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Last Call for Submissions for Deep Ellum Foundation's 'Live Music Lens'

By Simon Pruitt

Aug 22, 2025

Submit your photos of live music in Deep Ellum today, and it might be hung up in the neighborhood this fall.

Toto, Christopher Cross, and Men at Work Bless the Dad Rock Gods in Irving

By Preston Barta

Aug 19, 2025

The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory rewound the tape deck to the '80s, delivering unforgettable sounds from rock legends.

Ginger Blonde Album Preview: Oodaredevil Wants to Take His Cult Following Worldwide

By Bryson "Boom" Paul

Aug 18, 2025

We attended Oodaredevil's first listen of Ginger Blonde and the infectious energy inspired us to see him in concert.

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Fuse Past and Present for First Dallas Show in Seven Years

By Preston Jones

Aug 17, 2025

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriters pulled from across their acclaimed career for a delighted Majestic Theatre audience.

Ghost Gathers the Congregation for a Cathedral of Metal at Dickies Arena

By Melissa "Metalissa" Guerrero

Aug 16, 2025

Stunning stage designs and incredible musical performances from the Swedish heavy metal band set this sold-out show apart.

Secret’s Out: Kali Flower’s Debut EP Has a Release Date

By Eric Diep

Aug 15, 2025

During Kali Flower's Saltwater Secrets event, she previewed new tracks and allowed fans to be vulnerable with her.

Collective Soul and Live Let Their Party Animal Light Shine in Irving

By Preston Barta

Aug 14, 2025

Collective Soul and Live's first co-headlining tour since 2008 had Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue join them.

Less Than Jake's Summer Circus Was a Smorgasbord of Ska: Photos

By Andrew Sherman

Aug 14, 2025

Less Than Jake barreled through Dallas with openers Catbite, The Suicide Machines and Fishbone. Here's what happened.

Dezi 5 Packs Out Highly Anticipated Headlining Show at The Kessler: Photos

By Simon Pruitt

Aug 10, 2025

With special guests We Them Grays, Luke Herbert, Pierce Washington and Dana Harper, Dezi 5 brought the house down.

Teddy Swims Gets in His Feels at Sold-Out Irving Show

By Preston Jones

Aug 8, 2025

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter continues to tour behind his two-part debut, I've Tried Everything But Therapy.

For Her First Dallas Show in 16 Years, Regina Spektor Bends Time to Her Will

By Preston Jones

Aug 7, 2025

The acclaimed singer-songwriter enthralled a near-capacity Majestic Theatre audience as part of her Midsummer Daydream Tour.

Heart Attack Man, The Dirty Nil Pump Punk Rock Blood Into Deep Ellum’s RBC

By Preston Barta

Aug 6, 2025

Four bands, one rockin’ night: Global punk mayhem ignited in Dallas’ tucked-away venue.

Koe Wetzel and Friends Unite Texans to Raise Funds for Kerr County Flood Relief

By Tyler Daniels

Aug 5, 2025

Performances by Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith, Pecos Hurley and many more ignited fans as they showed support for Kerr County.

My Chemical Romance Blasts Through Hits for Their Return to The Black Parade

By Austin Zook

Aug 3, 2025

The band’s North American tour made its way to Globe Life Field, where it played the 2006 album in its entirety and B-sides.

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.

Francis Ford Coppola Offers Dallas Some Cinematic Hope for the Future

By Kendall Morgan

Jul 30, 2025

The 86-year-old auteur shared his most personal movie yet to a packed house of film fanatics on Tuesday night at the Texas Theatre.

‘The Way It Is’ Reignited: Keyshia Cole’s 20th Anniversary Tour Lights Up Dickies Arena

By Aria Bell

Jul 27, 2025

Keyshia Cole is celebrating her debut album The Way It Is with support from Tink, Keri Hilson and Elijah Blake

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.

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.

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Creeping Death's 10 Year Extravaganza: Photos

The Beckleys Is a House Built on Homegrown Talent

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Creeping Death's 10 Year Extravaganza: Photos

The Beckleys Is a House Built on Homegrown Talent

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