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Deep Ellum Restaurants See No End in Sight for Construction on Commerce Street

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 10, 2025

Just under a year into the reconstruction project, Deep Ellum restaurants are reeling from the lack of parking and walkability.

Video: Dallas Police Release Body Cam Footage From Weekend Deep Ellum Shooting

By Patrick Williams

Jul 9, 2025

A 22-year-old man died, and police shot an armed man after fights broke out between two groups on a Canton Street parking lot.

Fugitive's Blake Ibanez Is Ready to Thrash Hard With Dallas Metalheads on Summer Slaughter Tour

By Nic Huber

Jul 8, 2025

Before Hatebreed comes to Dallas, we spoke with Fugitive about forming the group that's become an instant hit in metal.

Author Kyle Seibel Thinks You're an Asshole

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 8, 2025

The author will bring his new book, Hey You Assholes, to life next week at Deep Vellum Books.

In Two Languages and Many Sounds, Mei Semones Finds Her Voice

By Tyler Hicks

Jul 3, 2025

The indie pop singer is making her Dallas debut, exhibiting her jazz-influenced songs that she sings in Japanese and English.

Man standing in front of an American flag with a cowboy hat

BBQ Playlist: Best Dallas Artists for Your Fourth of July Party

By Eric Diep

Jul 2, 2025

We're prepping for the Fourth of July early with our inaugural Spotify playlist featuring all local artists.

CheapSteaks in Deep Ellum Closes, Set to Reopen as Dusty's

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 30, 2025

The restaurant and bar by day and music venue by night has closed, as one of the original owners takes full custody for a rebrand.

Tripping Daisy Kicks Off First Tour in 26 Years With a Rapturous Hometown Performance

By Simon Pruitt

Jun 22, 2025

The iconic Dallas band is celebrating 30 years of their 1995 album I Am an Elastic Firecracker with a summer tour.

Out Her Mind, Just in Time: Erykah Badu Flows Into a New Era on Juneteenth

By Preston Jones

Jun 18, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning Dallas icon will likely unveil new music during a free, live-streamed concert at The Bomb Factory.

'Echos 19' Setlist: What to Expect at Erykah Badu's Hometown Show

By Simon Pruitt

Jun 17, 2025

'Badu Presents: Echos 19' is our local heroine's Juneteenth show. Here are our predictions and our wishlist for Thursday.

Beloved Retro Pop Duo Tennis Bid Farewell at The Bomb Factory: Photos

By Miguel Correa

Jun 10, 2025

The husband and wife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley are sunsetting their project of 15 years.

Mushroom Street's Deep Ellum Store Front Is A Wealth Of Mushroom Products And Knowledge

By Chris Wolfgang

Jun 9, 2025

Warren and Andrea Gwartney's Arlington-based urban mushroom farm now has a retail presence in Deep Ellum.

Clay Austin Is Imprinted on the History of Dallas Art

By Preston Barta

Jun 2, 2025

For decades, Dallas artist Clay Austin has transformed the city's discarded fragments into vibrant canvases, leaving an indelible mark on Deep Ellum's artistic legacy.

TJ Novak Breathes Life Back Into the Live Album

By Sean Stroud

May 20, 2025

The Dallas-based guitarist/singer-songwriter is bringing back the forlorn format one record at a time.

Palma Pours It On: All-Day Happy Hour and Agave Nights Hit Dallas

By Aaren Prody

May 15, 2025

Hot opinion: More restaurants should try to execute things like Palma with reasonable pricing and on-par food for the occasion.

Club Clearview Forever: A Journey Through Dallas' Longtime Cultural Hub

By Preston Barta

May 9, 2025

Club Clearview, once a heartbeat of creativity and irreverence, is celebrating a special reunion on May 30 at It’ll Do Club.

Claude VonStroke, Dance Music's Most Celebrated Legend, Is Coming to Dallas

By Elvis Anderson

May 8, 2025

After shaping dance music for over 20 years, Claude VonStroke is living a life of leisure and bringing the party to Dallas.

Ghost Donkey and Palma: Deep Ellum's New Glitzy, Boozy Duo

By Aaren Prody

May 6, 2025

These two new sister-concepts are now open where Braindead Brewing once lived in Deep Ellum.

PETA is Patrolling Dallas Restaurants Today

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Apr 10, 2025

Thinking of barbecue or ham for lunch? Might want to have your headphones on.

Bottled Blonde Closes Temporarily. When Will it Reopen?

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Apr 9, 2025

Deep Ellum

TJ Novak Tore Up Twilite for Album Release Show

The New Generation of Dallas Artists at Club Dada

Deep Ellum

TJ Novak Tore Up Twilite for Album Release Show

The New Generation of Dallas Artists at Club Dada

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