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BigXThaPlug

UPDATE: BigXThaPlug Arrested in Dallas Before Album Release Party

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersAugust 23, 2025

He was booked into Dallas County jail on marijuana and gun charges Friday morning.

Last Call for Submissions for Deep Ellum Foundation’s ‘Live Music Lens’

By Simon PruittAugust 22, 2025

Submit your photos of live music in Deep Ellum today, and it might be hung up in the neighborhood this fall.

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Joshua Ray Walker Announces Stuff, the Second Installment of an Album Trilogy

By Eric DiepAugust 22, 2025

After releasing Tropicana, the Dallas country singer-songwriter returns with an ambitious concept album.

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BigXThaPlug’s I Hope You’re Happy Has Arrived: Stream It Now

By Eric DiepAugust 22, 2025

After teasing collabs with Darius Rucker and Jelly Roll, the Dallas rapper’s country-inspired album is finally here.

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10 Things We Learned About BigXThaPlug’s I Hope You’re Happy

By Eric DiepAugust 21, 2025

The Dallas rapper is on a promo run for I Hope You’re Happy. We watched his interviews and pulled out the best quotes.

A.I. Music Night Host Explains Why His Open Forum Got Canceled

By Simon PruittAugust 21, 2025

The vision of Paul Slavens’ A.I. music night at Rubber Gloves was promptly shut down after social media backlash.

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Lecrae’s Reconstruction Album Preview: ‘Broken People Can Be Rebuilt’

By Eric DiepAugust 20, 2025

Lecrae gathered fans at Watermark South Dallas for an exclusive playback of his 10th studio album.

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Arlington’s Nojo Wallace Drops Self-Produced GOLDIE EP

By Eric DiepAugust 20, 2025

Nojo Wallace takes creative control, sharing his new EP featuring Bando., Pierce Washington, Rahzil and Scuttino.

Toto, Christopher Cross, and Men at Work Bless the Dad Rock Gods in Irving

By Preston BartaAugust 19, 2025

The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory rewound the tape deck to the ’80s, delivering unforgettable sounds from rock legends.

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K Camp Welcomes First Kiss Installment in Five Years With Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Jamisha DanielsAugust 18, 2025

With Kiss 6 out now, K Camp reminded everyone he’s a hitmaker who turned the party up at House of Blues.

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ATEEZ’s Final U.S. Stop Was Three Hours of Nonstop Screaming in Arlington

By Eric DiepAugust 17, 2025

ATEEZ returned to Globe Life Field for the second consecutive year, delivering a blitz of singing, rapping and dancing.

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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Fuse Past and Present for First Dallas Show in Seven Years

By Preston JonesAugust 17, 2025

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriters pulled from across their acclaimed career for a delighted Majestic Theatre audience.

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Ghost Gathers the Congregation for a Cathedral of Metal at Dickies Arena

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroAugust 16, 2025

Stunning stage designs and incredible musical performances from the Swedish heavy metal band set this sold-out show apart.

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Zillionaire Doe Drops Second Mixtape Since Signing to Yo Gotti’s CMG Records

By Eric DiepAugust 15, 2025

After weathering the storm, Zillionaire Doe emerges from the streets a king with 14 new tracks.

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Secret’s Out: Kali Flower’s Debut EP Has a Release Date

By Eric DiepAugust 15, 2025

During Kali Flower’s Saltwater Secrets event, she previewed new tracks and allowed fans to be vulnerable with her.

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UPDATE: Keyboard Bob, Deep Ellum’s Most Beloved Music Fan, Has Died

By Eric DiepAugust 15, 2025

Bob Crawford was a constant character in Deep Ellum, with many fans sharing stories of the traveling man with a keyboard.

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Collective Soul and Live Let Their Party Animal Light Shine in Irving

By Preston BartaAugust 14, 2025

Collective Soul and Live’s first co-headlining tour since 2008 had Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue join them.

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Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus Was a Smorgasbord of Ska: Photos

By Andrew ShermanAugust 14, 2025

Less Than Jake barreled through Dallas with openers Catbite, The Suicide Machines and Fishbone. Here’s what happened.

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LLORA Is Cancer Free and Has Their First Gig at LadyLove Lounge & Sound

By Simon PruittAugust 13, 2025

One of Dallas’ signature performers, LLORA, is cancer-free and plays at LadyLove tonight.

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‘Deep Ellum Won’t Be the Same’: Frank Campagna, John Jay Myers and More Share Memories of Keyboard Bob

By Jamie VahalaAugust 13, 2025

Bob Crawford was always there with a smile and his keyboard. Here, people remember his character and how he touched Dallas.

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Teethe Remains Distinctive While Evolving the Dallas Music Ethos on Magic of the Sale

By Libby VeatchAugust 12, 2025

What started as a group finding their footing has now crafted a sound that’s entirely theirs on Magic of the Sale.

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The 10 Best Dallas Open Mic Nights

By Kena SosaAugust 12, 2025

Open mics, often on a first-come, first-served basis, provide a platform for performers to show what they’re made of.

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