Critic's Notebook

The Dallas rapper’s next album, I Hope You’re Happy, is ready to give ’em hell later this month.

Ahead of the band’s ‘Louder Than Gunfire’ single release, William Dunnill opens up about what Dallas means to him.

The legendary Old 97’s singer/songwriter released the first single from his upcoming 10th solo album.

Performances by Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith, Pecos Hurley and many more ignited fans as they showed support for Kerr County.

With Hawkins finally releasing new music, what does it take for an indie artist to sell out a live show? Follow his journey.

Alaska has brought national attention to Oak Cliff, representing Dallas in the internationally renowned Boiler Room sets.

Here’s an all-genres playlist featuring Lamar Adot Thomas, Leslie Austin, Said the People, Mitchell Ferguson and more.

Dallas rapper Montana 700 drops his second project of 2025, featuring YFN Lucci, Loe Shimmy, Zillionaire Doe and more.

After years of building their reputation and catalog, the North Texas band has released their debut Years Forgotten.

Branoofunck’s drawing crowds of young and not-so-young 2000s hip-hop lovers to the happiest dance floor in Deep Ellum.

After putting together the 10 best music venues, we’re back reminiscing on these places that we wish were still here.

We spoke to Deep Ellum Art Co. owners John and Kari LaRue as they celebrate 10 years of bringing art in all forms to Dallas.

We have the Las Vegas Sphere at home. Except ours is in Arlington.

Jojo Jam is more than an open mic. It is building itself up as a place for belonging and bringing people together.

In a summer of No Kings protests and anti-ICE demonstrations, DFW’s music scene showed support through solidarity.

As HeadHuncho Amir tours with EST Gee, he’s returning to Dallas this weekend. Listen to his single showcasing our city.

Hustleman Quise joins HeadHuncho Amir, Montana 700 and Zillionaire Doe to push the New Dallas movement forward.

Four North Texas artists share how Dallas’ country music scene shapes their sound and keeps its legacy alive.

At the request of his fans, 4Batz has been dropping more singles. Here’s a taste of his high-pitched R&B.

The Dallas singer doesn’t miss the old her. We caught up with her over several days to talk about what ‘lost girl SZN’ means.

Just months away from closing for good, the first annual Jambaloo venue prize saved a beloved Fort Worth music venue.

A tribute to the Black Sabbath leader and pioneer of the heavy metal genre by a fan who saw him at Ozzfest in Texas.