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Features

Midlake’s A Bridge to Far Is a Cosmic Walk Through Hope and Humility

By Preston BartaNovember 7, 2025

Eric Pulido takes us on a track-by-track journey through the Denton band’s new album of reflection and earthy storytelling.

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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.

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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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.

Critic's Notebook

Why Did Viagra Boys’ Sold-Out Dallas Show Start an Hour Early?

By Vanessa QuilantanNovember 3, 2025

Viagra Boys rocked Dallas so hard on Halloween weekend at House of Blues, but ticket buyers say they got stiffed.

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Features

Jeff Tweedy Is Built to Last

By Preston JonesNovember 3, 2025

The Twilight Override Tour offers fans a rare chance to experience his solo work and various covers at the historic Longhorn Ballroom.

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Critic's Notebook

Ultimate Halloween Playlist: 30 Songs That Deliver Thrills and Chills

By Shi BradleyOctober 30, 2025

From hip-hop horror to rhythm & boos, these tracks will raise the dead.

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.

Features

Rico Nasty Is Rap’s Weird Emo Cousin

By Eric DiepOctober 23, 2025

Before her debut at The Bomb Factory, Rico shares details on evolving as an artist and why more than one woman can be at the top.

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Critic's Notebook

The 10 Best Dallas Songs About Dallas of All Time

By Austin ZookOctober 22, 2025

Big D is the main character (or at least driving the main character) in these songs about and inspired by the city.

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Concerts

System of a Down, Deftones and More Headline Inaugural Sick New World Texas

By Preston BartaOctober 21, 2025

Wake up! The massive heavy metal event with Slayer and Evanescence is set to shake the Texas Motor Speedway on Oct. 24, 2026.

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Critic's Notebook

The Cult and Death Cult’s Show Was Therapy

By Andrew ShermanOctober 21, 2025

From post-punk rituals to anthems, the British rock band proves that time is a mental construct for their gathering of the tribes in Fort Worth.

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Concerts

The Dallas Concerts to Look Forward to This Fall

By Eric DiepOctober 21, 2025

Janet Jackson, Maroon 5, Playboi Carti and DJ Snake are some of the acts performing in and around Dallas this fall.

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Critic's Notebook

Hagfish Rocked Our Lame Asses at First Reunion Show in Years: Photos

By Jason JanikOctober 20, 2025

Our contributor goes behind the scenes with one of the loudest pop bands to come out of Dallas, who are celebrating 30 years of their seminal work.

Critic's Notebook

Limp Bizkit Bassist Sam Rivers Dies at 48

By Eric DiepOctober 18, 2025

Limp Bizkit shared on Instagram that Sam Rivers had died on Saturday. “Today we lost our brother. Our bandmate. Our heartbeat,” the band wrote.

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Critic's Notebook

Turnstile Keeps the Hardcore Spirit Alive at Panther Island Pavilion

By Kristin LockhartOctober 17, 2025

Turnstile, Amyl and The Sniffers, Speed and Jane Remover embraced the larger crowds with non-stop energy in Fort Worth on Thursday night.

Features

Watch Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Rip Songs at Trees and The Echo Lounge

By Amy Young and OthersOctober 17, 2025

Co-founder of the legendary, larger-than-life rock band has passed away after suffering recent injuries from a fall.

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Features

Hoobastank Doesn’t Take Themselves Too Seriously

By Eric DiepOctober 16, 2025

Before Hoobastank comes to Dallas, Doug Robb talks about new music and that one time he failed at singing “Crawling in the Dark” in a karaoke video game.

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Critic's Notebook

Twenty One Pilots’ No. 1 Album Reminds Us Rock Isn’t Dead

By Kristin LockhartOctober 14, 2025

You’re just not looking hard enough.

Features

Dallas-Born JMSN Finally Got His Pop Hit, So He Went Rock

By Simon PruittOctober 14, 2025

The singer-songwriter returns to Dallas next month with a brand new grunge-inspired sound.

Critic's Notebook

Rilo Kiley’s First Dallas Show in 17 Years Brought Back the 2000s

By Preston JonesOctober 10, 2025

Rilo Kiley’s reunion tour hit The Bomb Factory, with their classics sounding better than ever and everyone basking in nostalgia.

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Critic's Notebook

Wet Leg Delivers a Knockout Blow During Rowdy, Raw Dallas Show

By Preston JonesOctober 9, 2025

Fresh off ACL Fest 2025, Wet Leg traveled to South Side Ballroom and displayed their staying power, which outlasts a sense of novelty.

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