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Features

Beloved By Many, DIY Icon Nardwuar Is Bringing His Video Vault to Dallas

By Adelle PlatonOctober 7, 2025

The ultra-viral Vancouver native will share snippets from his inventory of memorable interviews over the past 40 years at the Texas Theatre.

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Critic's Notebook

Magdalena Bay’s Cosmic Spectacle Was Endlessly Captivating

By Kristin LockhartOctober 7, 2025

The pop duo’s costume changes, elaborate stage design and expert showmanship wowed us at House of Blues in Dallas.

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Features

STAYC Promises a More ‘Vibrant and Memorable’ Show on Second World Tour

By Adam DavidsonOctober 6, 2025

South Korean girl group STAYC talks to us about their return to Dallas after two years at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.

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Critic's Notebook

Doja Cat’s Vie Is Slick and Sexy, If Not a Little Too Safe

By Carly May GravleyOctober 6, 2025

Before Doja Cat’s tour heads to Dallas in 2026, we’re examining what we love about the new album and what she should push further.

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Critic's Notebook

Reviews Are In for Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: Where to Celebrate

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

Early reviews indicate Swift’s 12th studio album is filled with bangers that’ll make us dance. Your guide for hearing the songs in Dallas.

Critic's Notebook

Dua Lipa Kicks Off First of Two Dallas Shows With Pop Masterclass

By Preston JonesOctober 1, 2025

Dua Lipa returns to Dallas after three years at American Airlines Center, paying homage to Kelly Clarkson by covering “Since U Been Gone.”

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Concerts

UPDATE: Lola Young ‘Cancels Everything’ to ‘Work on Myself’

By Simon PruittSeptember 30, 2025

The South London pop singer behind “Messy” has canceled her upcoming tour and The Bomb Factory date.

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Critic's Notebook

The 10 K-Pop Acts You Should Know Right Now

By Christine TerrisseSeptember 30, 2025

From BTS and AtHeart to TWICE and BIGBANG, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in the legacy acts, innovative stars and ones to watch that K-pop has to offer.

Critic's Notebook

Addison Rae Shows Her Pop Icon Potential at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 26, 2025

Addison Rae says this was her last show in Texas (for now), bringing her first world tour to South Side Ballroom.

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Critic's Notebook

Tate McRae Proves Her Pop Star Power at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 19, 2025

Tate McRae critics must stop comparing her to Britney Spears. The 22-year-old Canadian singer is in a league of her own.

Critic's Notebook

David Byrne’s Who Is The Sky? Is Another Stop on His Long Road to Nowhere

By Simon PruittSeptember 11, 2025

Who Is The Sky? is an excellent addition to the former Talking Heads lead singer’s decades-long alt-pop catalog.

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Critic's Notebook

LE SSERAFIM’s First Texas Show Was All Energy and a Mesmerizing Escape

By Eric DiepSeptember 9, 2025

The fearless quintet (KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA and HONG EUNCHAE) commanded our attention in Grand Prairie.

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Concerts

Lady Gaga Returns to Her Little Monsters With North Texas Dates in 2026

By Eric DiepSeptember 9, 2025

Fresh off winning the artist of the year award at the VMAs, Lady Gaga has extended her sold-out Mayhem Ball Tour.

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Features

Brooklyn’s Iniko Makes Otherworldly Music Grounded in the Human Experience

By Tyler HicksSeptember 8, 2025

Before the singer-songwriter heads to Dallas, they talk about their brand of cosmic soul being rooted in universal themes.

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Critic's Notebook

EXO’s KAI Felt the Love in Grand Prairie for First U.S. Solo Tour

By Eric DiepSeptember 2, 2025

Phenomenal dancing. Good looks. Fancams. Lots of screams. EXO’s KAI left it all on the stage at Texas Trust CU Theatre.

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Critic's Notebook

Abel Tesfaye’s Soon-To-Be Retired Persona Did Over 40 Songs of Pop Perfection

By Simon PruittAugust 28, 2025

Performing a staggering load of hits from his 15-year catalog, The Weeknd blew our minds Wednesday night in Arlington.

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Critic's Notebook

ATEEZ’s Final U.S. Stop Was Three Hours of Nonstop Screaming in Arlington

By Eric DiepAugust 17, 2025

ATEEZ returned to Globe Life Field for the second consecutive year, delivering a blitz of singing, rapping and dancing.

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Features

ATEEZ Talks First Globe Life Field Performance and What They’re Most Proud Of: ‘We’ve Stayed True to Ourselves’

By Adam DavidsonAugust 15, 2025

Ahead of their show in Arlington, ATEEZ speaks on their latest mini-album and capturing different sides of themselves.

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Concerts

The Kings Are Back: ATEEZ Brings 2025 World Tour [In Your Fantasy] to Globe Life Field

By Christine TerrisseAugust 11, 2025

This weekend, ATEEZ returns to Texas for a second straight year. What to know before seeing the K-pop boy band in Arlington.

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Critic's Notebook

Jin’s Solo Tour Brings Happiness and a Lot of Fun to Dallas

By Eric DiepJuly 23, 2025

On the first of two nights at American Airlines Center, the #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR was filled with silliness and positivity.

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Concerts

Not Just for ARMY: Why BTS’ Jin Tour Stop in Dallas Is Must-See

By Christine TerrisseJuly 20, 2025

Jin, better known as a member of the globally famous K-pop group BTS, is on his first solo tour. What to know before you go.

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Critic's Notebook

Kesha Weathers the Storm and Still Pulls Off a Sold Out Dallas Show

By Carly May GravleyJuly 10, 2025

Despite bad weather and delays, Kesha didn’t stop and made it pop at Dos Equis Pavilion.

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