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.
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.
Leon Bridges teams up with Fort Worth’s .MARCEL. on ‘Slow Nights’
The longtime collaborators link up at the Low Doubt Bar in Cowtown for a “beautiful, full-circle moment” on “Slow Nights.”
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The 2026 State Fair Main Stage has the craziest lineup we’ve ever seen
No one goes to the State Fair of Texas for the music, but maybe this year they should.
Fort Worth country artist Matthew McNeal wins 2026 Jambaloo Music Prize
The local music contest held its inaugural benefit show with a dynamic homecoming set from Marc Rebillet at the Longhorn Ballroom on Saturday night.
Dallas Guitarist Justin Lyons knows that home is where the heat is turned up
The coveted musician has toured all over the world with everyone from Lil’ Wayne to Blackpink, but he says nowhere else stacks up to the talent here.
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8 songs from North Texas artists to put on your sex playlist
You thought a city called Big D wasn’t going to be producing especially horny music?
Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume
This July, Hanif Abdurraqib and Jamila Woods join a lineup of local and global talent to unite music and literature for the inaugural festival in Deep Ellum.
Watch: Dallas’ Cure for Paranoia takes NPR’s Tiny Desk
After winning the live music series’ contest earlier this month, the hip-hop group officially steps behind the iconic desk.
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Sounds of Summer: 10 new songs by North Texas artists to add to your playlists
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, making a road trip or cooking eggs on the sidewalk, these songs by homegrown artists will set the mood this summer.
Cure for Paranoia’s victory lap show at Double Wide was one for the books
The match for a new golden age of Dallas music was lit at the hip-hop collective’s celebratory show on Sunday night.
Dallas’ Chef Dee turns up the heat with his new ‘Crossfire’ album
On his just-dropped fifth record, the musician and actual caterer finds the key ingredients to his R&B-rap fusion sound.
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Tripping Daisy brings it all home for final I Am An Elastic Firecracker anniversary show
Before the Dallas finale of the 30th anniversary tour for I Am An Elastic Firecracker, frontman Tim DeLaughter reflects on the band’s Deep Ellum roots.
Country artist Thomas Csorba finds the big picture in Dallas’ quiet corners
The Dallas singer-songwriter talks about family, sustainability and his new album, Tender Country.
Dallas musician Jess Garland diversifies stringed spaces one note at a time
Multi-hyphenate Dallas artist Jess Garland is devoted to making more space for Black musicians and listeners through her nonprofit, Swan Strings.
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No brainer: Cure For Paranoia wins NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest
The Dallas hip-hop collective will be featured in the highly coveted live performance YouTube series later this month.
BigXThaPlug was the gift that kept on giving at his Dallas birthday bash
Duets with guests like Shaboozey and with Keyshia Cole made the birthday show from Dallas’ biggest, largest breakout an unforgettable night at Dos Equis Pavilion.
Jambaloo announces top 3 finalists for $20K music prize
In June, one of the lucky local acts will win a $20,000 prize, a recording session and a story they tell at every dinner party for the rest of time.
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Dallas Artist Zyah Found Success in Songwriting, Now It’s Time to Find Her Own Voice
The R&B artist started her career as a songwriter for other artists and in film and TV, but now she’s releasing her own music on her terms.