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Film, TV & Streaming

All That’s Left of You Filmmaker Cherien Dabis Confronts Palestine’s Unspoken History

By Preston BartaJanuary 23, 2026

Experience the quiet rebellion of humanity in a poignant exploration of generational trauma and resilience, now playing at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station.

Chef Eduardo Osorio at Meridian
Restaurants

Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A with Eduardo Osorio at Meridian

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 15, 2026

We ask chefs about their favorite 2 a.m. spots, the biggest challenges facing the restaurant industry and their biggest kitchen disasters.

Chef Matt McCallister
Restaurants

Hell and Back: Chef Matt McCallister’s Journey Through Addiction

By Lisa PettyJanuary 14, 2026

The lauded chef who helmed Dallas restaurants FT33 and Homewood opens up about his addiction, which started when he was just 9 years old.

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The Art of Renewal: North Texas Creatives Reflect on New Beginnings

By Preston BartaJanuary 13, 2026

Four local artists of various mediums explore transformation by finding inspiration in the blank canvas of a new year.

Sarah Brightman attends her star ceremony at The Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 06, 2022.
Features

Sarah Brightman Bringing Christmas Cheer to Her ‘Audience Family’ with Dallas Show

By Preston JonesDecember 17, 2025

The opera crossover star’s show features orchestra, choir and special guests at Winspear Opera House.

Features

Producer, Musician and Now Restaurateur, John Pedigo’s Had a Busy Year

By Preston JonesDecember 15, 2025

When local musicians’ beloved AllGood Café was set to close, Pedigo and a pair of partners stepped up.

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DFW-based singer JONAVI
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From Texas, the Philippines and Beyond, JONAVI Finds an International Audience

By Akshaj TurebyluDecember 11, 2025

With support from Texas’ Asian American creative community, the Philippines born, Dallas-based singer finds growing success.

Justin Hoard
Features

Dallas Music Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Justin Hoard

By Sean StroudDecember 8, 2025

The Tennessee transplant is steadily cementing himself as a cornerstone of the city’s nightlife

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Features

I Promised The World and the Revival of Post Hardcore Emo

By Diego HernandezDecember 3, 2025

The Dallas band is drawing national critical praise for music born partly out of grief.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Froy Gutierrez Loves LA… and Dallas

By Alex GonzalezDecember 1, 2025

The Booker T. Washington alum talks his role in Rachel Sennott’s I Love LA, Whataburger Vs. In-n-Out and growing up in North Texas.

Features

From Dhaka to Dallas: Inside the Sudden Rise of Bangla Underground Music

By Mezabahnur "Mezbah" MasumNovember 28, 2025

Gonojowar, Aux4D, Melody Lane and more are driving this grassroots movement with their fusion of Bangla lyrics with rock and metal sounds.

Features

Global Boy Group JO1 Makes History as First Japanese Artists to Perform at Jingle Ball

By Adam DavidsonNovember 28, 2025

The 11-member boy band has taken the stage with Kesha and Eve. Now, they’re excited to show North Texas fans what “JO1-Pop” is all about.

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Features

Hannah Bahng Is In Full Control of Her Destiny

By Adam DavidsonNovember 25, 2025

Australian singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng headlines House of Blues in December. But first, her plans for world domination.

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Features

Yakiyn Is the Future

By Taylor CrumptonNovember 21, 2025

“Calculate,” a chaotically booming cut, further proves the Arlington rapper is crashing through his own sky-high expectations.

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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Features

Death To All Is Commemorating Death Metal Classics With a Special Dallas Show

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroNovember 19, 2025

Death’s Spiritual Healing turns 35 and Symbolic turns 30, celebrating Chuck Schuldiner’s legacy with a death metal show at The Echo Lounge.

Critic's Notebook

Silver Skylarks, Cure for Paranoia and Uncle Roy & Spice Go on a Lonely Path for Love in “The Math”

By Eric DiepNovember 19, 2025

We’re premiering Silver Skylarks’ video for “The Math” with many cameos from the local music scene. It’s a Dallas and Austin affair.

Features

Wanz Dover Prides Himself on Playing Rare Tracks From His 6,000 Vinyl Collection

By Jason JanikNovember 18, 2025

The Dallas native is a music lover’s best friend, setting nights off with sets that mix techno, house and electronica.

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Man on stage
Features

Dallas Bands The Sutcliffes, The O’s and More Bid Mike Snider Farewell at Retirement Party

By Libby VeatchNovember 17, 2025

The Dallas community successfully funded Mike Snider’s trip to Hawaii, a big mahalo to a room filled with love at Sons of Hermann Hall.

Man on stage
Features

Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles on the Untapped Potential of Dallas Talent

By Eric DiepNovember 14, 2025

Longhorn Ballroom’s artistic director talks about the benchmark of Dallas artists headlining The Kessler and the future of the music scene.

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.

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Features

Fort Worth’s 2BYG Wants the Spotlight Back on Male R&B Groups

By Aria BellNovember 12, 2025

Get to know 2BYG (Matt Brown, Tourè, Nixx and KD) before their debut at the Deep Ellum Block Party on Nov. 22.

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