2 North Texas Talents Star in Rolling Stone’s Top 10 Country Albums of 2025
What better way to end a year that saw each artist release an awesome record and tour the world?
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From Texas, the Philippines and Beyond, JONAVI Finds an International Audience
With support from Texas’ Asian American creative community, the Philippines born, Dallas-based singer finds growing success.
‘Catastrophic’: Dallas Music Legend Faces 450% Insurance Hike if ACA Subsidies Expire
Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket in the new year. Jeff Liles is one of them.
My Point of You Is Poised for Nationwide Takeover
Denton emo outfit my point of you just announced their West Coast tour after cruising through the East Coast earlier this year.
Dallas Music Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Justin Hoard
The Tennessee transplant is steadily cementing himself as a cornerstone of the city’s nightlife
I Promised The World and the Revival of Post Hardcore Emo
The Dallas band is drawing national critical praise for music born partly out of grief.
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Sick New World Aims to Reclaim DFW’s Rock Legacy
From a promoter’s mission to a rock renaissance, Bobby Clay explains why Sick New World is betting big on our complex festival history.
From Dhaka to Dallas: Inside the Sudden Rise of Bangla Underground Music
Gonojowar, Aux4D, Melody Lane and more are driving this grassroots movement with their fusion of Bangla lyrics with rock and metal sounds.
Global Boy Group JO1 Makes History as First Japanese Artists to Perform at Jingle Ball
The 11-member boy band has taken the stage with Kesha and Eve. Now, they’re excited to show North Texas fans what “JO1-Pop” is all about.
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Things We’re Thankful for in Dallas Music in 2025
Before we stuff our faces on Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the magic that makes Dallas’ music scene better than any other.
Novulent Is Headlining and Debuting Their First Music Festival in Dallas
Gen Z’s rising shoegaze and alternative rock star is throwing a Halloween-themed music festival at Puzzles Deep Ellum.
Hannah Bahng Is In Full Control of Her Destiny
Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng headlines House of Blues in December. But first, her plans for world domination.
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Yakiyn Is the Future
“Calculate,” a chaotically booming cut, further proves the Arlington rapper is crashing through his own sky-high expectations.
Treaty Oak Revival Are West Texas Made
We spoke with Sam Canty and Lance Vanley ahead of the release of their third album, which pays homage to small-town West Texas living.
Business Owners on Navigating Ongoing Construction: ‘Deep Ellum Is Still Open, It’s Still a Little Spicy’
Owners Dan Murry and Evan Johnson of Ruins and Three Links talk how they’re coping with the construction and crime in Deep Ellum.
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Death To All Is Commemorating Death Metal Classics With a Special Dallas Show
Death’s Spiritual Healing turns 35 and Symbolic turns 30, celebrating Chuck Schuldiner’s legacy with a death metal show at The Echo Lounge.
Giving Jazz a Hand
Outdated Dallas codes threatened live jazz until the people spoke up. A task force aims to regain public trust and keep the tunes alive.
Wanz Dover Prides Himself on Playing Rare Tracks From His 6,000 Vinyl Collection
The Dallas native is a music lover’s best friend, setting nights off with sets that mix techno, house and electronica.
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Dallas Bands The Sutcliffes, The O’s and More Bid Mike Snider Farewell at Retirement Party
The Dallas community successfully funded Mike Snider’s trip to Hawaii, a big mahalo to a room filled with love at Sons of Hermann Hall.
People Would Rather Go to a Concert Than Have Sex
According to a new survey by Live Nation, music fans are choosing to see their favorite artists perform over getting some.
Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles on the Untapped Potential of Dallas Talent
Longhorn Ballroom’s artistic director talks about the benchmark of Dallas artists headlining The Kessler and the future of the music scene.
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Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles Is Preserving Dallas Music History
The Kessler Theater’s artistic director walks us through the formation of Deep Ellum and the significance of The Theatre Gallery.