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Montana 700 Puts in Overtime for New Mixtape The Greatest of All Traps

By Eric Diep

Jul 31, 2025

Dallas rapper Montana 700 drops his second project of 2025, featuring YFN Lucci, Loe Shimmy, Zillionaire Doe and more.

Said The People, Fueled by Love and the Power of Rock, Is Ready To Take Center Stage

By Austin Zook

Jul 31, 2025

After years of building their reputation and catalog, the North Texas band has released their debut Years Forgotten.

Branoofunck Talk Formation, Sundays at the Armoury and Shaping Deep Ellum's Sound

By Eric Diep

Jul 30, 2025

Branoofunck's drawing crowds of young and not-so-young 2000s hip-hop lovers to the happiest dance floor in Deep Ellum.

The 7 Closed Dallas Music Venues We Miss the Most

By Tyler Hicks

Jul 30, 2025

After putting together the 10 best music venues, we're back reminiscing on these places that we wish were still here.

'Dedicated to the Creative and Native': Deep Ellum Art Co. Owners Reflect on Their Mission

By Libby Veatch

Jul 29, 2025

We spoke to Deep Ellum Art Co. owners John and Kari LaRue as they celebrate 10 years of bringing art in all forms to Dallas.

UTA Planetarium Offers Immersive Concerts Under the Atmosphere of Space on a Budget

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 29, 2025

We have the Las Vegas Sphere at home. Except ours is in Arlington.

Meet Jojo Spencer, the Woman Behind Dallas' Open Mic Night Jojo Jam

By Jamie Vahala

Jul 29, 2025

Jojo Jam is more than an open mic. It is building itself up as a place for belonging and bringing people together.

The Art of Resistance: Cameron McCloud, Yolanda Cruz and The Daydreamers on Rallying Dallas

By Darby Murnane

Jul 28, 2025

In a summer of No Kings protests and anti-ICE demonstrations, DFW's music scene showed support through solidarity.

Watch HeadHuncho Amir Eat Rudy's Chicken and Hit Up SMU in 'New Dallus' Video

By Bryson "Boom" Paul

Jul 28, 2025

As HeadHuncho Amir tours with EST Gee, he's returning to Dallas this weekend. Listen to his single showcasing our city.

Hustleman Quise Is the Latest New Dallas Rapper to Sign With a Major Label

By Eric Diep

Jul 28, 2025

Hustleman Quise joins HeadHuncho Amir, Montana 700 and Zillionaire Doe to push the New Dallas movement forward.

The Soul of North Texas: A Journey Through the Dallas Country Music Scene

By Preston Barta

Jul 25, 2025

Four North Texas artists share how Dallas' country music scene shapes their sound and keeps its legacy alive.

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8 New 4Batz Songs to Hear Right Now

By Eric Diep

Jul 25, 2025

At the request of his fans, 4Batz has been dropping more singles. Here's a taste of his high-pitched R&B.

Getting Lost With Kali Flower

By Alex Gonzalez

Jul 24, 2025

The Dallas singer doesn't miss the old her. We caught up with her over several days to talk about what 'lost girl SZN' means.

$20K Annual Grant Program Saves Fort Worth Venue The Cicada

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 23, 2025

Just months away from closing for good, the first annual Jambaloo venue prize saved a beloved Fort Worth music venue.

Scuttino Found Himself in Dallas, But Monroe Is Still Home

By Eric Diep

Jul 22, 2025

Last week, we linked up with the Oak Cliff rapper to discuss his new eight-track EP after getting an early listen.

Sudarshan Iyengar's Sangita App Might Change the Way Musicians Write Songs

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 21, 2025

Created by designer and musician Sudarshan Iyengar, the app lets users transcribe their voice into notes in real time.

TJ Novak Tore Up Tenderness Album Release Show at Twilite Lounge

By Sean Stroud

Jul 19, 2025

TJ Novak celebrated his debut album with Justin Hoard, Alec Zieff, David Carriaga Hobbs and Bill Hamilton Friday night.

Millkzy Introduces Floetry to Dallas in Debut Performance at House of Blues

By Eric Diep

Jul 18, 2025

Dallas-based artist Millkzy has been making waves with his poetic spoken word and emotionally charged storytelling.

Hermanos Gutiérrez and Leon Bridges Release First-Ever English-Language Single

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 18, 2025

Bridges teamed up with the Latin soul duo for "Elegantly Wasted," complete with a music video shot at the Texas Theatre.

Selena's Influential, Pathbreaking Posthumous Album Dreaming of You Turns 30 This Year

By Preston Jones

Jul 18, 2025

The final studio album from Texas native and Tejano star Selena is re-released on vinyl in a remixed, remastered form.

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Meet DJ Alaska, Oak Cliff's Goth Payasita

Stream Our New Music Dallas Playlist on Spotify

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