Critic's Notebook

“You can’t gatekeep what is destined to happen,” the rapper says of the “New Dallas” movement toward community building.

Their advice to new collectors: Just keep digging.

Dallas Observer is growing its team. We’re seeking an experienced editor who has a passion for all the music on North Texas’ playlist.

A Gorillaz live pressing and rarities from Judas Priest and Stone Temple Pilots top our wishlists for this year’s RSD.

Beloved Texas songwriter diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy, wife reveals.

The immersive music experience earned a spot at SXSW 2025 and will move into the Omni Theater in Fort Worth for a year.

She had kept marriage and parenthood ‘under wraps’ until now.

This year’s festival is at Dos Equis Pavillion on July 5 and tickets go on sale soon.

The kickoff event featured bright thoughts from bright minds about the future of local music.

Mark Lettieri, Daniel Porter and Wes Stephenson made the trip to Anaheim to perform with the indie rock legend.

Check out some of the coldest moments in North Texas rap over the years.

The South Dallas rap star’s “D Boi Dreams” come true, signing to Yo Gotti’s CMG Record Label in his own neighborhood.

We know the Eras tour was cheaper overseas, but how do Dallas concert ticket prices stack up against Los Angeles or Miami?

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.