Photos: Deep Ellum Block Party Was a Reunion of Old Friends
The 2025 Deep Ellum Block Party brought together over 100 artists. It was an all-day celebration of local music in Dallas.
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Watch BigXThaPlug and Post Malone Hit the Countryside in Their Video for “Cold”
Fans have been asking for a country rap song from two of Dallas’ biggest artists. Finally, it has arrived.
2025 Deep Ellum Block Party Set Times
We got you covered with a schedule of artists to see on Saturday, from Ravs and Los Beckleys to Astrogiirl and Curl.
Yakiyn Is the Future
“Calculate,” a chaotically booming cut, further proves the Arlington rapper is crashing through his own sky-high expectations.
Treaty Oak Revival Are West Texas Made
We spoke with Sam Canty and Lance Vanley ahead of the release of their third album, which pays homage to small-town West Texas living.
Deep Ellum Block Party Jam Packs Something for Everyone
Gavin Mulloy and Joshua Ray Walker talk the 2025 Deep Ellum Block Party, an opportunity to see pro wrestling and a diverse range of artists.
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BigXThaPlug and Luke Combs Bleeped Out During “Pray Hard” CMA Awards Performance
Entire seconds of BigXThaPlug and Luke Combs’ performance were bleeped out during the broadcast, with the offensive words unclear.
Watch Erykah Badu’s Live Mini-Concert Celebrating 25 Years of Mama’s Gun
Joined by Thundercat on bass and reunited with members of her original band, Erykah Badu does what she does best in this performance.
Silver Skylarks, Cure for Paranoia and Uncle Roy & Spice Go on a Lonely Path for Love in “The Math”
We’re premiering Silver Skylarks’ video for “The Math” with many cameos from the local music scene. It’s a Dallas and Austin affair.
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Wanz Dover Prides Himself on Playing Rare Tracks From His 6,000 Vinyl Collection
The Dallas native is a music lover’s best friend, setting nights off with sets that mix techno, house and electronica.
Dallas Bands The Sutcliffes, The O’s and More Bid Mike Snider Farewell at Retirement Party
The Dallas community successfully funded Mike Snider’s trip to Hawaii, a big mahalo to a room filled with love at Sons of Hermann Hall.
Post Malone Is Performing at Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Following a social media teaser, it was confirmed that Post Malone will perform a Thanksgiving halftime show at AT&T Stadium.
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People Would Rather Go to a Concert Than Have Sex
According to a new survey by Live Nation, music fans are choosing to see their favorite artists perform over getting some.
How to Help Fund Helium Queens’ Second Album in 7 Earthling Years
The Dallas power trio from the moon started a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $5,555 to finish the recording of their next full-length.
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.
The 50 Best Texas Rap Songs
DJ Screw lives on in Texas rap and the culture of our sound 25 years later. We revisit our list of the 50 Best Texas Rap Songs in his honor.
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.
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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.
Mo3 Was the Boosie of North Dallas
Five years after Mo3’s death on Nov. 11, we remember his contributions to hip-hop as a vendor of soulful, pain-wracked songs in vivid detail.
Toxic Madness Wants to Leave You Bruised and Hugging Each Other
Going to the Dallas hardcore band’s show is all raw energy, heavy riffs and mosh pits. They headline TX Tea Room in Deep Ellum on Nov. 13.
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Paul Schalda’s Solo Debut Lately Is an Ode to the Human Experience
Co-produced by Robert Ellis and Jeff “Skin” Wade, the Dallas-based singer-songwriter mixes folk and indie soul for a vulnerable listen.