Atlanta punks the Coathangers come to Texas so often, it feels like they’ve adopted it as a second home. They return to Dallas, following up their March Brofest appearance, and stumble into the back room of Bryan Street Tavern with Sub Pop’s Jaill and locals Sealion. Last year’s third LP,…
Neil Halstead’s progression from the dreamy pop of Slowdive to the rarefied country of the Mojave 3 wasn’t the most predictable move, but the British singer-guitarist’s talent as a songwriter has allowed him to dip his toes in a few different pools. As a teaser of sorts for his upcoming…
Our report from Lights All Night 2011 illustrated a few security and logistical issues at the Dallas Convention Center, so it’s probably smart that this year’s NYE electronic music festival is moving to the roomier confines of Fair Park. It’s also adding an extra day to the schedule, so it…
This Dallas Morning News review of Gorilla vs. Bear’s weekend concert came to my attention this morning. Now, in my preview piece for this show, I did mention that I appreciated the wealth of ladies on the bill. I pointed it out. Some might consider that stating something that doesn’t…
DJ Sober has been collecting and scanning cassette tape covers from local stores like Forever Young, and posting them over here at Taped Up. Some nice eye candy in there…
Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz Verizon Theatre Sunday, July 29 I would have been happy just hanging out in the ladies room of Verizon Theatre last night, peaking over the stall, David Attenborough-style, taking notes and observing the various plumage. It’s this neon cult following that’s made Nicki Minaj such a…
And to give you a bit of a teaser for the remainder of our 100 best Texas songs list, which we’ll resume on Monday, here’s Lightnin’ Hopkins performing “Baby Please Don’t Go.”…
Recently, over at NPR, a 19-year-old intern was tasked with reviewing Public Enemy’s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, an album he had ostensibly never heard or had little knowledge of. He reviewed it, didn’t really like it, and was subsequently annihilated in the comments section…
The last time Cody Canada was in town, we broke some news about the interpersonal relations of his former band, Cross Canadian Ragweed. So, with all that serious stuff out of the way: BEER NOW. Cody Canada and the Departed will be headlining the Observer’s Brewfest on Saturday, September 15,…
I am going to overlook my fear of octopus tentacles and endorse this show tonight, not only because it’s free and at a doughnut shop, but because the lineup is pretty yankin’, and includes a set from Budapest folk combo Morzsa Records…
Over the past eight years, Gorilla vs. Bear has done something not many music blogs are afforded the luxury of: It’s transcended its local roots and become a national tastemaker, often championing acts that will go on to ascend to buzz heaven (or hell, depending on whom you ask). In…
Of all the shows I can barely remember seeing, the Psychic Paramount at Emo’s roughly five years ago somehow stands out. It wasn’t some barn-burner of a show, just a random night where the band was so unbelievably on, it made you clutch your beer a little tighter and wonder…
It’s all right to be a lady and feel conflicted about Nicki Minaj. The eternal dance between the business of sexuality, product placement and independent thought has driven her career, and perhaps driven her to take even bigger chances, as this year’s uneven Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded illuminates. 2010’s Pink…
The inaugural session of Girls Rock Dallas has been rolling along all week, and Saturday at Dada, you’ll get to see all their hard work. While in camp, the girls form bands, learn instruments and write a song, and I can tell you from attending several of the Girls Rock…
Molly Alyse Ford designed this poster for Peopleodian’s last show with singer Ally Hoffmann, Saturday at Rubber Gloves, as she is moving to North Carolina. Go say your goodbyes…
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As we mentioned last week, Parade of Flesh is holding a contest for their new logo, and and the winner gets a pass for 20 shows throughout the next year. And, of course, the respect of their peers. The entries are now in, and you can vote/comment on/eviscerate their choices…
See also: Shiny Around the Edges on Death Grips, Patti Smith See also: Oil Boom on Donnie and Joe Emerson We’ve started poking around in locals’ iTunes, iPods, Spotify playlists, CD players, cassette decks, turntables and brains with one question in mind: What are you listening to? We don’t even…
Dennis Gonzalez just passed along this mini-documentary on La Rondalla, the Oak Cliff Cultural Center’s free guitar program for kids ages 11-15, of which he’s the Dean. It’s been going on since 2010, and is aimed, much like next week’s Girls Rock Dallas camp, at those who might not be…
With the recent discovery that R&B singer Montell Jordan is now just singing headlines from MSNBC to people via text, The Overserved columnist Deb Doing Dallas and I had a very serious conversation about what this all means, and I have a moment of panic that my phone had been…
See also: Full Fun Fun Fun Fest lineup announced Because they care about you and your well-being, and want to make sure you’re getting enough fest in your diet, the Granada has joined forced with Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Fest to offer up a limited time prize bundle. Here’s the…
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