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A Dallas Author Explains Why Austin Gets All The Music Scene Credit, Fair or Not

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 19, 2026

Mitch Baranowski explores Austin’s thriving music ecosystem with his new book, and tells us why Dallas’ doesn’t quite stack up in comparison.

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Fort Worth Rock Icons Toadies Announce New Album Release Date

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 17, 2026

First announced in 2024, the new Toadies record, recorded by the late, great Steve Albini, has an official release date.

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Most Anticipated Concerts of 2026 (So Far)

By Alec Spicer and OthersFebruary 17, 2026

Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Jason Isbell, Caifanes and more promise a happy new year for North Texas music fans.

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Where to Find an Actual Vinyl DJ Set in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 12, 2026

For the analog listeners living in this digital world.

We Watched Turning Point’s “All-American” Show So You Don’t Have To

By Carly May GravleyFebruary 8, 2026

A mess.

Third Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards Bring Together Dallas Arts Scene

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 5, 2026

Produced by singer Dezi 5, the awards went off without a hitch last night.

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Kid Rock will Headline Turning Point USA’s Cynical Halftime Stunt

By Sam EiflingFebruary 5, 2026

In case you want an all-white, country rock alternative to official Super Bowl acts Bad Bunny and Green Day.

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6 Artists To Check Out if You’re Excited for Bad Bunny´s Super Bowl Performance

By Baylie VikeFebruary 4, 2026

If you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know his music well, you might want to queue up these pop-reggaeton superstars and local favorites alike.

Bad Bunny poses with the Album of the Year, Best Música Urbana Album, and Best Global Music Performance Awards during the 68th GRAMMY Awards

The 2026 Grammys Ceremony Made One Thing Clear: ICE Out

By Carly May GravleyFebruary 2, 2026

The night’s biggest winners reminded everyone that art is a reflection of the world around us.

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Listen: a Cold Weather Playlist to Soundtrack Your Weekend in Dallaska

By Carly May GravleyJanuary 27, 2026

Consider this a prescription of sorts for the cabin fever.

Inclement Weather Has Canceled Shows This Weekend. Here’s What’s Already Rescheduled.

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 26, 2026

Fingers crossed a rescheduled concert is the worst thing to happen to us this weekend.

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The Music We Think You Listen to Based on Which Dallas Neighborhood You Live in

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJanuary 23, 2026

After weighing the facts (and the stereotypes), here’s what we think Dallas residents are listening to based on where they live.

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The 15 Best Venues To Catch a Punk Show in DFW

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez and OthersJanuary 21, 2026

Beer, studs, charged hair and chaos – these are the first things that come to mind when you think of punk shows.

Arrest Made in the Fatal Shooting of Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 21, 2026

The rising star of hip-hop’s New Dallas Movement was among five people shot early Thursday morning.

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As DART Faces Turmoil it Looks to… Turn Train Cars Into a Club?

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 16, 2026

What could make DART better? The suburbs have a few ideas, and they probably don’t include DJs.

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The Bomb Factory Marquee Tributes Minnesota Woman Killed by ICE

By Alec SpicerJanuary 13, 2026

The latest installment of ‘things people on the internet somehow find a way to be miserable about’ is here.

The 13 Best Dallas Clubs for Dancing Till You Drop

By Dallas Observer Music StaffJanuary 8, 2026

Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These clubs are the best spots to make it happen.

Remembering Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 6, 2026

Dallas has lost one of the city’s most promising young artists.

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Hannah Jadagu, Cameron McCloud, the Vandoliers, Dezi 5 and Slow Joy all gave us a lot in 2025.

On a High Note: An Ode to Dallas Music in 2025

By Alec SpicerDecember 31, 2025

Mind if we run it back one last time in 2025?

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8 Times Taylor Sheridan Featured Local Musicians in Landman

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 31, 2025

By chance of fate, Isaac Hoskins was playing at a bar Taylor Sheridan walked into in 2019. Now the Hollywood mogul uses Hoskins’ music in his prime time television.

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10 Best Albums of 2025, According to Music Experts

By The ConversationDecember 30, 2025

Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?

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Coda: Remembering Music Makers North Texas Lost in 2025

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 30, 2025

These artists and music scene players have passed, but their sounds and memories echo on.

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