Music Archives

10 Best Concerts of the Week: Post Malone, Thomas Rhett, Jimmy Eat World and More

By David FletcherAugust 3, 2023

This week, Dallas’ best concerts include everyone from Thomas Rhett to Rhett Miller, from Clint Black to Black Joe Lewis, and everything in between.

Scott Hoying Is Having A Hot Gay Summer, But Says the Landscape Still Has Room for Improvement

By Alex GonzalezAugust 2, 2023

Arlington native Scott Hoying is taking on a solo project “Parallel” to his super successful band Pentatonix.

When Queens Collide: Erykah Badu Says She’s ‘Flattered’ by Beyoncé Copying Her Look

By Danny GallagherAugust 2, 2023

Queen of neo-soul Erykah Badu claims on Instagram that Beyoncé took her idea for a mirror hat, and backed it up with years of photos of herself sporting the same look.

10 Songs About Living in a Small Town (That Aren’t Racist)

By Carly May GravleyAugust 1, 2023

Jason Aldean wants us to believe that small towns have small minds, but we know better.

Steve Miller Played All the Hits in His Hometown of Dallas

By Andrew ShermanJuly 31, 2023

Did you know Steve Miller was from Dallas? We’re feeling like The Joker now.

Is Dominic Fike Polarizing, or Are You Maybe Just Too Precious?

By Eva RaggioJuly 29, 2023

Dominic Fike is simply too pure for the internet’s witch-hunt mob. The actor and singer is stopping by the Pavilion in Irving on Aug. 3 to promote his album “Sunburn.”

Greta Van Fleet Rocks, so Get Over It.

By Andrew ShermanJuly 28, 2023

Stop hating and get on the Greta Van Fleet train, because it’s not stopping.

Blondshell Brings Raw and Intense Rock to Dallas for a Debut Headlining Tour

By Preston JonesJuly 28, 2023

Blondshell’s Sabrina Teitelbaum is ready to apply everything she knows to her first headlining tour.

10 Best Concerts of the Week: Yellowcard, Lil Baby, Sounds of Deep Ellum and More

By David FletcherJuly 27, 2023

It’s another full week of triple-digit temperatures ahead, but one or more of this week’s concerts is sure to make you cool.

Keeping Loud: After 40 Wild Years, KNON Has No Plans To Fade Into Radio Silence

By Scott TuckerJuly 26, 2023

To celebrate its anniversary, the station is hosting a concert at the Granada Theater with artists Jay Perez, R.L. Griffin and Igor and the Red Elvises, among others.

UpNext Festival Aims To Set Artists Up for Longevity

By Alex GonzalezJuly 26, 2023

For decades, Dallas has often been regarded as a “behind-the-scenes” music city. But with UpNext Festival, which is taking place this Saturday and Sunday, the festival’s founder aims to put more artists at the forefront and set them up for long careers.

Even After the Pandemic, Streaming Is the New Norm for Dallas Music Venues

By Andrew ShermanJuly 25, 2023

In 2020, all events and performances were moved online, our new home planet. So what’s in it for venues that are still streaming?

Ottoman Turks’ Nathan Mongol Wells Flies Solo With From a Dark Corner

By Mike BrooksJuly 25, 2023

Nathan Mongol Wells of the Ottoman Turks highlights his songwriting chops with a Tom Waits meets honky-tonk side release.

For Boz Scaggs, Dallas Is Always a Special Tour Stop

By David FletcherJuly 23, 2023

Dallas St. Mark’s school alumnus Boz Scaggs performed all the hits Saturday night at the Winspear.

The Music Industry Mourns the Loss of Dallas Musician Daniel Jones

By Christian McPhateJuly 21, 2023

A Dallas Booker T. graduate, Daniel Jones was a big source of Dallas pride.

Looking Back: Tony Bennett Is Somehow Just as Amazing At 91 as When He Began

By Preston JonesJuly 21, 2023

To celebrate the great Tony Bennett, here’s a look back at his 2018 performance in Dallas. At age 91.

We’re History! Deep Ellum Is Now Part of the National Register of Historic Places

By Danny GallagherJuly 21, 2023

Deep Ellum turned 150 years old this year and it just got its birthday present. The Deep Ellum Foundation announced that the Deep Ellum district is now part of the National Park Services’ National Register of Historic Places.