The Phuss Stream Tracks from Upcoming Record, On the Prowl

There’s a new album coming down the pipe from Fort Worth punk band the Phuss, who recently signed with Albany, New York record label Magnetic Eye Records. And while the record, which will be titled On the Prowl, won’t get it’s official release until September 16, the band has whetted…

JEFF the Brotherhood Works Hard, Parties Even Harder

Jake Orrall sounds tired. Granted he has a right to be. Jake and Jamin Orrall, better known as fuzzy two-piece JEFF the Brotherhood, have put out seven albums over 13 years, with yet another new EP coming this September. Jake has even been producing a different band’s album, which is…

The Fans of Lady Gaga at American Airlines Center (Video)

When we attended the Lady Gaga concert last week at American Airlines Center, we were left with one particularly strong impression from the night: that Mother Monster is close as ever with her Little Monsters. That may hardly be news at this point; from the time Gaga first achieved here…

The Best Concerts in Dallas This Weekend 7/18-7/20

If the past few days have been a little disorienting thanks to this polar vortex, then fear not: there are concerts coming to help us all make a little more sense of the world again. This weekend brings performances from folk legends, a trio of rockin’ brothers from Texas, and…

Dallas Electro Wunderkid Cygnus Announces Tesseracter

“When you play electronic music, you have control of the imagination of the people in the room, and it can get to an extent where it’s almost physical.” These words, spoken by Ralf Hütter of pioneering electronic outfit Kraftwerk, ring no truer than today. And although Dallas is far removed…

It’ll Do Club to Host Second Anniversary Party This Saturday

Two years ago It’ll Do Dancing opened it’s doors and filled a void in the Dallas dance scene that had been dominated by V.I.P. bottle service clubs and big arena festivals. Both skewed more towards mainstream pop music than old school dance culture. Brooke Humphries moved into an old Latin…

How to Dress Like a Little Monster for Lady Gaga

Mother Monster returns to Dallas this Thursday at American Airlines Center and this time she brings her artRAVE: The artPOP Ball along with her. Never mind the haters; seeing Lady Gaga in concert is still a crazy-fun experience and a great excuse to dress up. In fact, it’s the Little…

Jacob Furr Debuts Heartbreaking “Falling Stars” Video

Fort Worth’s Jacob Furr has been on an intense journey these past couple of years. While he’s certainly been a well-traveled troubadour, spending a great deal of time in California after moving from here a few years ago, it’s safe to say that his geographical wandering isn’t what has impacted…

The Best Concerts in Dallas This Week, 7/14-7/20

It might be a little tough to get out of bed this morning, but at least we all have a great collection of shows to look forward to this week. Not only is Dallas receiving another visit from the Mother Monster herself, but cool kids far and wide are lining…

Gary Allan’s Most Heart-Wrenchingly Sad Songs

Country superstar Gary Allan has been a hit-making machine for damn-near two decades now. The 46-year-old California native has finely walked the line between stadium filler and perpetual critical favorite with little following. Due to the tragedy surrounding the 2004 suicide of his third wife, Angela, he became an even…

Polyphonic Spree to Come Full Circle with Club Dada Return

To say Tim Delaughter, lead singer of the Polyphonic Spree, has had an enriched music career would be a gross understatement. He’s fronted two huge Dallas-based bands, recorded more than eight full-length albums, composed movie soundtracks and toured extensively for almost 24 years. But Dallas native Delaughter comes full circle…

Special Guest Announce Break-Up, Stream Unreleased Tracks

The DFW punk scene has just gotten one band shorter in its ranks. Fort Worth trio Special Guest announced on their Facebook page right before the holiday last week that they had decided to call it quits. For anyone familiar with the bands that frequent 1919 Hemphill, this undoubtedly came…

Jessie Frye Debuts Steamy “Shape of a Boy” Video

You gotta hand it to Denton artist Jessie Frye: she’s never once shied away from being sultry. She turned her Main Stage performance at this year’s Edgefest into a a sweaty, energetic mess that impressed local critics and earned her quite a few new fans. Impressing people with her performances…