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Meet Grayson Taylor, a Dallas Pilot Who Wants to Interview Bands in the Sky

By Simon PruittJune 16, 2025

Taylor, a flight instructor at Aviator Air School, flew Austin-based West 22nd to their Dallas date last month and filmed it.

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Wu-Tang Clan Forever: 36 Moments From Their Final Show in Fort Worth

By Eric DiepJune 15, 2025

Wu-Tang Clan is currently on its last tour, a rare opportunity for the members to say goodbye and thank their fans.

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Joshua Ray Walker Is Healthy, Cancer-Free and Back Creating Some Good Times for Y’all

By Eric DiepJune 13, 2025

Joshua Ray Walker walks us through the making of his summer album and creating sunny country songs in a Hawaiian shirt.

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Teethe Cut Their Teeth in Denton’s DIY Scene. Now They’re the Headliners

By Garrett GravleyJune 11, 2025

Almost five years since releasing their self-titled LP, Magic of the Sale aims to propel Teethe to headliner status.

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Erykah Badu to Release Her Next Album Independently on Her Own Label

By Eric DiepJune 10, 2025

The Queen of Neo-Soul is back with a new album. Previous reports stated that it would be produced entirely by The Alchemist.

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Lil Baby Threw an Atlanta Party in Dallas at American Airlines Center: Photos

By Elijah SmithJune 6, 2025

Despite BigXThaPlug’s absence, Lil Baby still put on a show at AAC with special guests Rob49 and Loe Shimmy.

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Dallas Heat Check: 20 Rappers to Watch in 2025

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJune 5, 2025

DFW hip-hop is booming. Hashi Senjoo, Scuttino, ZeetheWizard and more names you need to pay attention to this summer.

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Jamie Vahala’s The People’s Jam Open Mic, an Institution in Deep Ellum, Bids Farewell

By Sean StroudJune 5, 2025

Local musicians played at Cheapsteaks for the final The People’s Jam to commemorate the end of the open mic.

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Lamar Adot Thomas Is Playing the Long Game After Calling Dallas Home

By Alex GonzalezJune 5, 2025

After May’s release of A Day Off Work, the New Orleans native is embracing his status as a full-time Dallasite.

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5 Can’t Miss Artists at Texas Music Revolution This Weekend

By Simon PruittJune 4, 2025

The annual Texas Music Revolution festival is set for this weekend in McKinney. Dawes and Flatland Cavalry are headlining.

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Lil Wayne Rapping Over Songs by Texas Artists: A Short History

By Eric DiepJune 3, 2025

Ahead of Tha Carter VI, Lil Wayne’s remixes of Post Malone, Tay-K, Dorrough and more showcase his greatness.

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Jayson Lyric’s Mixtape Series Is Building His Legacy Brick by Brick

By Jamisha DanielsJune 3, 2025

The Oak Cliff rapper readies a fifth installment of his popular mixtape series, exchanging R&B songs for gritty bars.

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Joshua Ray Walker Is Back With Beach-Minded New Album, Announces Summer Tour

By Eric DiepJune 2, 2025

The Dallas-based country musician readies Tropicana, an album written during his treatment for stage 3B colon cancer.

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Dallas Native Brittany Broski Impresses Again With New Single “Stained”

By Eric DiepMay 30, 2025

After making her artist debut with “The Sun,” Brittany Broski is back with a bluesy and dramatic song about broken love.

Watch George Strait Deliver a Touching Speech at Memorial for Rodeo Performer Roy Cooper

Watch George Strait Deliver a Touching Speech at Memorial for Rodeo Performer Roy Cooper

By Simon PruittMay 28, 2025

Cowboys united on Monday afternoon at Fort Worth’s Cowtown Coliseum to honor Roy Cooper, who died in a house fire last month.

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The Benefit of Benefits: A Guide to the Fundraising Events and Shows That Need Your Help

By Poppy XanderMay 28, 2025

Here’s an ongoing guide to the events and benefit shows coming up and what they mean for the people in North Texas.

Midlake Marks 15th Anniversary of <i>The Courage of Others</i> with New Vinyl Reissue

Midlake Marks 15th Anniversary of The Courage of Others with New Vinyl Reissue

By Preston JonesMay 28, 2025

The acclaimed Denton folk-rock band glances back at its third album, which turns 15, as it readies a vinyl re-release.

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San Antonio Rapper RNB.FOEMOB Has Our Next State Anthem With “Texas”

By Eric DiepMay 28, 2025

Buzzing rapper RNB.FOEMOB was welcomed by Dallas hip-hop legends as he performed his viral single.

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Dallas Sounds Amplified Artist Showcase Aims to Highlight All Local Acts in Busking Program

By Eric DiepMay 27, 2025

On Wednesday evening, Carly Tate, Sam Cormier, Gracen Wynn, Caleb Dean and others will perform at a free event at Club Dada.

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The Kitchen Studios Celebrates 30 Years: Alex Beane, Chlöe Jobin, Liah and More Brought the Feel Good Vibes

By Abigail MuellerMay 27, 2025

A full Sunday of artists and performers rang in the 30th anniversary of The Kitchen, Dallas’ favorite studio.

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The 50 Best Rap Lyrics of All Time

By Noah Hubbell and OthersMay 26, 2025

From Nas and Eminem to Biggie and 2Pac, these lyrics are classics.

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7 Artists Share Their Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ Playlist

By Simon PruittMay 23, 2025

With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, we asked artists to provide song selections they would add to their BBQ playlists.

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