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Punk

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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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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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Critic's Notebook

Heart Attack Man, The Dirty Nil Pump Punk Rock Blood Into Deep Ellum’s RBC

By Preston BartaAugust 6, 2025

Four bands, one rockin’ night: Global punk mayhem ignited in Dallas’ tucked-away venue.

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Critic's Notebook

Oso Oso Makes Every Dollar of Their $10 Tour Worth It at Club Dada

By Preston BartaJuly 27, 2025

Oso Oso’s Dallas stop delivered heart, humor and a decade of pop-punk brilliance-all for the price of a burrito.

Critic's Notebook

The Psychedelic Furs and The Chameleons Revive the ’80s in Dallas

By Preston BartaJuly 15, 2025

At House of Blues Dallas, an excellent double bill of post-punk bands provided ’80s nostalgia.

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Critic's Notebook

Pierce The Veil Tour in Dallas: Drenched in Sweat, Loud Decibels and Unity at Sold-Out Show

By Preston BartaJune 14, 2025

20,000 punks united at Dos Equis to sing, scream and celebrate on a thrilling night of the I Can’t Hear You World Tour.

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