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Concerts

The Dallas Concerts to Look Forward to This Fall

By Eric DiepOctober 21, 2025

Janet Jackson, Maroon 5, Playboi Carti and DJ Snake are some of the acts performing in and around Dallas this fall.

Dallas rapper HeadHuncho Amir wears a black shirt and gold chains standing in front of a white background looking straight to the camera.
Critic's Notebook

‘It’s New D or Nothing’: HeadHuncho Amir’s 50 Year Run Proves He’s Here to Stay

By Eric DiepOctober 20, 2025

Listen to the New Dallas rapper’s latest mixtape out now.

Critic's Notebook

John Legend Celebrates 20 Years of Get Lifted Debut Album in Irving

By Aria BellOctober 19, 2025

The 13-time Grammy Award winner’s anniversary tour headed to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Saturday, which lifted Dallas fans’ spirits.

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Critic's Notebook

R&B and Neo Soul Pioneer D’Angelo Has Passed at Age 51

By Eric DiepOctober 14, 2025

Multiple Grammy Award winner D’Angelo, known for three timeless albums, has died. He was one of our greatest artists.

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Concerts

Watch Paul Wall Bring Out Frankie J, Perform Houston Classics at State Fair Show

By Eric DiepOctober 13, 2025

Paul Wall headlined the main stage at the State Fair of Texas, performing songs like “Chunk Up the Deuce” to thousands of fans.

Features

Grammy Award Winner BriJolie Is Ready to Be the Star of Her Own Show

By Jamisha DanielsOctober 13, 2025

After appearing on albums by Beyoncé and Kanye West, the Fort Worth native is looking to create some original songs of her own.

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Critic's Notebook

Shaboozey Savors the Moment With Leon Bridges at First Sold-Out Billy Bob’s Show

By Eric DiepOctober 10, 2025

Shaboozey’s headlining tour turned up the fun at the world’s largest honky tonk in Fort Worth with a surprise from Leon Bridges.

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Critic's Notebook

Jambaloo’s Inaugural $20K Music Prize Bets on DFW Music

By Diego HernandezOctober 8, 2025

Jambaloo is revitalizing the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene with large cash prize and a recording opportunity with Grammy-winning producer Tre Nagella.

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Features

Tye Harris Proves His Doubters Wrong at Puzzles Sold-Out Recital

By Eric DiepOctober 8, 2025

The Dallas rapper has evolved from his T.Y.E. days, pulling together his viral piano clips for a special show at Puzzles Deep Ellum.

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Critic's Notebook

The 12 Songs That Have Hidden Messages When Played in Reverse

By Tyler HicksOctober 8, 2025

October is all about the scares. So here’s a list of some of the infamous backmasking messages from Eminem, Judas Priest, Pink Floyd and more.

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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Features

Beloved By Many, DIY Icon Nardwuar Is Bringing His Video Vault to Dallas

By Adelle PlatonOctober 7, 2025

The ultra-viral Vancouver native will share snippets from his inventory of memorable interviews over the past 40 years at the Texas Theatre.

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Critic's Notebook

Doja Cat’s Vie Is Slick and Sexy, If Not a Little Too Safe

By Carly May GravleyOctober 6, 2025

Before Doja Cat’s tour heads to Dallas in 2026, we’re examining what we love about the new album and what she should push further.

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Critic's Notebook

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.

Critic's Notebook

Diddy Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The disgraced music mogul, after conviction on prostitution-related charges, possibly faced more than 11 years in prison.

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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

You Can Now Watch HeadHuncho Amir’s New Video for “You the Biggest”

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The Dallas rapper is motivating the city again with an upcoming mixtape. “I’m coming. No skips,” he says.

Concerts

Get Ready for Tacos and Beats Festival With Our Local Artists Playlist

By Eric DiepOctober 2, 2025

Dallas artists such as Alex Irish, Pierce Washington, The Blue Line and more are performing at the inaugural Tacos and Beats in Little Elm.

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Critic's Notebook

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

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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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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Critic's Notebook

KXT 91.7 and Whataburger Announce Homegrown Bites Vol. II

By Simon PruittSeptember 25, 2025

The radio station is pressing a brand new 12-track LP made up of local music, featuring Dana Harper, Vandoliers, Midlake and more.

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