Denton-Born Sly Stone Dies at 82
The legendary soul musician and frontman of The Family Stone died today.
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Dallas Heat Check: 20 Rappers to Watch in 2025
DFW hip-hop is booming. Hashi Senjoo, Scuttino, ZeetheWizard and more names you need to pay attention to this summer.
Jamie Vahala’s The People’s Jam Open Mic, an Institution in Deep Ellum, Bids Farewell
Local musicians played at Cheapsteaks for the final The People’s Jam to commemorate the end of the open mic.
Lamar Adot Thomas Is Playing the Long Game After Calling Dallas Home
After May’s release of A Day Off Work, the New Orleans native is embracing his status as a full-time Dallasite.
5 Can’t Miss Artists at Texas Music Revolution This Weekend
The annual Texas Music Revolution festival is set for this weekend in McKinney. Dawes and Flatland Cavalry are headlining.
BigXThaPlug Drops Out of Lil Baby’s World Tour Due to Injury
BigXThaPlug made the announcement on Tuesday evening, apologizing to his fans and promising he had some things in the works.
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Jayson Lyric’s Mixtape Series Is Building His Legacy Brick by Brick
The Oak Cliff rapper readies a fifth installment of his popular mixtape series, exchanging R&B songs for gritty bars.
Joshua Ray Walker Is Back With Beach-Minded New Album, Announces Summer Tour
The Dallas-based country musician readies Tropicana, an album written during his treatment for stage 3B colon cancer.
Eric Nadel’s Birthday Benefit Was Southern Party for a Good Cause
With performances by the Secret Sisters and Shinyribs, Eric Nadel’s annual birthday took over Longhorn Ballroom.
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Dallas Native Brittany Broski Impresses Again With New Single “Stained”
After making her artist debut with “The Sun,” Brittany Broski is back with a bluesy and dramatic song about broken love.
Oak Cliff’s Ren The Third Is Opening for D Savage on June 1
Rising rapper Ren The Third is doing one more show in Dallas this weekend before taking a break from touring.
The Benefit of Benefits: A Guide to the Fundraising Events and Shows That Need Your Help
Here’s an ongoing guide to the events and benefit shows coming up and what they mean for the people in North Texas.
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Midlake Marks 15th Anniversary of The Courage of Others with New Vinyl Reissue
The acclaimed Denton folk-rock band glances back at its third album, which turns 15, as it readies a vinyl re-release.
San Antonio Rapper RNB.FOEMOB Has Our Next State Anthem With “Texas”
Buzzing rapper RNB.FOEMOB was welcomed by Dallas hip-hop legends as he performed his viral single.
Dallas Sounds Amplified Artist Showcase Aims to Highlight All Local Acts in Busking Program
On Wednesday evening, Carly Tate, Sam Cormier, Gracen Wynn, Caleb Dean and others will perform at a free event at Club Dada.
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The Kitchen Studios Celebrates 30 Years: Alex Beane, Chlöe Jobin, Liah and More Brought the Feel Good Vibes
A full Sunday of artists and performers rang in the 30th anniversary of The Kitchen, Dallas’ favorite studio.
Texas Musicians Kenny Withrow, Paul Slavens, Michael Richardson and More Invoke Grateful Dead at Dallas Concert
Homage Nation: Dallas Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead honored Jerry Garcia with hours of cover songs on a hot night.
7 Artists Share Their Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ Playlist
With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, we asked artists to provide song selections they would add to their BBQ playlists.
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Rakim Al-Jabbaar Is Reintroducing Himself by Going Back to the Beginning
Released this week, Al-Jabbaar’s latest album is layered with interpretation, detailing personal stories about his family.
After Reading Project 2025, Rising Dallas Rap Star Pierce Washington Channels Frustration Into Art
The hip-hop artist returns with “Mama Nem,” a heartfelt song about family, frustration and self-discovery.
Rock & Brews in The Colony Is Closing. What Does It Say About Gene Simmons?
Rock & Brews is shuttering its doors before summer begins. A critic’s take on what Simmons could’ve done to keep it open.
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Jess Williamson Feels Like a Visitor in Dallas, Her Local Roots Notwithstanding
Before the singer’s show at Sons of Hermann Hall, we spoke with her about seeing Jimmy Buffett, songwriting and more.