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Ceci Ceci pops on ‘La Burbuja,’ her most personal work yet
The Dallas-based Nicaraguan singer-songwriter’s first single from her debut album explores what it means to outgrow a place you once called home.
Dallas rapper Billy White is ready to make a name for himself
With his new “It Almost Went Different” album, the artist formerly known as Spike Chester is embracing his past while re-routing his future.
Eykah Badu and The Alchemist announce new release date for delayed collab album
The album is finally coming — again.
Softly is rewriting the local rock playbook
The Dallas-Fort Worth rock trio is turning heartbreak into gorgeously crunchy hooks.
Savage Lord Mic returns: How Drakulas built a neon underworld called ‘Midnight City’
Mike Wiebe talks Drakulas’ new album, his Denton roots and the album release show at Rubber Gloves on July 31.
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ breaks records, but Texas ain’t new to country classics
“Choosin’ Texas,” just spent its 15th week in the No. 1 spot, according to Billboard. So, we gathered the 15 best salutes to Texas in classic country music.
Judge rules Yella Beezy’s rap lyrics to be used in capital murder trial after experts’ testimonies
Interviews and social media posts have also been approved as evidence ahead of the August trial.
Fishboy made an album out of ‘Denton-weird’ neighborhood lore
On ‘Bravest Neighbor,’ Eric Michener turns Denton’s cul-de-sacs, anxieties and small everyday acts of courage into one of Fishboy’s most lovingly weird records yet.
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Baby Snakes and The Electric Co. gave us a taste of forthcoming debut album at annual benefit show
It was a joyous Friday night for a good cause, and a quiet night for those who missed out.
Charley Crockett’s surprise ‘Clovis’ show in Deep Ellum had heart, history and hometown pride
Even with sound issues throughout the first half of the show, the outspoken outlaw delivered an enthralling set at his surprise Sons of Hermann Hall show on Friday night.
Dallas music scene remembers Course of Empire drummer and Deep Ellum mainstay Chad Lovell
The Dallas musician, who was a pillar of Deep Ellum’s arts community for decades, died on Tuesday after suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2019.
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Queued up: The North Texas artists you need to keep an eye on
Catch ’em around town while you can, because these 12 artists represent the future of the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene.
From Dallas suburbs to Mykonos clubs: DJ Maceo Plex is coming home
Maceo Plex is a Spain-based global techno DJ, but he’s also a Lewisville High School alum and a proud product of the ’90s Dallas underground scene.
The best concert venues for a date night in Big D
Live music can be romantic, but some venues take the atmosphere to the next level.
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Frisco’s best-kept secret plays every song you know
Would you rather pay $5 to be on the rail for a cover band, or spend your entire rent for seats with an obstructed view? We know a place.
Leon Bridges announces new ‘Happiness Anytime’ album
Happiness anytime? Or happiness all the time, at least when Leon Bridges’ forthcoming album is released. Hear the first four tracks now.
Sunrise Academy builds a sound big enough to transcend their Texas roots
Dallas DIY indie-pop duo Yakob Dye and Julian Sol Jordan talk about their upcoming album releasing this month and why one chord is plenty.
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BigXthaPlug turned the heat all the way up for House of Flavor’s closing night
Dallas’ biggest star returned to Deep Ellum on Friday night for an unforgettable grand finale of Wingstop’s House of Flavor World Cup pop-up party.
Poor David’s Pub keeps the music playing as David’s daughter inherits the legacy venue
One of Dallas’ longest surviving live music venues begins a new chapter as its founder passes the keys to his daughter. Now, she needs help turning the lock.
Joshua Ray Walker refuses to be counted out, and ‘Ain’t Dead Yet’ proves it
The Dallas country artist talks about his new album, prophetic lyrics and a fall homecoming.
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The Polyphonic Spree will cram wonder and whimsy into upcoming Fort Worth show
Tim DeLaughter and Mark Pirro have been forced to find ingenious ways to fit their very large sound in very small rooms.