Critic's Notebook

A short letter to Post Malone about how to make vinyl records fun, accessible and inclusive.

Dallas DJs have perfected the art of hyping up the dance floor crowd.

Diamond Jim’s Saloon closed abruptly following the death of owner Carl Webb.

The Denton-famous band is on hiatus but will reunite for fans when they can.

The singer-songwriter is up for the gold for his song “Like a Bird” from Sing Sing.

Heritage offers fans a more intimate and acoustic take on the West African band’s signature blues style.

Lead singer and guitarist Gabriel Piñon released a new acoustic version of the March 2024 track for Inauguration Day.

Alex Alicea moved from Miami to break free from a toxic relationship and launch her musical career.

The chance to learn from a master guitarist in an intimate setting like this doesn’t come around too often.

Just weeks after being forced to move from its old location, the McKinney record store is reopening this weekend.

The North Texas hitmaker and Arlington native Catrise Johnson breaks down popular DFW lingo.

The Dallas singer is back onstage and releasing new music, but he urgently needs a kidney donor to save his life.

The legendary punk band’s penultimate set in Dallas in 1978 will be released on vinyl and CD in March.

The Denton venue is famed for its live music shows.

Some women belong in The Kitchen. The artist learned the trade while working at the legendary Dallas studio.

Emily Elbert, Casey Trela and Bobak Loftipour are Dallas-area natives who are among the thousands of displaced by the California fires.

The famed Ohio State University marching band might turn in the best performance we see at this year’s Cotton Bowl

After the pandemic derailed his rollout, Dev Lee Miller took his time getting back on stage.

Are you the next Lester Bangs or even a cool kid with bangs (with strong opinions and a solid reporting instinct)? Come write for us.

The “Fred Thirst” is now available at Celestial Beerworks in Dallas.

The North Texas star’s generous tip was “life-changing,” according to Houston server Renee Brown.

Live jazz is burgeoning around Dallas. Old or new, here’s where to go for it.