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Garrett Gravley

Garrett Gravley was born and grew up in Dallas. He mostly writes about music, but veers into arts and culture, local news and politics. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas and has written for the Dallas Observer since October 2018.

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Hitching a Ride with Cornel West: A Conversation on Israel, His Presidential Run and John Coltrane

By Garrett Gravley
Mar 4, 2024

The outspoken intellectual was in North Texas for a pro-Palestine rally, and we found ourselves in the back of an SUV with him discussing much more than the conflict in the Middle East.
Good Records Celebrated Its 24th Anniversary With Brainiac’s First Dallas Show in 27 Years

By Garrett Gravley
Feb 14, 2024

Balloons, Buc-ee's and Brainiac: the Good Records anniversary had it all.
SMU's Punk and Post-Punk Art and Fashion Exhibition To Showcase Buzzcocks Designer Malcolm Garrett

By Garrett Gravley
Feb 7, 2024

The exhibition includes hundreds of objects relating to bands like Sex Pistols and DEVO.
5 North Texas Metal Bands Making Major Moves in 2024

By Garrett Gravley
Feb 1, 2024

Dallas-Fort Worth is a well-known metal destination. These 5 metal bands will rock you this year.
North Texas Artists Featured on Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Other Music Festivals in 2024

By Garrett Gravley
Jan 18, 2024

If you're going to any major festivals this year, be on the lookout for these Dallas-area musicians.
The Day Nick Cave’s The Birthday Party Played Their Only Texas Show in Dallas to 30 People

By Garrett Gravley
Jan 16, 2024

The Birthday Party once played a Dallas show to a near-empty house. The legendary band led by Nick Cave broke up shortly thereafter.
Katt Williams Adds Second Grand Prairie Show Fresh Off Viral Rant

By Garrett Gravley
Jan 15, 2024

After going viral for an explosive interview this week, Katt Williams is selling out his comedy tour.
12 Obscure Artists Who Shaped Popular Music

By Garrett Gravley
Jan 10, 2024

Behind every great artist, there are a whole bunch of names you haven't heard of. Here are the most influential obscure artists.
Mama’s Gun, Sinner, Rubberneck and Other Great Album Covers From North Texas Artists

By David Fletcher and Garrett Gravley
Jan 8, 2024

Bands don't select album covers at random. In fact, one of the most grueling decisions for a band may be how best to present a collection of its work to a critical audience. For better or worse, the cover is an extension of the album, building on that album's message...
After Playing Mar-a-Lago, Vanilla Ice Is Part of the Culture War

By Garrett Gravley
Jan 3, 2024

Ever the forgiving type, Mr. Van Winkle refused to let his host's 91 felony charges deter him from entertaining on New Year's Eve.
Lawsuit Between Family of Riley Gale and Surviving Members of Power Trip Settled Out of Court

By Carly May Gravley and Garrett Gravley
Dec 12, 2023

After the Power Trip reunion in Austin, claims that deceased vocalist Riley Gale's family was never consulted brought to light a years-long legal battle (and its recent conclusion).
Why Elon Musk Sued Media Matters in a North Texas Court, and What That Means

By Garrett Gravley
Dec 5, 2023

The billionaire supervillain is bringing a lawsuit to Texas. But why?
25 Best Song Lyrics About Dallas

By Garrett Gravley
Dec 1, 2023

Dallas may not have its own version of "New York, New York," but it gets called out plenty in songs, and not all of them are country.
Melvins' Buzz Osborne Recalls a 'Severely Stupid' Dallas Audience at a '90s Show

By Garrett Gravley
Oct 3, 2023

Forty years ago, Melvins changed the music landscape. The world just didn’t know it yet.
Live Nation Announced a $1,500 Stipend for Club Acts, But That's Not All Positive News

By Garrett Gravley
Oct 2, 2023

Live Nation's new plan is great news for musicians, and not-so-great news for smaller venues and promoters.
Drake Didn’t Need To Outdo Himself at His Dallas Show, But He Did Anyway. Because That’s Drake.

By Garrett Gravley
Sep 15, 2023

Drizzy kicked off his two-show run in Dallas with a spectacular production.
'Satanic Doo-Wop' Band Twin Temple Plays North Texas This Weekend With Danzig

By Garrett Gravley
Aug 31, 2023

They're not The Four Seasons, but Satanic doo-wop band Twin Temple say they're actually much nicer than they seem.
Pros and Cons: Metallica Went Back for Seconds in Arlington Sunday Night

By Garrett Gravley
Aug 21, 2023

Sunday concluded the "Metallica Makeover" weekend, with the heavy-metal band playing AT&T Stadium for the second time.
Alice Cooper’s Car Got Towed in Omaha. Don’t Worry, He Got it Back.

By Garrett Gravley
Aug 18, 2023

“If [people] think there’s going to be any lack of energy in this show, they’re sorely mistaken,” Cooper says.
Metallica’s Takeover Weekend Lets OTTTO Bassist Tye Trujillo Do What He Loves: 'Playing Dirty Clubs'

By Garrett Gravley
Aug 16, 2023

OTTTO is one of the bands playing this "Metallica Takeover" weekend.
Lukas Nelson + POTR’s New Record Sticks & Stones Is a Whole Celebration

By Garrett Gravley
Jul 5, 2023

Lukas Nelson doesn't want to talk about weed or his dad. But he's all about joy these days.
The Re:SET Festival Needs To Re:TURN Next Year

By Garrett Gravley
Jun 20, 2023

The Re:SET Festival that opened in Grand Prairie with headliner boygenius, had a really bad third day. But we believe it can recover.