Fort Worth’s Telegraph Canyon are heading out on the road with Tennessee’s Glossary for much of January, and we can’t think of a more inspired pairing. The local Southern folk group is working on finishing up a new single in the new year, as a possible taste of a new…
When Arlington thrashers Warbeast flew overseas to co-headline a tour with legendary Pantera/Down vocalist Phil Anselmo, the band’s pulverizing riffs and grueling lyrics slew metal fans across Europe. A joint album seemed like another one of the devil’s pipe dreams until the two entities announced their upcoming split EP release,…
Grupo Fantasma Friday, February 1, at Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge, $10 It’s impossible to stand still around the beats and horns of Austin’s 10-piece Latin funk band, Grupo Fantasma, who racked up a Grammy for their latest release, El Existential…
Lights All Night Fair Park Monday, December 31 New Year’s Eve is always a tricky proposition, what with the whole cottage industry built around getting you out, getting you tipsy and then trying to get you home. This is probably why Lights All Night saved some of their biggest acts…
It was one thing for KKDA-AM to replace most of their on-air staff last year with an automated computer. That was sad, but the great tunes kept playing and Willis Johnson kept his morning show. So it’s incredibly sad (and infuriating) to see KKDA-AM go completely off the air. If…
In looking through three days of photos from this weekend’s Lights All Night electronic music festival, there were some disheartening trends, namely the recurring spirit hood/bikini top/tutu/furry boots outfit. Still, that neon adolescent tribal rave decor has become a a signifier of something beyond just the festival. Here are a…
Are you a musician? Is your group having issues? Ask Fan Landers! Critic Jessica Hopper has played in and managed bands, toured internationally, booked shows, produced records, worked as a publicist, and is the author of The Girls’ Guide to Rocking, a how-to for teen ladies. She is here to…
Faces from two of the fastest growing squads in Dallas rap joining forces is always a good look, but the new effort from Brain Gang’s Cash’mir, featuring A.Dd+’s Slim Gravy, far exceeds expectations. With slow-dripped production from Trakboy (who contributes heavily to Cash’mir’s upcoming project, Brilliant Society), Slim and Cash…
Yung Nation, A.Dd+, Mathew Clay, Lil Ronny MothaF, -topic, Dustin Cavazos, Bobby Sessions Trees Saturday, December 29 Before 2013 hits, the community came together to finish out the year with a strong local lineup. It felt like a celebration of what we’ve accomplished together this year, and of what’s to…
Big Freedia, Ynfynyt Scroll, Yeahdef, Ocelot Monday, December 31, at Dada, $18-$25 When Big Freedia, the “queen diva of bounce,” was in town this past fall for Denton’s Hot Wet Mess, audiences saw a whole lot of ass-shaking from her and her crew. She gives it her all, which is…
Lights All Night Fair Park Saturday, December 29 & Sunday, December 30 I remember when they were called raves — not that I was ever old enough to attend one, but I remember when these types of electronic music fests were known as such. There was even a whole film…
This year, Lights All Night has expanded to three nights, and is taking over Fair Park, a city-owned venue. On Sunday, the organizers sent out a press release (view below) alerting attendees that there is a curfew. Saturday and Sunday night’s shows will end at midnight, and Monday’s NYE show…
As the sands in the hourglass run out here at DC9 HQ, and making year-end lists feels more like penance than pleasurable mental exercise, we thought we’d take a break from quantifying albums and concerts, and instead qualify some of our favorite posts from the last year with an, “Oh…
Photo by Christine TaylorJesse SykesEach week in our print editions and every day on our blogs, the 13 Voice Media Group papers feature some of the best music writing in the country. That’s why we’re excited to announce the winners of our first VMG music writing awards. The honor goes…
The Marked Men Thursday, December 27, at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, $5 One of Denton’s all-time best punk bands, the Marked Men, are playing at Rubber Gloves with the equally formidable Bad Sports, who are in the process of recording a new album. Since their conception in the early aughts,…
The holidays are over, and it’s nearly time shut down all the Christmas caroling, save for local outfit Bethan. “O Holy Night,” from their rather haunting EP of reworked Christmas hymns, found a home on WBEZ’s This American Life last Friday. The show features stories of families and loved ones…
On December 23, thrash metal lost another legendary pioneer when Mike Scaccia, lead guitarist for Ministry and Rigor Mortis, died shortly after collapsing during a performance at the Rail Club for Rigor Mortis/Warbeast frontman Bruce Corbitt’s 50th birthday celebration. Scaccia, who suffered from heart disease, died of a sudden heart…
One of Denton’s all-time best punk bands, the Marked Men, are playing at Rubber Gloves with the equally formidable Bad Sports, who are in the process of recording a new album. Since their conception in the early aughts, the Marked Men have built an international underground following through four albums…
With Pinkish Black in the middle of recording their sophomore album, they might be testing out some new material at this show, so fingers crossed for that. Add in Will Kapinos’ one-man blues show Dim Locator, the Wooden Birds’ Leslie Sisson and Dallas psych wards Eyes, Wings & Many Other…
With its expansion to three nights this year, Lights All Night has become a legit electronic music festival, and is testing out Fair Park’s party limits. Tiësto, AVICII, Bassnectar, Calvin Harris, Ghostland Observatory, 12th Planet, Axwell, Diplo and more will perform over the weekend, and while there seems to be…
When Big Freedia, the “queen diva of bounce,” was in town this past fall for Denton’s Hot Wet Mess, audiences saw a whole lot of ass-shaking from her and her crew. She gives it her all, which is why you can expect her to do the same for the New…
Dallas’ electronic darlings Ishi won’t be dropping their second LP, Digital Wounds, until spring 2013, although they’re sure to play some new material from it atTrees. Check out the album’s single, “Disco Queen,” for a taste…
