Rock Music Archives | Dallas Observer

Texas-born Kevin Morby ends his tour where his story began

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:09:43 -0500

We caught Kevin Morby’s return home to Texas, and it was gorgeous display of undeniable guitar mastery.

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

Alec Spicer — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:43:27 -0500

Role Model, Rod Wave, Phoebe Bridgers and more promise a big year for shows in North Texas.

The 2026 State Fair Main Stage has the craziest lineup we’ve ever seen

Preston Barta — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:20:00 -0500

No one goes to the State Fair of Texas for the music, but maybe this year they should.

7 concerts to take Dad to this Father’s Day weekend

Preston Barta — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:41:06 -0500

Dads love music so much they got an entire subgenre of rock named after them. Take Dad to a concert this weekend for a holiday he won't forget.

Primus’ Les Claypool, Sean Ono Lennon will bring three bands to Irving for one wild night

Preston Barta — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:52:11 -0500

Ahead of his June 25 show at Toyota Music Factory, legendary Primus bassist Les Claypool talks blur, danger and AI.

3 indie giants turned South Side Ballroom into a family reunion for All the Feelings Tour

Preston Barta — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:02:51 -0500

Tuesday's lineup of Stars, Broken Social Scene and Metric read like a family tree with deep indie-rock lineage.

Dallas Guitarist Justin Lyons knows that home is where the heat is turned up

Alex Gonzalez — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:56:12 -0500

The coveted musician has toured all over the world with everyone from Lil' Wayne to Blackpink, but he says nowhere else stacks up to the talent here.

Sounds of Summer: 10 new songs by North Texas artists to add to your playlists

Austin Zook — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:48:04 -0500

Whether you're lounging by the pool, making a road trip or cooking eggs on the sidewalk, these songs by homegrown artists will set the mood this summer.

Tripping Daisy brings it all home for final I Am An Elastic Firecracker anniversary show

Preston Barta — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:25:47 -0500

I Am An Elastic Firecracker anniversary show" />Before the Dallas finale of the 30th anniversary tour for I Am An Elastic Firecracker, frontman Tim DeLaughter reflects on the band's Deep Ellum roots.

DIIV turned Tulips into a beautifully broken fever dream

Preston Barta — Thu, 07 May 2026 16:36:04 -0500

The shoegaze band brought a surreal, heavy-lidded sonic spectacle to Fort Worth on Wednesday night.