R.I.P. Ween: A Journey Through Press Photos
After a 25-year run, Ween is calling it quits. So, to commemorate Dean and Gene Ween and all of their odd, wonderful songs, we dove deep into the vaults and found photos of Ween throughout the years…
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Showing 9615 - 9636 of 26502The Viral Video Conundrum: Riff Raff, Kitty Pryde and Krispy Kreme Walk Into a Bar
When Sean Parker was asked by David Kirkpatrick at a roundtable web summit how and why videos go viral, the Silicon Valley visionary shifted in his seat, nervously adjusting his tortoise shell-framed glasses and skinny tie. The Napster co-founder posited, “Videos go viral because people share them. They don’t just…
The Shins, Yeasayer, Big Freedia and More of This Week’s Show Announcements
The ShinsThursday, October 11, at House of Blues, $39.50The Shins were sort of indie-rock darlings until they got Braff-ed in the mid-Aughts. That’s when they blew the eff up. We haven’t heard much from them since 2007’s Wincing the Night Away, but now that they’ve got a new one under…
In Defense Of… Rita Ora’s “How We Do (Party)”
At first glance, British pop star Rita Ora is a dead ringer for her Roc Nation label mate Rihanna. They may even have the same stylist as Beyoncé. I guess Hova and I have similar tastes, because I like these women all the same. Rita Ora’s recent single “How We…
Chelsea Wolfe: “I Like Harsh Phrasing”
Los Angeles musician Chelsea Wolfe came to my attention via the track “Wasteland” from her 2011 album Apokalypsis. There was something so desolate and graphic in the song’s absence of melody or form. Wolfe’s voice sounded far away, underwater, maybe. Or perhaps she’s the exterminating angel with death from above…
Stephen O’Sicky of Caterpillars: “I Love Old School Emo. That’s Who I Am.”
Local act Caterpillars won’t play their next show until July 20 at the Crown and Harp, but until then, they have a new record to finish. They took some time out at the Double Wide a few weeks ago and discussed what they’re up to, their first musical obsessions, and…
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Compilation for Late North Texas Music Writer Lee Jackson Out June 4
After the passing of Lee Jackson in March, the outpouring of emotion from friends and colleagues – in Texas and beyond – was sort of astounding. Those who had never met him felt a kinship; those who did felt the weight of that loss in the creative community. Jackson wrote…
35 Denton’s Hot Wet Mess Cannonballs With Big Freedia and Reggie Watts
Two former 35 Denton acts have been re-filtered back to town for September 1’s Hot Wet Mess: Big Freedia and Reggie Watts. In you’re familiar, you’ll probably agree these are good picks for an end-of-summer pool party. If you’re unfamiliar, just check out Freedia’s late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel…
Homegrown Festival – Main Street Garden Park – 5/26/12
When I finally set foot in Main Street Garden Park on Saturday afternoon, I knew what Homegrown Fest organizer Josh Florence was talking about. The strip of downtown green is beautiful, well-designed and forces interaction, like any good, walkable park should. Looking up at the old Grand Hotel, which shadowed…
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Teenage Cool Kids – Rubber Gloves – 5/27/12
Teenage Cool Kids, Beth Israel, Adult Books, Hot Times Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Sunday, May 27 What happened Sunday night at Rubber Gloves was a pretty unique moment, almost a family reunion of sorts. The bill was full of familiar faces and borrowed band members, which is appropriate for a…
Turnpike Troubadours, Dirty River Boys – Granada Theater – 5/25/12
Turnpike Troubadours Granada Theater Friday, May 25 Friday night, Oklahoma’s Turnpike Troubadours and El Paso quarter the Dirty River Boys turned in a ferocious one-two punch that floored not only the packed lower level of the Granada Theater, but proved the newest generation of country and roots music is solid,…
The Best Music Photos from Memorial Day Weekend
Let the wild rumpus begin, Dallas. You had a buzzing, humming, sexy weekend of music. Like, a real luxury yacht of fiery shows. There’s more to come to this summer, of course, with KXT’s Summer Cut up next weekend (Mmm…Flaming Lips). Somewhere in the crowds for Homegrown Fest, FLOAT, The…
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The DC9 At Night/Good Records Challenge #2: The Mohicans
Aaaand we are back with the second DC9 At Night/Good Records Challenge. Once again, we’re making a sport out of shopping for art, finding any excuse we can to create our own version of Supermarket Sweep. For those who don’t remember the rules, we give our favorite artists and Dallas…
Denton County Transit Authority Kills Its Friday Night Service: What Does It Mean For Music Fans?
The Denton Country Transit Authority (DCTA) board met last night to consider a number of service and schedule changes, but no item they discussed will get as much attention as their decision on Friday night service. The board met to consider offering additional mid-day runs and extending service on Saturday…
Ume’s Lauren Larson on the Band’s Future and Getting a Mohawk in the Eye
Might sound like skipping record coming from us, but Austin’s Ume is back in town this weekend. And if you’ve never seen them play, do yourself a favor and see this trio. Frontwoman Lauren Larson, her husband, bassist Eric Larson, and drummer Rachel Fuhrer play the Ambhar Stage on Saturday…
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Five Country Albums To Drink Beer With
While there’s certainly an eclectic mix at this weekend’s third annual Homegrown Festival, you’ll want to keep an eye on Robert Ellis. The Houston musician has been kicking around for a couple of years, but his 2010 New West debut, Photographs, provided the lengthy-maned Ellis a national profile, and his…
Rusko Talks Shit to a Sound Guy in Houston, Goes to the Hospital in Dallas
No word yet if the two were related, but Houston Press posted this video of the dubstep DJ lighting up a sound guy after his Tuesday show at Stereo Live, because he thought his sound was sub-par. After Tweeting up a storm and referring to Houston and/or Stereo Live as…
16 Memorial Day Weekend Shows: Homegrown Festival, Father John Misty, Float and More
Homegrown Music & Art FestivalSaturday, May 26, at Main Street Garden ParkFor the third annual installment of Homegrown Music & Arts Festival, the margins for bands have expanded to include all Texas acts. So this year’s bill will feature Black Joe Lewis, Hayes Carll, Octopus Project and many more. Not…
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It’ll Do Club Set to Re-Open June 16, Brooke Humphries Also Opening a Million Other Businesses
Brooke Humphries is a busy woman. As we stand just outside the entrance of It’ll Do Club on Elm Street, she fields questions from Red Bull reps and contractors: “You have two minutes of my time,” she says to one of them. “You have one minute of my time,” she…
Just Who Is Father John Misty?
Josh Tillman, the man behind Father John Misty, a moniker he says is completely arbitrary, seems set on confounding his audience. Judging by the reaction he’s getting, his plan is working. Tillman is in Los Angeles, packing up after the previous night’s show and getting ready to hit the road…
Five Local Songs Worth Checking Out Right Now: Blackstone Rangers, Picnictyme, Mystery Skulls, Lincoln Durham and New Science Projects
We’ve reached the halftime portion of 2012, where everyone’s scrambling to tally their faves from the past six months. Instead of looking back, we thought it’d be more productive to address what you should be listening to in the future. Here are a few DFW songs to check out, as…
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So, Cracker Barrel Sells Music?
I was alerted to this story by our friends at Houston Press, since I’m apparently not on the Cracker Barrel press list, and maybe this is old news, but the South’s most ubiquitous chain restaurant is selling music. I know Cracker Barrel is the butt of a lot of jokes,…