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Features

When Texas Was Fertile Ground for Prison Bands

By Marshall ProjectMarch 13, 2026

For the first time, hear the sounds of incarcerated Texas musicians who soundtracked life behind bars.

Kacey Musgraves stands on stage in a black dress in front of the shape of a heart on fire
Critic's Notebook

Kacey Musgraves Gives Us Permission To Be Horny on Main with New ‘Dry Spell’ Single

By Carly May GravleyMarch 11, 2026

The Texas country star also announced a new album, Middle of Nowhere, is coming in May.

Critic's Notebook

The Internet Can’t Believe the Sound of Dallas Soul Artist Gavin Copeland’s Voice

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 4, 2026

The deepest (and currently most viral) voice in Dallas will have a record deal soon, and then a Grammy not long after, he hopes.

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Critic's Notebook

Protest Music Is Making a Comeback, But It Never Really Left Dallas

By Jason JanikFebruary 27, 2026

As protests happen nearly weekly, we’d like to remind you our local musicians aren’t rookies to standing up for justice.

Charley Crockett performs on stage for a music festival
Critic's Notebook

‘I Let Y’all Down’: Charley Crockett Denied Entry to Canada for Old Drug Conviction

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 24, 2026

A marijuana-related guilty plea in Virginia 10 years ago kept Crockett from entering Canada for a tour.

Critic's Notebook

A Dallas Author Explains Why Austin Gets All The Music Scene Credit, Fair or Not

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 19, 2026

Mitch Baranowski explores Austin’s thriving music ecosystem with his new book, and tells us why Dallas’ doesn’t quite stack up in comparison.

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Concerts

Take Your Music Lover to One of These Shows This Valentine’s Day

By Austin ZookFebruary 11, 2026

Does falling in love at a metal show count as a hopeless place?

Critic's Notebook

We Watched Turning Point’s “All-American” Show So You Don’t Have To

By Carly May GravleyFebruary 8, 2026

A mess.

Concerts

Green Day Sticks to Script For Super Bowl LX Preshow

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 8, 2026

Green Day didn’t say much, but the music speaks for itself.

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Critic's Notebook

Kid Rock will Headline Turning Point USA’s Cynical Halftime Stunt

By Sam EiflingFebruary 5, 2026

In case you want an all-white, country rock alternative to official Super Bowl acts Bad Bunny and Green Day.

Noah Kahan
Concerts

Noah Kahan is Coming Back To North Texas This Year

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 3, 2026

The Grammy-nominated singer’s Great Divide Tour is coming through town this summer.

Concerts

Longhorn Backyard Announces Inaugural Concert Season and Grand Opening Show

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 28, 2026

It takes a lot for us to be excited about an outdoor concert venue in Texas, but we’ll gladly saddle up for this one.

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Dallas Life

The Most Anticipated Attractions Opening in North Texas in 2026  

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 23, 2026

A record-breaking roller coaster, a new kid’s theme park and a 20,000-capacity amphitheater, oh my!

Dallas Life

The Denim Diplomat: How One DFW Visionary is Weaving the Future of Western Wear

By Preston BartaJanuary 9, 2026

From Arlington’s design studios to farm and ranch stores across Texas, Gina Chancelor has redefined Western style.

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Critic's Notebook

8 Times Taylor Sheridan Featured Local Musicians in Landman

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 31, 2025

By chance of fate, Isaac Hoskins was playing at a bar Taylor Sheridan walked into in 2019. Now the Hollywood mogul uses Hoskins’ music in his prime time television.

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Concerts

Home For The Holidays? So Are These Dallas Music Favorites.

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 24, 2025

It’s not often we get to see these North Texas breakouts as much these days. Take advantage of it.

Critic's Notebook

Legendary Joe Ely Influenced, Defined Generations By Being as Wild as West Texas

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 16, 2025

For decades Ely’s presence has been felt from Lubbock to London, covering decades of music from country, to rock and so much in between.

Critic's Notebook

The Spotify Unwrapped Movement Takes Aim at Streamer’s ICE Interest

By Kena SosaDecember 5, 2025

Spotify is wrapping up 2025 with some political controversy.

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Critic's Notebook

Treaty Oak Revival’s West Texas Degenerate Is ‘Finally F**kin’ Here’

By Eric DiepNovember 28, 2025

The Odessa band’s third album is dedicated to the people of West Texas, featuring singles “Bad State of Mind” and “Happy Face.”

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Critic's Notebook

Post Malone Delivers Emotional Tribute to Marshawn Kneeland at Halftime Show

By Eric DiepNovember 27, 2025

Post Malone’s performance at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving was a big ass thank you to Dallas and Cowboys Nation.

Critic's Notebook

Watch BigXThaPlug and Post Malone Hit the Countryside in Their Video for “Cold”

By Eric DiepNovember 21, 2025

Fans have been asking for a country rap song from two of Dallas’ biggest artists. Finally, it has arrived.

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Features

Treaty Oak Revival Are West Texas Made

By Tyler DanielsNovember 20, 2025

We spoke with Sam Canty and Lance Vanley ahead of the release of their third album, which pays homage to small-town West Texas living.

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