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Features

For DJ Dawn, She Spins Is a Community Designed to Elevate Women in Music

By Aria BellSeptember 11, 2025

After navigating a male-dominated scene, Clarissa Cross, a.k.a. DJ Dawn, launches She Spins to invest in women.

Critic's Notebook

With Work of Art, Cure for Paranoia Are Ready to Take Their Alternative Hip-Hop Global

By Austin ZookSeptember 10, 2025

“There’s no one like you in the world,” Cameron McCloud says of Work of Art, building anticipation with new songs.

Features

Super Sad Song Show Hosts Invite You to Feel at Spinster Records

By Alex GonzalezSeptember 9, 2025

Ashton Edminster and Piper Byers want sad songs to be perceived as good, loved and relatable to people going through it.

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Critic's Notebook

Watch Erykah Badu Enjoying Herself at Clipse’s Bomb Factory Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 5, 2025

Erykah Badu and The Cannabinoids spent the night in Deep Ellum, attending Clipse’s show and witnessing hip-hop history.

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Critic's Notebook

The 10 Unwritten Rules of DIY Shows

By Simon PruittSeptember 4, 2025

A good underground music scene can be a city’s lifeblood. Don’t be a dick and follow these Ten Commandments of DIY.

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Features

Texas Band Prophets and Outlaws Are Southern Soul Gold. Why Aren’t They Bigger?

By Mark HenricksSeptember 1, 2025

The Dallas band, with millions of streams and a real local following, has lasted without breaking out or burning out.

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Concerts

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s Austin Show: No Phones, Debut Album Tracks

By Rachel ParkerAugust 31, 2025

Badu’s familiar sound is given a fresh twist by The Alchemist. We’ve heard tracks from Abi & Alan and have favorites.

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Critic's Notebook

Reminisce on These Five Concert Posters Custom Designed for Big D

By Libby VeatchAugust 29, 2025

Whether created as collectibles or as a nod to the hosting city, these posters from The Cure and more add a special touch.

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Critic's Notebook

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s Joint Album Is Postponed

By Simon PruittAugust 28, 2025

After previewing some of Badu’s first new songs in 10 years at her Austin tour stop, here’s what we know so far.

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Critic's Notebook

Midlake Announces Sixth Studio Album, Share First Single “The Ghouls”

By Preston BartaAugust 27, 2025

Denton folk-rock band weaves their local spirit into a timeless new chapter with A Bridge to Far.

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Concerts

Dallas Songwriter Festival Is Packed With Local Talent

By Libby VeatchAugust 27, 2025

The first-ever singer-songwriter festival of its kind, featuring 18 local musicians, is this weekend.

Concerts

Medz, Drummer of Branoofunck, Has Your Daily Dosage of New Music

By Eric DiepAugust 26, 2025

Medrick “Medz” Greely is performing at Club Dada to debut his instrumental project live for the first time.

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Features

Dallas R&B Duo L2EO Is Making Songs to Fall in Love With Again

By Leah FrazierAugust 26, 2025

L2EO wants to return R&B to its roots, where the music was about falling in love and missing someone.

Critic's Notebook

Who Is South Bound Twin? ‘Texas Thang’ Creators on Teaming Up With Big Tuck

By Tyler DanielsAugust 26, 2025

Twin brothers Michael Joe and Show Louis are on the rise after their video with Big Tuck just surpassed 100,000 views.

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Critic's Notebook

Yella Beezy’s Attorney Says Mo3 Murder-for-Hire Trial Date Set for February 2026

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 25, 2025

The Dallas rapper will have an announcement hearing on Friday. He is seeking to modify his bond conditions to allow him to work.

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Concerts

Oak Cliff’s The Beckleys Is a House Built on Homegrown Talent

By Kena SosaAugust 25, 2025

The Dallas-based band shares the story of their early formation and what the Beckley house means to them.

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Critic's Notebook

Keyboard Bob’s Celebration of Life Brought Deep Ellum Together

By Eric DiepAugust 25, 2025

At Reno’s Chop Stop, people led with love as they told unheard stories of Keyboard Bob, who passed away at the age of 73.

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Critic's Notebook

10 Things We Learned About BigXThaPlug’s I Hope You’re Happy

By Eric DiepAugust 21, 2025

The Dallas rapper is on a promo run for I Hope You’re Happy. We watched his interviews and pulled out the best quotes.

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Critic's Notebook

A.I. Music Night Host Explains Why His Open Forum Got Canceled

By Simon PruittAugust 21, 2025

The vision of Paul Slavens’ A.I. music night at Rubber Gloves was promptly shut down after social media backlash.

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Critic's Notebook

Arlington’s Nojo Wallace Drops Self-Produced GOLDIE EP

By Eric DiepAugust 20, 2025

Nojo Wallace takes creative control, sharing his new EP featuring Bando., Pierce Washington, Rahzil and Scuttino.

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Features

Punk Rock Band The Gotten Are Jagged, Loud and Unbothered by Rules

By Jamie VahalaAugust 19, 2025

The Gotten was born out of boredom and a welder’s spark. The music is raw, unpolished and so rock and roll.

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Features

Claire Morales Releases Lost in the Desert and Charts Her Psychedelic Odyssey

By Preston BartaAugust 19, 2025

Claire Morales’ first album in seven years is a multimedia journey of self-discovery and sonic evolution.

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