10 Underrated Music Acts in North Texas

North Texas has an abundance of talented musicians, but sometimes the bookers of DFW get hung up on old favorites and forget to try someone new. The acts on this list are underrated in some way, whether that means they haven’t received much attention in the local press or they’re…

Music News: Imagine Dragons, Tripping Daisy, Brad Paisley and More

Summer concert lineups are still being finalized for many Dallas area venues, but the fall calendar is also quickly filling up. This week brings announcements from a wide spectrum of genres.There are some big-ticket names, a few up-and-comers, and a follow-up opportunity to catch a reunited local act everyone around…

‘Dallas Observer’ Mixtape with Redsean

Sean Humphrey isn’t old school, but he’s not exactly a spring chicken, either. He got his start playing in bands but in recent years has embraced the life of a working DJ. Humphrey operates under the alias Redsean, playing in Uptown most weekends. Humphrey is also active as a musician and…

Maleveller Frontman Departs Metal for New Shoegaze Band

In 2011, guitarist and vocalist Brian Smith was in a buzzy heavy-metal band. Maleveller was breaking through the DFW area with a sound reminiscent of Iron Maiden and Metallica. But two years later, the band slammed on the brakes. Other adventures had gotten in the way. Smith had started managing…

Texas Has an Official State Musician, and Her Name Is Marcia Ball

All good Texans know the official symbols of Texas. State flower? Bluebonnets. State nickname? The Lone Star State. State tree? The pecan. But who can name the Texas State Musician? This year’s is the king of country music, George Strait. Although we haven’t yet reached the halfway point of 2017,…

Music News: Katy Perry, Beach Boys, Dinosaur Jr. and More

It’s not too early to make plans for 2018, especially if you are a Katy Perry fan. She’ll be making her way through town in January — which, believe it or not, is right around the corner. In other announcements this week, locals will get an opportunity to see an…

Is SoFar Sounds So Good?

SoFar Sounds is a London-based company that throws secret, intimate concerts in 350 cities across the world. It’s been in DFW since 2012, but over the past few weeks, Dallas musicians have questioned the company’s business model on social media. SoFar shows are more showcase previews than what you’d see…