Critic's Notebook

Behind every great artist, there are a whole bunch of names you haven’t heard of. Here are the most influential obscure artists.

From Mick Jagger to Lil Wayne, Dallas’ best photographers have snapped major stars of the music world.

Taylor Swift has put up with a lot of sexist nonsense, but not all jokes and critiques fall into that category.

The “Drunk (And I Don’t Want to Go Home)” singer may have taken her lyrics a little too seriously.

There were a lot of great albums this past year, and here are our writers’ personal favorites.

Ever the forgiving type, Mr. Van Winkle refused to let his host’s 91 felony charges deter him from entertaining on New Year’s Eve.

The Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne tribute band is offering a $1 discount for anyone who shows up in a local band’s T-shirt for all future shows.

Fort Worth’s own Leon Bridges’ “River” is sampled on Kanye West’s upcoming album. While we love to see a local favorite get a boost like this, the controversy surrounding the record can’t be ignored.

It was a big year in Dallas music, but don’t take it from us. The numbers don’t lie.

After 16 years in the music industry, a prison sentence and a genre shift, country singer Louie TheSinger is finally getting his shot.

As another year comes to a close, we take a fond look back at the people we lost in 2023 who made the Dallas music scene so special.

Pussy Riot has strong ties to Dallas, and we couldn’t be happier.

We’ve been reviewing concerts impartially and with an open mind all year. Now, as a treat, we’re going to play favorites.

If someone from Dallas asks you to pass the aux, odds are good they’ll be playing Taylor Swift or Peso Pluma.

Musicians in Dallas are fighting for your attention, and to keep their gear from being stolen by thieves.

Prince Ace’s new album compares Dallas to Miami in the ’80s.

Dallas Gift Wrap Creations is the business behind Taylor Swift’s “bejeweled” birthday present from Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.

After the Power Trip reunion in Austin, claims that deceased vocalist Riley Gale’s family was never consulted brought to light a years-long legal battle (and its recent conclusion).

Barenaked Ladies are so much more than their hit “One Week.”

Queens of the Stone Age’s Michael Shuman hates the term “rock star,” and looks up to Billie Eilish.

If you have any interests at all, there’s probably a themed party for you. It seems niche DJ nights are the new cover band.

Dallas band Midnight Thirty is rising in North Texas. And the trio doesn’t even have a single studio recording.