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Critic's Notebook

The 50 Best Texas Rap Songs

By H. Drew Blackburn and OthersNovember 13, 2025

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.

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Features

Fort Worth’s 2BYG Wants the Spotlight Back on Male R&B Groups

By Aria BellNovember 12, 2025

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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Features

Fort Worth Metal Band Nocturnal Spawn Just Wants to Riff

By Kristin LockhartNovember 11, 2025

As they expand their sound even further and garner a wider variety of fans, Nocturnal Spawn is the metal band to watch.

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Critic's Notebook

Mo3 Was the Boosie of North Dallas

By Eric DiepNovember 11, 2025

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.

Features

Toxic Madness Wants to Leave You Bruised and Hugging Each Other

By Baylie VikeNovember 10, 2025

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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Critic's Notebook

Paul Schalda’s Solo Debut Lately Is an Ode to the Human Experience

By Eric DiepNovember 10, 2025

Co-produced by Robert Ellis and Jeff “Skin” Wade, the Dallas-based singer-songwriter mixes folk and indie soul for a vulnerable listen.

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Critic's Notebook

Mike Snider Retires, AllGood Cafe Under New Ownership 

By Eric DiepNovember 10, 2025

Artist and producer John Pedigo, along with seasoned chef and restaurateur Robin Gill, plans to carry on the legacy of AllGood in Deep Ellum.

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Critic's Notebook

Watch the Sly Stone Tribute Led by Stevie Wonder at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

By Eric DiepNovember 8, 2025

The Denton-born musical icon was honored by Maxwell, Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck, Questlove of The Roots and Jennifer Hudson.

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Critic's Notebook

Nominees for the 2026 Grammys Revealed

By Eric DiepNovember 7, 2025

Chappell Roan announced nominees for Best New Artist, the Ozzy Osbourne family shared the nominees for rock and metal and Doechii delivered Best Rap Album.

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Features

How Flickerstick Got Back Together and Made Their Best Album to Date

By Scott TuckerNovember 7, 2025

After drawing excitement for their 2022 show, the Dallas-Fort Worth rock band delivers no filler on their exceptional new album Superluminal.

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Critic's Notebook

Fort Worth’s 2BYG Brings Classic R&B With Gen Z Aura on Def Jam Debut

By Eric DiepNovember 6, 2025

The rising Fort Worth R&B group is teeming with youthful energy, delivering an EP that’s all smooth harmonies and lover boy anthems.

Critic's Notebook

Yella Beezy’s Bond Modified So He Can Go to the Studio Once a Week

By Eric DiepNovember 6, 2025

Yella Beezy can work in the studio five hours a week while awaiting trial in the death of rapper Mo3.

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Visual Arts

Art Walk EAST Doubles Up for its Second Year of Showcasing Dallas Art, Music

By Preston BartaNovember 6, 2025

The vibrant heart of East Dallas beats louder this Saturday for a free, all-day celebration of local art, music and community.

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Critic's Notebook

The 10 Best Latin Clubs in North Texas

By Luz GuerreroNovember 5, 2025

Follow your mood with these recommendations for finding Latin music, a packed dance floor and a good night to go out in the Big D.

Concerts

Mothership, Joshua Ray Walker, A.Dd+ and More Announced for Deep Ellum Block Party

By Eric DiepNovember 4, 2025

Deep Ellum Block Party returns with a stacked lineup including Branoofunck, Cure for Paranoia, Rosegarden Funeral Party and others.

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Concerts

Billie Jo Jones Covers ‘One of Her Favorites’ Reba McEntire at The Bomb Factory

By Eric DiepNovember 3, 2025

Billie Jo Jones gave it her all performing at The Bomb Factory in front of a Dallas crowd and country icons Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and Gretchen Wilson.

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Critic's Notebook

Dallas Appoints a Task Force To Tackle Questions Over Cover Fees and Future of Local Music

By Eric DiepOctober 31, 2025

City officials visited Bishop Arts for a press conference on how to keep the music alive in local restaurants.

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Critic's Notebook

Alex Irish’s From Dallas, With Love Is Dreamy After Dark Listening

By Eric DiepOctober 30, 2025

Raised in Cleburne, Irish shares her debut album during Halloween week, a re-imagining of Dallas nightlife through her perspective.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

The City of Dallas Should Be Celebrating Revelers Hall Instead of Killing It

By Austin ZookOctober 29, 2025

Recent enforcement of preventing live music venues from charging a cover has jeopardized musicians’ livelihoods.

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Critic's Notebook

Post Malone Drops $1K in Tips at Grapevine Grill

By Eric DiepOctober 28, 2025

The Grapevine native is known for his generosity. He once left a Houston server a $20,000 tip last Christmas Eve.

Features

DeDe McGuire Earned Her Radio Hall of Fame Induction by Being Authentic on Air

By Alex GonzalezOctober 28, 2025

Known as the voice of Dallas, DeDe McGuire has always loved radio. ‘It was a natural fit for me to get in front of the mic,’ she says.

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Critic's Notebook

Charley Crockett Among ‘Youngsters’ Honoring Bad Company on Tribute Album

By Eric DiepOctober 27, 2025

Charley Crockett said he used to crank up the volume anytime ‘Bad Company’ came on classic rock stations in Texas.

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