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El Paso Rapper Krystall Poppin’s Morningside Heights Is a Love Letter to Texas

By Alex GonzalezJuly 4, 2025

“I’ve been lucky enough to have the support of my city for a while now,” she says, who released her new album last month.

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Denton Emo Band alwaysneverstays Didn’t Actually Disappear. They Just Made a Killer Album

By Sean StroudJuly 4, 2025

Despite the band’s name, they assure us that they are here to stay.

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Dallas Songwriter Kendall Brown Wrote These Songs 30 Years Ago, Now They’re Out

By Simon PruittJuly 2, 2025

The bearded poet released his debut album, Earth Tones, after decades of songwriting.

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Joel Wells Jr. Is a Nice Dose of Soul and Americana for Hot Summer Nights

By Jamie VahalaJuly 2, 2025

We spoke to the Dallas singer about making his first album, performing at open mics and developing his stirring voice.

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Storytellers at The Kessler: Jeffrey Liles Will Give a Masterclass on Dallas Music History

By Simon PruittJuly 1, 2025

Learn about the Dallas music scene from its unofficial historian, Kessler artistic director Jeffrey Liles.

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Meet Grayson Taylor, a Dallas Pilot Who Wants to Interview Bands in the Sky

By Simon PruittJune 16, 2025

Taylor, a flight instructor at Aviator Air School, flew Austin-based West 22nd to their Dallas date last month and filmed it.

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Joshua Ray Walker Is Healthy, Cancer-Free and Back Creating Some Good Times for Y’all

By Eric DiepJune 13, 2025

Joshua Ray Walker walks us through the making of his summer album and creating sunny country songs in a Hawaiian shirt.

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Teethe Cut Their Teeth in Denton’s DIY Scene. Now They’re the Headliners

By Garrett GravleyJune 11, 2025

Almost five years since releasing their self-titled LP, Magic of the Sale aims to propel Teethe to headliner status.

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Jamie Vahala’s The People’s Jam Open Mic, an Institution in Deep Ellum, Bids Farewell

By Sean StroudJune 5, 2025

Local musicians played at Cheapsteaks for the final The People’s Jam to commemorate the end of the open mic.

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Features

Lamar Adot Thomas Is Playing the Long Game After Calling Dallas Home

By Alex GonzalezJune 5, 2025

After May’s release of A Day Off Work, the New Orleans native is embracing his status as a full-time Dallasite.

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Features

Grammy Award-Winning Artist Samara Joy Is the New Face of American Jazz

By Simon PruittMay 23, 2025

The 25-year-old Bronx crooner is reviving one of the oldest styles of American music.

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Features

Rakim Al-Jabbaar Is Reintroducing Himself by Going Back to the Beginning

By Eric DiepMay 22, 2025

Released this week, Al-Jabbaar’s latest album is layered with interpretation, detailing personal stories about his family.

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TJ Novak Breathes Life Back Into the Live Album

By Sean StroudMay 20, 2025

The Dallas-based guitarist/singer-songwriter is bringing back the forlorn format one record at a time.

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Features

HeadHuncho Amir Is Motivating Dallas to Make Their Money Moves

By Eric DiepMay 12, 2025

As the New Dallas movement bubbles outside the city, HeadHuncho Amir wants to leave a lasting legacy for his family.

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Mickey Guyton Says the Most Important Thing Is Standing Up for Yourself

By Alex GonzalezMay 7, 2025

At a brunch honoring Charley Pride’s contributions to country in Frisco, Guyton shared her fondest memories of North Texas.

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Dallas Rock Legend Chris Holt Is Living Every Star’s Dream

By Simon PruittMay 5, 2025

After accidentally deleting a solo album in 2017, the singer/songwriter found time to start from scratch again.

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Fort Worth Band Dead Butterflies Are Screaming Into the Summer

By Diego HernandezMay 5, 2025

The Texas screamo band survives off loaning and borrowing instruments, rapidly rising as an exciting DIY act to watch.

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Fort Worth’s Counterfeit Cowboy Is the Next Era of Classic Country

By Sean StroudMay 1, 2025

“We’re Counterfeit Country,” the band says proudly, underselling the range and quality of their music.

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