Worldly and wise with chops and a first class music education at the age of 20, Dallas drummer Mike Mitchell is a globetrotting prodigy. In the last four years he has won more awards from DownBeat Magazine than he can remember, as well as being cited as an up-and-coming artist…
So, good old Kung Fu Saloon, the glorified mall arcade full of drunken bros, is under scrutiny yet again, and this time it’s somehow not for their discriminatory door policy. Go figure. While the Dallas location is skirting direct scrutiny this time — the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is…
In 2015, you’d think that it’s all been done before in rock ‘n’ roll. And, yeah, it probably has. An over-crowded music landscape of sub-genres and variations can make one claustrophobic. Yet, Denton’s Dome Dwellers can give you room to breathe. They’re a rock ‘n’ roll band with a confident…
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: vinyl is making a comeback. Physical medium, tactile experience? High fidelity? John Cusack? Well, what you haven’t heard is that Hand Drawn Records is looking to provide Dallas with a sought-after service: convenient record pressing for local artists. Dustin Blocker and Alex…
Early in 2014, Denton rapper Bryan “Infidelix” Rodecker decided to do something crazy: He quit his job waiting tables, cashed in his life savings and headed overseas with the wild idea of traveling the world to teach kids how to rap. But when he arrived in Spain, he quickly found…
This past Labor Day weekend in Fort Worth during the Clearfork Music Festival, it was evident early on that the atmosphere would be dampened by the rather thin turnout. But the general malaise that swept through the sweltering, empty spaces of land along the Trinity River proved no match, however,…
Almost five months ago, Jonas Martin was seated amongst his fellow band mates of local roots rock outfit, Goodnight Ned, in an Oak Lawn Avenue coffee shop on a warm July morning, anxiously awaiting the album release party of their sophomore album. It is January now, and Martin is seated…
For Sandra Davalos, who goes by the stage name Moth Face, writing a good song comes naturally. First, she lays down the drum track, throws in the melody and comes up with the words to go along with the music on the spot. Overall, the average time it takes for…
Before Bitch Teeth, Rick Eye had found himself in the most harrowing well of depression he’d ever encountered. Desperate for a distraction, he formed the band as an outlet to create something that emphasized the discordant and uglier side of life. In doing this, he found himself and founded the…
JT Donaldson is something of a jack of all trades. Partner of Josey Records, globetrotting DJ, occasional promoter and a prolific producer. He jumpstarted a lengthy career in house music with the “Duality” single on DJ Cajmere’s legendary Chicago house label Casual records in 1996 and has continued to churn…
Coachella, one of America’s most prominent destination festivals, announced their 2015 line-up early this afternoon. The headliners for the festival are AC/DC, Jack White and rap cherub Drake. Those folks are all well and good, but that’s not exactly why we’re here telling you an event that takes place all…
Since 2006, Dallas-based metal band Wo Fat has seared ears around the globe. Make no mistake: This trio, consisting of Kent Stump, Tim Wilson and Michael Walter, isn’t offering up simple hard-rock that’s just hard enough to be considered metal. According to the group’s Facebook page, “Psychedelic Doom” is how…
It was an ambitious plan, and one that would’ve been exciting to see played out this spring: the first annual Deep Ellum Block Party, a sprawling mix of music, art and comedy in the heart of Dallas’ coolest neighborhood. But we’ll have to wait at least another year to see…
In Dallas, Tru Def is a terrific antidote to these days of cold and gloomy weather. He has a sunny disposition, dressed dapper with perfectly sculpted hair on his face and head, and is as cordial as anyone you will ever meet. He has known he was put on this…
Meet Mearl, Earl and Estaban. Just three regular dudes playing a psychedelic rock show at Mable Peabody’s the week before Halloween. Upon careful and highly technical inspection, you might notice that these are actually the male alter egos of the members of Denton’s Pearl Earl. The band locks in to…
2014 has been a great year for High Rollaz, the hip hop duo consisting of Word Life and Accomplice. Aside from playing a host of shows around Dallas, they also played gigs all around the country, including at SXSW in Austin and A3C Festival in Atlanta. They’ve also shared bills…
It’s been more than two decades since Warlock, the godfathers of Texas metal, dominated stages at places like Rascals, The Ritz and Tombstone Factory. But this year marked their return with a reunion show at Diamond Jim’s Saloon in August. Now, with a new CD in the works, the band…
Corey Adamson, aka RCA, is a true soldier of the ever bustling, forever hustling Dallas drum and bass scene. It’s a scene that is still going strong for well over a decade. His DC9 mix pays heavy tribute to the earliest jungle roots of drum and bass, a tastefully old…
2014 has been a pretty good year for Dallas music. It’s a bit of a cliche for the members of any music community to say their scene is “on the rise,” but around here it’s pretty hard to argue with. Bands have signed to labels, venues have opened, festivals have…
Understandably, life is a bit crazy for the fast-traveling members of Seryn right now. Even after driving for hours on end following a sold-out show in Telluride, Colorado on Sunday night, making the choice on where to have dinner Monday night wasn’t a completely easy one. Most of them wanted…
Every week, Free Man owner John Jay Myers and his band, the Free Loaders, play a gig at The Standard Pour, and every week he makes the same joke: “If you like what you hear, put $100 in the tip jar. If you don’t like what you hear, $20 will…
For most of the year DJ Santa Claus is better known for his infamous day job, but in his off time he plays secret gigs under fake names to the delight of many club and festival goers. The popularity of his mixes influences people’s listening habits every winter. Although he…
