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Purple Rain Is Returning to Dallas Theaters For 1 Night Only

By Leah Frazier

Feb 24, 2025

A revolutionary blast from the past will rock DFW theaters, but for one night only.

Marilyn Manson performing onstage in Dallas.

Do We Want to See Marilyn Manson Perform Again? The Shock-Rocker Is Coming to Dallas

By Sean Stroud

Feb 14, 2025

Marilyn Manson is set to co-headline KEGL’s BFD just months after his longtime investigation was dismissed.

Downtown Garland Celebrates Red Headed Stranger 50 Years After Willie's Nelson Release

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 14, 2025

The two-day festivities include a live performance by Joshua Ray Walker and a screening of Nelson's film of the same name.

Beabadoobee To Perform Third North Texas Date in Three Years This April

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 7, 2025

Beabadoobee and you in Irving this spring. The perfect pair?

DJs Spinderella and Daughter Christy Ray Tell How They Got in the Groove With Vinyl

By Jason Janik

Feb 7, 2025

Their advice to new collectors: Just keep digging.

Now Hiring: Dallas Observer Seeks a Music Editor To Lead Our Coverage

By Patrick Williams

Feb 6, 2025

Dallas Observer is growing its team. We're seeking an experienced editor who has a passion for all the music on North Texas' playlist.

We Picked Our Favorite Releases Featured in Record Store Day 2025

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 6, 2025

A Gorillaz live pressing and rarities from Judas Priest and Stone Temple Pilots top our wishlists for this year's RSD.

My Morning Jacket Set for April 12 at Toyota Music Factory

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 6, 2025

The Louisville-based band will return to North Texas for the first time since 2022.

Every Black Sabbath Show in North Texas (That Actually Mattered)

By Garrett Gravley

Feb 5, 2025

As the band reunites one last time, look back at all the significant Black Sabbath shows that took place in North Texas.

Joe Ely Faces Health Battle as New Album Prepares to Drop

By Diego Hernandez

Feb 5, 2025

Beloved Texas songwriter diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy, wife reveals.

The Polyphonic Spree's Atmosphere Film, Renamed Resolution, Set to Screen at SXSW and in Fort Worth

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 5, 2025

The immersive music experience earned a spot at SXSW 2025 and will move into the Omni Theater in Fort Worth for a year.

St. Vincent Reveals She Has a Wife and Child in Post-Grammy Interview

By Alex Gonzalez

Feb 4, 2025

She had kept marriage and parenthood 'under wraps' until now.

Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan to Headline Outlaw Music Festival in Dallas

By Simon Pruitt

Feb 4, 2025

This year's festival is at Dos Equis Pavillion on July 5 and tickets go on sale soon.

The Jambaloo Symposium Charted a New Path for Local Musicians and Their Cities

By Leah Frazier

Feb 3, 2025

The kickoff event featured bright thoughts from bright minds about the future of local music.

ICYMI: John Mayer Performs at SoCal Concert With Dallas Musicians

By Simon Pruitt

Jan 31, 2025

Mark Lettieri, Daniel Porter and Wes Stephenson made the trip to Anaheim to perform with the indie rock legend.

Fort Worth Musician Abraham Alexander Is Nominated For an OSCAR!

By Eva Raggio

Jan 23, 2025

The singer-songwriter is up for the gold for his song "Like a Bird" from Sing Sing.

Jazz Great Bill Frisell Wants To Be Surprised

By Preston Jones

Jan 23, 2025

The prolific jazz great is making a rare North Texas tour stop, where the only certainty is the unknown.

Mali's Songhoy Blues Incorporates Texas Sound Into Traditional West African Music

By Simon Pruitt

Jan 22, 2025

Heritage offers fans a more intimate and acoustic take on the West African band's signature blues style.

Nine Inch Nails at Toyota Music Factory in 2018.

Nine Inch Nails Officially Announce 2025 World Tour, Including Stop In Fort Worth

By Simon Pruitt

Jan 22, 2025

Trent Reznor's industrial rock outlet will tour through North Texas for the first time since 2018.

Dallas Band Releases Protest Song for Inauguration Day

By Simon Pruitt

Jan 21, 2025

Lead singer and guitarist Gabriel Piñon released a new acoustic version of the March 2024 track for Inauguration Day.

Music News

Singer Dorian Marsh Honors His Musical Heroes

Will There Not Be a Badu Birthday Bash This Year?

Music News

Singer Dorian Marsh Honors His Musical Heroes

Will There Not Be a Badu Birthday Bash This Year?

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