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SiR Steps Into the Spotlight and Sells Out House of Blues Dallas

By Jamisha DanielsMay 21, 2025

TDE’s soul singer graced the stage with a warm welcome from Dallas fans who came through to show their appreciation.

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Post Malone and BigXThaPlug Make a Dallas Connection in Detroit During Tour Stop

By Eric DiepMay 20, 2025

Posty’s Big Ass Stadium Tour continued through the Motor City, where the Grapevine native brought out BigX as a surprise.

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That Mexican OT Is ‘Forever Grateful’ After Selling Out Box Garden at Legacy Hall for Fifth Time

By Eric DiepMay 19, 2025

Last weekend, the Bay City rapper returned to Plano to perform hits like “Johnny Dang” with openers Drodi and Mg Lil Bubba.

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Chris Holt’s Album Release Show Finds Him Stepping Into the Spotlight

By Andrew ShermanMay 17, 2025

Holt’s Across The Milky Way is out now, and he performed with a nine-piece solo band (his first in 15 years).

A man sitting down with chains

Dallas Rapper Mo3’s Estate Declared Sole Owner of Recordings in Lawsuit Win

By Leah FrazierMay 16, 2025

The late rapper’s estate regains full control of his music, ending a longstanding copyright dispute with his former engineer.

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Turnover Celebrates 10 Years of Peripheral Vision With Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Preston BartaMay 14, 2025

The Virginia Beach rockers lit up the Dallas crowd with jamming performances, proving indie rock’s timeless pull.

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Lord Buffalo Cancels European Tour After Drummer Detained at DFW International Airport

By Eric DiepMay 14, 2025

The Austin band revealed that their drummer, Yamal Said, a lawful permanent resident, had issues at the airport.

Peggy Gou Kept the Energy Flowing in Dallas Debut at Silo

By Julianna ChenMay 12, 2025

The South Korea-born, Berlin-based electronic artist made her first time in Dallas a night to remember.

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Post Malone’s Big Ass Stadium Tour in Arlington: Best Moments

By Poppy XanderMay 10, 2025

Post Malone’s return to AT&T Stadium capped an eventful ACM Awards week. Here’s how Posty sent off country fans with a bang.

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Behind the Scenes at the 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco

By Alex GonzalezMay 9, 2025

We were on the ground for this year’s show, getting red carpet time with locals Grace Tyler, Franklin Jonas and more.

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Billy Idol Screamed and Snarled His Way Through a Night of Revelry in Fort Worth

By Simon PruittMay 8, 2025

In Fort Worth at Dickies Arena, thousands of fans cried “more, more, more” to Billy Idol.

Man performing on stage with a guitar

Paul Simon Walks His Own Path in Mesmerizing Winspear Opera House Performance

By Preston JonesMay 8, 2025

The acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter kicked off the first of two nights in Dallas with an expansive showcase.

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Buddy Guy, Fresh Off ‘Sinners’ Role, Kept Blues Alive at Irving Show

By Austin ZookMay 8, 2025

The blues legend played with the energy of a much younger man at Toyota Music Factory, opening for Tedeschi Trucks Band.

Band sitting down on the ground

Teethe Will Put You in Their Trance on New Single “Magic of the Sale”

By Garrett GravleyMay 7, 2025

Southern slowcore band Teethe has a new album coming this summer, giving a sample of the record with the title track.

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Good Records Co-Founder Chris Penn’s Memorial Set for May 15

By Eric DiepMay 7, 2025

‘Dress code is whatever you would like, but Dickies coveralls are strongly encouraged,’ wrote Penn’s wife Jenn.

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Scottish Rock Band Mogwai Closes Out North American Tour in Dallas

By Preston BartaMay 6, 2025

With three decades of music, Mogwai turned their Dallas finale into an unforgettable symphony of raw power and emotion.

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Viral Rapper Dave Blunts Got Stuck in an Elevator and Still Made His First Dallas Show

By Diego HernandezMay 1, 2025

The Kanye West co-writer performed most of his Dallas debut from a couch and dodged stage-diving demands.

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Dallas’ Slow Joy Cries Foul for Fact Checking, Our Writer Stands by What He Saw

By Eric DiepMay 1, 2025

Slow Joy performed at Thin Line Fest last month and wasn’t happy with one of our critiques. So we fact-checked it.

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Man on red carpet

BigXThaPlug Co-Signed by Beyoncé During Her Cowboy Carter Tour

By Eric DiepApril 30, 2025

Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug’s “The Largest” is getting some love from Bey, who has a history of putting on other Texas artists.

Indie pop duo, brothers, Dallas

The Blue Line Is Wearing Their Hearts on Their Sleeves, One Song at a Time

By Alex GonzalezApril 29, 2025

The indie pop duo based in Dallas on their single, “Cigarettes and Brandy,” and the childhood memories that inspired their stage name.

Man screaming into a microphone on stage

Denton Amplified: Thin Line Fest Shines a Spotlight on Music’s Untamed Spirit

By Preston BartaApril 29, 2025

Thin Line Fest turned Denton into a sonic playground where punk chaos, indie charm and raw creativity converged.

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Salt-N-Pepa With Dallas-Based DJ Spinderella Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Simon PruittApril 29, 2025

The seminal female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa will be honored at the 39th annual ceremony in November.

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