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Storytellers at The Kessler: Nirvana, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Eazy-E and More Untold Gems in Dallas Music History

By Kena SosaJuly 6, 2025

Two revered names in our community, Jeffrey Liles and Robert Wilonsky, shared music stories with depth and meaning.

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El Paso Rapper Krystall Poppin’s Morningside Heights Is a Love Letter to Texas

By Alex GonzalezJuly 4, 2025

“I’ve been lucky enough to have the support of my city for a while now,” she says, who released her new album last month.

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Denton Emo Band alwaysneverstays Didn’t Actually Disappear. They Just Made a Killer Album

By Sean StroudJuly 4, 2025

Despite the band’s name, they assure us that they are here to stay.

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Charley Crockett Shares Song “Crucified Son” Off New Album

By Eric DiepJuly 3, 2025

Crockett says he was born the lucky one on his single off Dollar a Day, which is co-produced with Shooter Jennings.

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Dallas Songwriter Kendall Brown Wrote These Songs 30 Years Ago, Now They’re Out

By Simon PruittJuly 2, 2025

The bearded poet released his debut album, Earth Tones, after decades of songwriting.

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BBQ Playlist: Best Dallas Artists for Your Fourth of July Party

By Eric DiepJuly 2, 2025

We’re prepping for the Fourth of July early with our inaugural Spotify playlist featuring all local artists.

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Diddy Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering in Jury Verdict

By Eric DiepJuly 2, 2025

Diddy has been acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but convicted of lesser charges.

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Joel Wells Jr. Is a Nice Dose of Soul and Americana for Hot Summer Nights

By Jamie VahalaJuly 2, 2025

We spoke to the Dallas singer about making his first album, performing at open mics and developing his stirring voice.

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Parker McCollum’s Self-Titled Album Shows He’s a New Man

By Tyler DanielsJuly 1, 2025

The Limestone Kid is who we know and love, but it’s clear Parker, the father and husband, doesn’t feel like a kid anymore.

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Gavin Adcock Goes After Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. We’re Calling Bullshit on His Claim

By Simon PruittJuly 1, 2025

Even after Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter won the Grammy for Best Country Album, skeptics are still vocal.

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Watch Drake Visit a Texas Dive Bar and Take Shots

By Eric DiepJune 30, 2025

The Canadian rapper is a newly minted Texan, hitting up The Alibi Bar in Chappell Hill for drinks with his new neighbors.

50 Best Texas and Red Dirt Country Songs

By Dallas Observer Staff and OthersJune 30, 2025

From Robert Earl Keen to Cody Johnson to Kaitlin Butts, here are 50 of the best Texas country and red dirt songs.

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Remy Reilly Is Getting Over Her Situationship and Entering a New Era With “Ricochet”

By Eric DiepJune 30, 2025

The Dallas singer on what inspired “Ricochet,” the dance single that explores the messy, undefined nature of situationships.

The D.O.C. and LilJuMadeDaBeat’s Fireside Chat: What We Learned About Dallas’ Influence on Hip-Hop

By Jamisha DanielsJune 28, 2025

The hip-hop producers touched on everything from Dallas culture to the music business at the South Dallas Cultural Center.

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Watch The Observer’s Social Media Editor Interview Dallas Pilot Grayson Taylor in the Air

By Eric DiepJune 27, 2025

Jordan Maddox takes to the skies, flipping the script on Grayson Taylor and interviewing him while 2,000 ft. above Dallas.

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Texas Music Revolution 30 Locations and Dates Set for Next Summer

By Tyler DanielsJune 27, 2025

After a successful TMR 29, TMR 30 was announced this morning at 9:53 a.m. on 95.3 The Range.

BigXThaPlug and Shaboozey Shut Down Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge for New Song “Home”

By Eric DiepJune 26, 2025

BigXThaPlug and Shaboozey share another collaboration after weeks of teasing the song on social media.

The End of Which House: Denton Crew Behind the Venue on What’s Next After Hosting Final Show

By Diego HernandezJune 23, 2025

Which House? Witch House? Gone House. Denton loses another iconic music space.

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The Observer Is Looking for Music Writers

By Eric DiepJune 23, 2025

Summer is here, and we’re looking for music writers with the hottest takes and writing chops to back them up.

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Erykah Badu, The Alchemist Release New Songs “Echos 19 (mix 122)” and “Next to You”

By Eric DiepJune 20, 2025

Erykah Badu performed “Echos 19 (mix 122)” and debuted “Next to You” at her Juneteenth show. Here’s how to listen to them.

Out Her Mind, Just in Time: Erykah Badu Flows Into a New Era on Juneteenth

By Preston JonesJune 18, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning Dallas icon will likely unveil new music during a free, live-streamed concert at The Bomb Factory.

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McKinney’s Sunset Amphitheater Officially Underway After Groundbreaking Event

By Eric DiepJune 17, 2025

The future site of the 20,000-seat facility will be a first-of-its-kind premium live music venue in Texas.

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