Dallas Observer Mixtape with Michael Roos

Michael Roos is not only a veteran of the DJ scene, but also the definition of a working DJ. Straddling that barrier between commercial DJ, working wedding and private parties, and club DJ, he makes a living and manages to push his craft by integrating the latest technology into his…

Dallas Observer Mixtape with Allen MD

Allen McDonald is a staple in the Dallas house and techno community mostly know for his affiliation with the Soundslike crew and one half of the DJ duo Dragonlazer. Dragonlazer was the first mixtape in this run of the Observer mixtape series almost a year ago. Allen is overdue for…

Ships Lounge is in Trouble, and It’s All Our Fault

Yesterday, Robert Wilonsky ruined all our mornings in short order. The Dallas Morning News reporter had decided to head to Ships Lounge on Lower Greenville for a morning-beer, and via a quick discussion with owner Charlie Red, learned that the bar would be on a short hiatus. Wilonsky reports that…

The Dallas Observer is Looking for a Clubs Editor

The Observer needs a part-time clubs editor. The job includes: — Data entry to keep our clubs listings current and managing the Dallas Observer concert calendar. — Processing reader-submitted calendar items. — Writing brief descriptions for notable concerts. Ideal candidates will be familiar with local concert venues, but all talented…

Dallas Observer Mixtape with C Rod

For almost a decade and a half, Chris Rodriguez — better known as C Rod — has been a staple in the local music scene as a musician, producer and DJ. C Rod is most often aligned with Dallas house music, but his depth of knowledge casts a wider net…

Dallas Observer Mixtape with Lars Warn

Lars Warn brings a wealth of deep track knowledge that is well beyond his ears to the production and DJ table. Warn’s versatility comes from an exploratory nature that has found him spinning in a variety of niche genres. From the earliest days of proper dubstep to the deepest reaches of…

Oaktopia Fest Taps Edward Sharpe, Minus the Bear for 2015 Lineup

Oaktopia Festival is heading into its third year in 2015, which means it’s about time for things to get serious. Last year the upstart Denton festival upped its game in a serious way, bringing in artists like Aesop Rock, Immortal Technique and Neon Indian for three days of music in…

Kung Fu Saloon Accepts Federal Sanctions for Its Racist Dress Code

Kung Fu Saloon isn’t admitting it discriminated against anyone, but it has agreed to takes its lumps. The bar and arcade chain has been dogged by multiple accusations of ethnic discrimination over the past five years, including several at its Dallas location in Uptown. Earlier this year, the accusations led…

Dallas Observer Mixtape with Quad Fifty

Quad Fifty is the techno/bass alias for Ernesto Izard. As a member of the DJ crew The Guild, Izard has been holding down sets informed by a deep knowledge of electronic and experimental music. His two decades exploring the outer edges of the electronic trenches gives him a distinct advantage in…

Dallas LGBTQ Musicians Respond to the Same Sex Marriage Ruling

Last week’s supreme court ruling on same sex marriage was a historic moment  for the United States. It was a watershed ruling that generations of people fought hard to achieve, meaning society is just a little bit closer to equality. But here in Texas, where politicians are still trying to…