Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles on the Untapped Potential of Dallas Talent
Longhorn Ballroom’s artistic director talks about the benchmark of Dallas artists headlining The Kessler and the future of the music scene.
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Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles Is Preserving Dallas Music History
The Kessler Theater’s artistic director walks us through the formation of Deep Ellum and the significance of The Theatre Gallery.
Fort Worth’s 2BYG Wants the Spotlight Back on Male R&B Groups
Get to know 2BYG (Matt Brown, Tourè, Nixx and KD) before their debut at the Deep Ellum Block Party on Nov. 22.
Fort Worth Metal Band Nocturnal Spawn Just Wants to Riff
As they expand their sound even further and garner a wider variety of fans, Nocturnal Spawn is the metal band to watch.
Midlake’s A Bridge to Far Is a Cosmic Walk Through Hope and Humility
Eric Pulido takes us on a track-by-track journey through the Denton band’s new album of reflection and earthy storytelling.
How Flickerstick Got Back Together and Made Their Best Album to Date
After drawing excitement for their 2022 show, the Dallas-Fort Worth rock band delivers no filler on their exceptional new album Superluminal.
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After’s Y2K Trip-Pop Style Is Its Own Kind of Throwback Original
The Los Angeles band captures a Utopian version of 2000s pop, committed to department store energy.
DeDe McGuire Earned Her Radio Hall of Fame Induction by Being Authentic on Air
Known as the voice of Dallas, DeDe McGuire has always loved radio. ‘It was a natural fit for me to get in front of the mic,’ she says.
Dial in, Because Mason Thames is Back in Black Phone 2
The Dallas native tells us about working with Ethan Hawke, growing up in Texas and starring in one of this month’s most chilling films.
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Rico Nasty Is Rap’s Weird Emo Cousin
Before her debut at The Bomb Factory, Rico shares details on evolving as an artist and why more than one woman can be at the top.
Gracen Wynn Overcomes Sadness on “Life Worth Breathing”: Hear the Song This Week
The Dallas-based singer/songwriter tells us she is doubling down on growth as her career enters its next phase.
Dallas Artists Sound Off on Oct. 18 No Kings Protest Against Trump
Pierce Washington, Ren the Third and Alex O’aiza weigh in on President Donald Trump, ICE and participating in protests this weekend.
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Hoobastank Doesn’t Take Themselves Too Seriously
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.
Cavalera Conspiracy Returns to Chaos, Binding Us Together Like It’s 1995 Again
Max Cavalera reflects on Sepultura’s album ahead of the Dallas show. “For a lot of people, it changed the landscape of metal,” he says.
Jessie Reyez Says Writing Poetry Allows for ‘More Raw Vulnerability’
Jessie Reyez’s poetry reading at The Oak Cliff Assembly in Dallas will bring her closer to her fans, one poem at a time.
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Grammy Award Winner BriJolie Is Ready to Be the Star of Her Own Show
After appearing on albums by Beyoncé and Kanye West, the Fort Worth native is looking to create some original songs of her own.
Kevin Martin’s Texas Heart Beats On as Candlebox Returns to Dallas
From Texas roots to rock royalty, Kevin Martin of Candlebox plays at Community Beer Co. this month with a mission to give back.
STAYC Promises a More ‘Vibrant and Memorable’ Show on Second World Tour
South Korean girl group STAYC talks to us about their return to Dallas after two years at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.
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A Reunified Rilo Kiley Revels in Gratitude Ahead of Return to Dallas
Rilo Kiley returns to the stage after 17 years at The Bomb Factory for their reunion tour with special guest Pedro The Lion.
Above & Beyond Is Celebrating 25 Years of Anjunabeats With a Special Dallas Show
Armed with a parade of 18-wheelers packed with the stage, sound and lights, Above & Beyond is coming to Dos Equis Pavilion.
How Songwriters’ Social Became a Deep Ellum Haven for Musicians to Be Themselves
Open mic co-founders Justin Pickard and Jacob Price Zazz forged a home for Dallas talent out of their love for music.
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For DJ Dawn, She Spins Is a Community Designed to Elevate Women in Music
After navigating a male-dominated scene, Clarissa Cross, a.k.a. DJ Dawn, launches She Spins to invest in women.