Meet DJ Alaska, Oak Cliff’s Goth Payasita
Alaska has brought national attention to Oak Cliff, representing Dallas in the internationally renowned Boiler Room sets.
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Said The People, Fueled by Love and the Power of Rock, Is Ready To Take Center Stage
After years of building their reputation and catalog, the North Texas band has released their debut Years Forgotten.
‘Dedicated to the Creative and Native’: Deep Ellum Art Co. Owners Reflect on Their Mission
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.
Meet Jojo Spencer, the Woman Behind Dallas’ Open Mic Night Jojo Jam
Jojo Jam is more than an open mic. It is building itself up as a place for belonging and bringing people together.
The Art of Resistance: Cameron McCloud, Yolanda Cruz and The Daydreamers on Rallying Dallas
In a summer of No Kings protests and anti-ICE demonstrations, DFW’s music scene showed support through solidarity.
The Soul of North Texas: A Journey Through the Dallas Country Music Scene
Four North Texas artists share how Dallas’ country music scene shapes their sound and keeps its legacy alive.
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Getting Lost With Kali Flower
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.
Regina Spektor Doesn’t Like Shortages in Buying Her Music on Vinyl
Ahead of her Majestic Theatre show, Regina Spektor discusses her working relations with John Congleton and McKenzie Smith.
Sudarshan Iyengar’s Sangita App Might Change the Way Musicians Write Songs
Created by designer and musician Sudarshan Iyengar, the app lets users transcribe their voice into notes in real time.
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Max Stalling, Carson Lewis, Leslie Austin and More on AI: Does the Song Remain the Same?
In the age of AI, Dallas’ music scene weighs in on whether to experiment with the technology and if it benefits songwriters.
Kansas City’s Friendly Thieves Are Ransacking Dallas for Their Hot Summer Tour
Friendly Thieves is a five-piece alternative funk rock band that promises to show you a good time.
Kansas Reflects on Decades of Rock, Anticipates ‘Very Lively’ Return to Dallas
Two of America’s preeminent classic rock bands, Kansas and 38 Special, will turn The Pavilion into a rock wonderland.
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Spotify Has an AI Problem, Dallas Artists Are First to Be Flagged and Taken Down
Katherine Paterson, Rosy L and the Deadly Beloved each had music removed from Spotify after being added to AI playlists.
Hashi Senjoo Is Preserving the Classic Texas Sound by Connecting Dallas and Houston
The Dallas rapper values the South’s position in hip-hop: ‘Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, that’s our base.’
Dallas DJ Bocho Gravedad Is Connecting Cumbia Rebajada to the People
The Monterrey native leads Cumbia 319, which brings Cumbia rebajada, known for its slow pace and drawn-out vocals, to Texas.
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Fugitive’s Blake Ibanez Is Ready to Thrash Hard With Dallas Metalheads on Summer Slaughter Tour
Before Hatebreed comes to Dallas, we spoke with Fugitive about forming the group that’s become an instant hit in metal.
New Orleans for Essence Festival: Is a Last-Minute Trip Worth It?
An Essence Festival first-timer weighs the pros and cons of a spur-of-the-moment getaway to The Big Easy.
El Paso Rapper Krystall Poppin’s Morningside Heights Is a Love Letter to Texas
“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
Despite the band’s name, they assure us that they are here to stay.
In Two Languages and Many Sounds, Mei Semones Finds Her Voice
The indie pop singer is making her Dallas debut, exhibiting her jazz-influenced songs that she sings in Japanese and English.
Dallas Songwriter Kendall Brown Wrote These Songs 30 Years Ago, Now They’re Out
The bearded poet released his debut album, Earth Tones, after decades of songwriting.
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Joel Wells Jr. Is a Nice Dose of Soul and Americana for Hot Summer Nights
We spoke to the Dallas singer about making his first album, performing at open mics and developing his stirring voice.