Critic's Notebook

The North Texas house music brand released 10 full DJ mixes on streaming.

William Beckmann’s voice sounds like it was stolen from one of your granny’s old country records.

The Dallas party master is back with a new dance series, which transports clubgoers to lands far away.

Even RoboCop loves the Dallas music scene.

For one-time only, Marvin Sapp gives in, and goes R&B.

Some are cute. Some are raunchy. The best ones are somewhere in between.

Sit back, relax and listen to singer-songwriter Lia Graham’s debut.

The avant-garde musical presentation examines the intersecting lives of moths and humans.

A new poll asks Americans which famous person they’d want to be buried with.

“You can’t gatekeep what is destined to happen,” the rapper says of the “New Dallas” movement toward community building.

Their advice to new collectors: Just keep digging.

Dallas Observer is growing its team. We’re seeking an experienced editor who has a passion for all the music on North Texas’ playlist.

A Gorillaz live pressing and rarities from Judas Priest and Stone Temple Pilots top our wishlists for this year’s RSD.

Beloved Texas songwriter diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy, wife reveals.

The immersive music experience earned a spot at SXSW 2025 and will move into the Omni Theater in Fort Worth for a year.

She had kept marriage and parenthood ‘under wraps’ until now.

This year’s festival is at Dos Equis Pavillion on July 5 and tickets go on sale soon.

The kickoff event featured bright thoughts from bright minds about the future of local music.

Mark Lettieri, Daniel Porter and Wes Stephenson made the trip to Anaheim to perform with the indie rock legend.

Check out some of the coldest moments in North Texas rap over the years.

The South Dallas rap star’s “D Boi Dreams” come true, signing to Yo Gotti’s CMG Record Label in his own neighborhood.

We know the Eras tour was cheaper overseas, but how do Dallas concert ticket prices stack up against Los Angeles or Miami?