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Concert Reviews

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Critic's Notebook

Poppy Dropped Screams and Kept It All the Way Metalcore at Dallas Show

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroOctober 8, 2025

Poppy’s North American tour dates ended in Texas, a heavy metal show at House of Blues that was dazzling and dynamic.

Critic's Notebook

The 12 Best Performances at ACL Fest 2025

By Rachel ParkerOctober 7, 2025

The first weekend of ACL Fest 2025 has wrapped up. We sent our Austin contributor, who saw performances by Luke Combs, DJO, Doechii, T-Pain and more.

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Magdalena Bay’s Cosmic Spectacle Was Endlessly Captivating

By Kristin LockhartOctober 7, 2025

The pop duo’s costume changes, elaborate stage design and expert showmanship wowed us at House of Blues in Dallas.

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Critic's Notebook

Best Moments of Snaketoberfest XI: Somewhere Between Kegger and Concert

By Jamie VahalaOctober 6, 2025

Snaketoberfest XI in Garland was part keg party, part music festival and an all-around great time.

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Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole and Jeremih Deliver Classics Despite Delays in Little Elm

By Eric DiepOctober 5, 2025

The first Tacos and Beats Festival brought some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B to Texas. It wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.

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I Took My Wife to Ice Cube in Fort Worth. Here Are Her Observations

By Andrew ShermanOctober 3, 2025

Andrew Sherman steps behind the lens to write about Ice Cube at Dickies Arena. We can confirm he’s still on his “gangsta shit.”

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Dua Lipa Kicks Off First of Two Dallas Shows With Pop Masterclass

By Preston JonesOctober 1, 2025

Dua Lipa returns to Dallas after three years at American Airlines Center, paying homage to Kelly Clarkson by covering “Since U Been Gone.”

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Aminé Reminds Us to Take It Day by Day in Uplifting Dallas Show

By Eric DiepOctober 1, 2025

Portland’s “skinny leg legend” wrapped up his 10th show on his world tour at South Side Ballroom, giving fans both life lessons and political messages.

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Critic's Notebook

Aubrey Logan Modernizes Jazz in Windmills Showcase

By Austin ZookSeptember 30, 2025

The Austin-based musician spoke with us about her views on jazz ahead of her trip to The Colony.

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Critic's Notebook

The Struts Plot British Invasion and Brought the House Down at Dallas Show

By Darby MurnaneSeptember 29, 2025

British glam rockers The Struts spoke to us about their “all killer, no filler” debut album before Friday’s show at The Echo Lounge.

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TLC’s Timeless Classics Lit the Main Stage Ablaze at State Fair of Texas

By Aria BellSeptember 29, 2025

Free with admission, Dallas fairgoers got to see trailblazing R&B group TLC run through hits like “No Scrubs” and “Unpretty.”

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In Alabama Shakes’ First Dallas Show in a Decade, the Band Finds a Way Forward

By Preston JonesSeptember 29, 2025

Alabama Shakes’ reunion tour is as much about the future as the past, performing at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory over the weekend.

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Critic's Notebook

Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s South Side Ballroom Show Had Us Wanting ‘Alfredo 3’

By Sean StroudSeptember 27, 2025

One of the most prolific rapper-producer partnerships is back in Dallas to bask in the limelight of their latest instant classic, Alfredo 2.

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I’m With Her Offers a Tonic for Troubled Times at Majestic Theatre

By Preston JonesSeptember 27, 2025

Folk supergroup I’m With Her returns to Dallas after seven years for an incomparable performance with special guest Jon Muq.

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Haim and Dora Jar Were Sisters in Harmony at The Bomb Factory

By Preston BartaSeptember 26, 2025

Haim’s I Quit Tour turned Deep Ellum into a dance party.

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The Dandy Warhols Are the Last Gasp of Gen X Cool

By Kendall MorganSeptember 26, 2025

Both freewheeling and exacting, the Portland band delivered a sonic wall of sound at The Kessler Theater without ever selling out.

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Hooked on a Feeling: Everclear Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Sparkle and Fade’ in Plano

By Preston JonesSeptember 26, 2025

The band’s anniversary tour is for their 1995 breakout album, bringing along alt-rock stalwarts Local H and Sponge.

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Addison Rae Shows Her Pop Icon Potential at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 26, 2025

Addison Rae says this was her last show in Texas (for now), bringing her first world tour to South Side Ballroom.

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Raphael Saadiq Was One Man, No Band at Dallas Show

By Jamisha DanielsSeptember 22, 2025

This was the first time Raphael Saadiq had taken the stage by himself, telling stories and bringing three decades of hits.

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Tate McRae Proves Her Pop Star Power at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 19, 2025

Tate McRae critics must stop comparing her to Britney Spears. The 22-year-old Canadian singer is in a league of her own.

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Lil Wayne Debuted a New Era to Weezy Fans at Dos Equis Pavilion

By Vanessa QuilantanSeptember 18, 2025

With over twenty years of classics, Lil Wayne officially began his legacy work, and Dallas fans love to see it.

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James Taylor’s Fort Worth Show Was Sentimental, Shares Stage With Son: Photos

By Andrew ShermanSeptember 18, 2025

James Taylor and his All-Star Band with special guest Tiny Habits wrapped up their summer dates at Dickies Arena.

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