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Stream Our New Music Dallas Playlist on Spotify

By Eric Diep

Aug 1, 2025

Here's an all-genres playlist featuring Lamar Adot Thomas, Leslie Austin, Said the People, Mitchell Ferguson and more.

Primus, MonoNeon Let Their Freak Flags Fly at The Bomb Factory

By Preston Barta

Jul 31, 2025

Goblin rock and funk took over Dallas with a kaleidoscopic carnival of sound—a spectacle of basslines and bombast.

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.

'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.

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.

UPDATE: Erykah Badu Follows The Alchemist Tour With Mama’s Gun 25th Anniversary Celebration in the Fall

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 28, 2025

Badu is pulling double duty, heading on a tour with Alchemist and then wrapping up a fall tour with a final stop in Dallas.

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.

Oso Oso Makes Every Dollar of Their $10 Tour Worth It at Club Dada

By Preston Barta

Jul 27, 2025

Oso Oso’s Dallas stop delivered heart, humor and a decade of pop-punk brilliance—all for the price of a burrito.

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.

Paul McCartney Adds San Antonio to Tour But Where's Dallas?

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 24, 2025

The musical icon behind the Beatles and Wings is bringing his Got Back Tour to the United States this fall.

Jin's Solo Tour Brings Happiness and a Lot of Fun to Dallas

By Eric Diep

Jul 23, 2025

On the first of two nights at American Airlines Center, the #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR was filled with silliness and positivity.

'The Elvis of Metal': Ozzy Osbourne's Influence Is Forever in Dallas

By Christian McPhate

Jul 23, 2025

A tribute to the Black Sabbath leader and pioneer of the heavy metal genre by a fan who saw him at Ozzfest in Texas.

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Leader, Dies at 76: A Look at Some of His Dallas Headlines

By Eric Diep

Jul 22, 2025

A pioneering musician and reality star who influenced heavy metal’s earsplitting sound has passed away.

Regina Spektor Doesn't Like Shortages in Buying Her Music on Vinyl

By Garrett Gravley

Jul 22, 2025

Ahead of her Majestic Theatre show, Regina Spektor discusses her working relations with John Congleton and McKenzie Smith.

Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung and Paul Young Brought the '80s Back at Weekend Fair Park Show

By Andrew Sherman

Jul 21, 2025

Rick Springfield took Dallas fans on a nostalgic trip through the '80s with classic hits and a killer opening lineup.

Not Just for ARMY: Why BTS' Jin Tour Stop in Dallas Is Must-See

By Christine Terrisse

Jul 20, 2025

Jin, better known as a member of the globally famous K-pop group BTS, is on his first solo tour. What to know before you go.

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.

Dashboard Confessional Steals the Spotlight From Goo Goo Dolls at Dickies Arena

By Preston Barta

Jul 17, 2025

In a night of nostalgia, Dashboard Confessional's heartfelt energy outshone Goo Goo Dolls' seasoned charm.

Dallas New Music Round Up: Songs by Pierce Washington, Tay Money and Kali Flower

By Eric Diep

Jul 17, 2025

Pierce Washington evolves as a modern-day folklorist, HeadHuncho Amir features The Observer in his video, plus more.

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Max Stalling, Carson Lewis, Leslie Austin and More on AI: Does the Song Remain the Same?

By Mark Henricks

Jul 17, 2025

In the age of AI, Dallas' music scene weighs in on whether to experiment with the technology and if it benefits songwriters.

Touring Artists

Kyle Mooney Toys with Reality at Deep Ellum Show

Meet DJ Alaska, Oak Cliff's Goth Payasita

Touring Artists

Kyle Mooney Toys with Reality at Deep Ellum Show

Meet DJ Alaska, Oak Cliff's Goth Payasita

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