Critic's Notebook

A pioneering musician and reality star who influenced heavy metal’s earsplitting sound has passed away.

Last week, we linked up with the Oak Cliff rapper to discuss his new eight-track EP after getting an early listen.

Created by designer and musician Sudarshan Iyengar, the app lets users transcribe their voice into notes in real time.

Bridges teamed up with the Latin soul duo for “Elegantly Wasted,” complete with a music video shot at the Texas Theatre.

The final studio album from Texas native and Tejano star Selena is re-released on vinyl in a remixed, remastered form.

Pierce Washington evolves as a modern-day folklorist, HeadHuncho Amir features The Observer in his video, plus more.

In the age of AI, Dallas’ music scene weighs in on whether to experiment with the technology and if it benefits songwriters.

Clipse’s Let God Sort Em Out tour comes through Dallas, remedying a 2009 show cancellation at The Granada.

On Friday, Techno Trolley returns for another sold-out event. Here’s who’s behind the two-hour rides that are BYOB friendly.

BigXThaPlug is the biggest, the largest, and he’s bringing Texas rap to Germany before touching down in London.

Katherine Paterson, Rosy L and the Deadly Beloved each had music removed from Spotify after being added to AI playlists.

The Dallas rapper values the South’s position in hip-hop: ‘Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, that’s our base.’

The next generation of North Texas talent was on display at Club Dada, each playing their brand of music to a homegrown crowd.

The Monterrey native leads Cumbia 319, which brings Cumbia rebajada, known for its slow pace and drawn-out vocals, to Texas.

From historic small venues to dive bars, here are the top spots in Dallas to see a show.

The two Texas musicians are using their platforms to donate to relief funding for the Texas Hill Country floods.

“Stock up on tissues because these stars are gonna be droppin’ from the sky in the next few years.”

She gave an intimate perspective as a sister and bandmate, explaining why she was ‘forced’ to release Selena’s 1997 biopic.

Two revered names in our community, Jeffrey Liles and Robert Wilonsky, shared music stories with depth and meaning.

“I’ve been lucky enough to have the support of my city for a while now,” she says, who released her new album last month.

Despite the band’s name, they assure us that they are here to stay.

Crockett says he was born the lucky one on his single off Dollar a Day, which is co-produced with Shooter Jennings.