The 12 Best Performances at ACL Fest 2025
The first weekend of ACL Fest 2025 has wrapped up. We sent our Austin contributor, who saw performances by Luke Combs, DJO, Doechii, T-Pain and more.
Critic's Notebook
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Magdalena Bay’s Cosmic Spectacle Was Endlessly Captivating
The pop duo’s costume changes, elaborate stage design and expert showmanship wowed us at House of Blues in Dallas.
Best Moments of Snaketoberfest XI: Somewhere Between Kegger and Concert
Snaketoberfest XI in Garland was part keg party, part music festival and an all-around great time.
Doja Cat’s Vie Is Slick and Sexy, If Not a Little Too Safe
Before Doja Cat’s tour heads to Dallas in 2026, we’re examining what we love about the new album and what she should push further.
Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole and Jeremih Deliver Classics Despite Delays in Little Elm
The first Tacos and Beats Festival brought some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B to Texas. It wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.
Diddy Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison
The disgraced music mogul, after conviction on prostitution-related charges, possibly faced more than 11 years in prison.
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I Took My Wife to Ice Cube in Fort Worth. Here Are Her Observations
Andrew Sherman steps behind the lens to write about Ice Cube at Dickies Arena. We can confirm he’s still on his “gangsta shit.”
Reviews Are In for Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: Where to Celebrate
Early reviews indicate Swift’s 12th studio album is filled with bangers that’ll make us dance. Your guide for hearing the songs in Dallas.
You Can Now Watch HeadHuncho Amir’s New Video for “You the Biggest”
The Dallas rapper is motivating the city again with an upcoming mixtape. “I’m coming. No skips,” he says.
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Dua Lipa Kicks Off First of Two Dallas Shows With Pop Masterclass
Dua Lipa returns to Dallas after three years at American Airlines Center, paying homage to Kelly Clarkson by covering “Since U Been Gone.”
Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Be a Statement on Trump’s America
Bad Bunny has sparked a mix of excitement and displeasure from MAGA. Why the Puerto Rican global superstar’s upcoming Super Bowl performance matters.
Aminé Reminds Us to Take It Day by Day in Uplifting Dallas Show
Portland’s “skinny leg legend” wrapped up his 10th show on his world tour at South Side Ballroom, giving fans both life lessons and political messages.
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Aubrey Logan Modernizes Jazz in Windmills Showcase
The Austin-based musician spoke with us about her views on jazz ahead of her trip to The Colony.
The 10 K-Pop Acts You Should Know Right Now
From BTS and AtHeart to TWICE and BIGBANG, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in the legacy acts, innovative stars and ones to watch that K-pop has to offer.
The Struts Plot British Invasion and Brought the House Down at Dallas Show
British glam rockers The Struts spoke to us about their “all killer, no filler” debut album before Friday’s show at The Echo Lounge.
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TLC’s Timeless Classics Lit the Main Stage Ablaze at State Fair of Texas
Free with admission, Dallas fairgoers got to see trailblazing R&B group TLC run through hits like “No Scrubs” and “Unpretty.”
In Alabama Shakes’ First Dallas Show in a Decade, the Band Finds a Way Forward
Alabama Shakes’ reunion tour is as much about the future as the past, performing at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory over the weekend.
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s South Side Ballroom Show Had Us Wanting ‘Alfredo 3’
One of the most prolific rapper-producer partnerships is back in Dallas to bask in the limelight of their latest instant classic, Alfredo 2.
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I’m With Her Offers a Tonic for Troubled Times at Majestic Theatre
Folk supergroup I’m With Her returns to Dallas after seven years for an incomparable performance with special guest Jon Muq.
Haim and Dora Jar Were Sisters in Harmony at The Bomb Factory
Haim’s I Quit Tour turned Deep Ellum into a dance party.
The Dandy Warhols Are the Last Gasp of Gen X Cool
Both freewheeling and exacting, the Portland band delivered a sonic wall of sound at The Kessler Theater without ever selling out.
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Hooked on a Feeling: Everclear Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Sparkle and Fade’ in Plano
The band’s anniversary tour is for their 1995 breakout album, bringing along alt-rock stalwarts Local H and Sponge.