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History & Nostalgia

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Storytellers With The <i>Observer</i>: Jeffrey Liles Is Preserving Dallas Music History
Features

Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles Is Preserving Dallas Music History

By Eric DiepNovember 13, 2025

The Kessler Theater’s artistic director walks us through the formation of Deep Ellum and the significance of The Theatre Gallery.

Critic's Notebook

The 50 Best Texas Rap Songs

By H. Drew Blackburn and OthersNovember 13, 2025

DJ Screw lives on in Texas rap and the culture of our sound 25 years later. We revisit our list of the 50 Best Texas Rap Songs in his honor.

Dallas Life

The 5 North Texas Festivals We Miss the Most

By Preston BartaNovember 12, 2025

From rock legends to vegan corn dogs, these unforgettable festivals helped define Dallas-Fort Worth and left us longing for their return.

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Critic's Notebook

Listen: Cardi B and Jeezy Reignite the Clubs With “Errtime” Snow Edition

By Eric DiepNovember 12, 2025

Cardi B says she wants to make the club fun again with a new remix featuring Jeezy and Latto off her latest album Am I The Drama?

Critic's Notebook

Miss That Music Venue? 5 Places to Catch a Similar Vibe

By Tyler HicksNovember 12, 2025

We loved the Bronco Bowl, Lizard Lounge and Curtain Club just as much as anyone else. Spots in Dallas you can go to get that feeling again.

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Critic's Notebook

The Rolling Stones’ Guitar, Stage-Worn Outfits Up for Auction

By Eric DiepNovember 11, 2025

Dallas-based Heritage Auctions will sell hundreds of artifacts from The Rolling Stones’ storied career that could fetch around $1.3 million.

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Politics & Government

Residents Rallying to Save City Hall Worried That ‘The Fix Is In’

By Emma RubyNovember 4, 2025

A downtown auditorium was standing room only as residents pleaded for the building to remain standing. Will anyone heed their wishes?

Critic's Notebook

8 Best Verses and Lines That Show MF DOOM’s Genius

By Vincent ArrietaOctober 31, 2025

In honor of the fifth anniversary since Daniel Dumile a.k.a. MF DOOM’s tragic passing, we’ve gathered some of our favorites from the hip-hop villain.

Film, TV & Streaming

5 Films with Deep Texas Roots You Need to See at the 2025 Lone Star Film Festival

By Preston BartaOctober 30, 2025

Running Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, the Fort Worth film festival highlights a mix of Texas-based dramas, documentaries and indie gems.

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Critic's Notebook

Charley Crockett Among ‘Youngsters’ Honoring Bad Company on Tribute Album

By Eric DiepOctober 27, 2025

Charley Crockett said he used to crank up the volume anytime ‘Bad Company’ came on classic rock stations in Texas.

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Critic's Notebook

Why I Said ‘Bye, Bye, Bye’ to Boy Bands

By Diamond RodrigueOctober 22, 2025

It’s tearin’ up my heart that my ’90s and ’00s boy bands no longer rule pop music anymore.

Features

Watch Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Rip Songs at Trees and The Echo Lounge

By Amy Young and OthersOctober 17, 2025

Co-founder of the legendary, larger-than-life rock band has passed away after suffering recent injuries from a fall.

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Features

Hoobastank Doesn’t Take Themselves Too Seriously

By Eric DiepOctober 16, 2025

Before Hoobastank comes to Dallas, Doug Robb talks about new music and that one time he failed at singing “Crawling in the Dark” in a karaoke video game.

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Critic's Notebook

Twenty One Pilots’ No. 1 Album Reminds Us Rock Isn’t Dead

By Kristin LockhartOctober 14, 2025

You’re just not looking hard enough.

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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.

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Visual Arts

The Video Crypt Lives Again, Exhuming Nostalgia at the Texas Theatre

By Austin ZookOctober 8, 2025

The installation at the historic Oak Cliff theater is taking us back to a time when things were simpler.

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Features

A Reunified Rilo Kiley Revels in Gratitude Ahead of Return to Dallas

By Preston JonesOctober 2, 2025

Rilo Kiley returns to the stage after 17 years at The Bomb Factory for their reunion tour with special guest Pedro The Lion.

Critic's Notebook

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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Looking Back at the Dallas Skyline, From 1914 to Today

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 17, 2025

Dallas has grown a lot in the past 111 years. See for yourself.

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