though the young fanbase he’s…
