Critic's Notebook

A lot of things got in the way of Salim Nourallah’s latest release, including a wasp sting.

They’re not The Four Seasons, but Satanic doo-wop band Twin Temple say they’re actually much nicer than they seem.

Dallas soul queen Erykah Badu posted a video on Instagram in which she appeared to do some mock sign language. The comments were not kind to Badu.

Dustin Ballard, the creator of the music-mashing There I Ruined It channel, says he’s got a band ready to perform a live version of his popular Instagram tracks. All he needs now is a stage.

The National Children’s Chorus might be the coolest kid choir ever: Students get to record at Abbey Road Studios and maybe even win Grammys.

The Dallas Cowboys’ Rhythm & Blue drumline and dance troupe is looking for new drummers to pound on the skins between downs at Cowboys’ home games and other live events.

Brandon Pertzborn is just as surprised by his career trajectory as you are: The Grapevine drummer has played in Black Flag, Marilyn Manson, Suicidal Tendencies and now The Offspring.

Legendary rapper Jeezy came to town to promote his book “Adversity For Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.”

The fee increases won’t affect just the concert industry. City economies will also suffer.

Psychiatrist Michelle Nichols asked a family friend if he could get some of her favorite musicians to play for her as she undergoes treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer. Many of them jumped at the chance to help.

Dallas’ most popular DJ is opening Herby’s, a burger joint in Oak Cliff, with Elijah Salazar and Jake Saenz.

As a twentysomething, Brett Landin knows about heartache in the digital era. She’s a true girl’s girl songwriter.

Dallas native singer Joshua Ray Walker releases “What Is It Even?” a collection of covers by female singers. And he’s reclaiming his confidence.

Hip-hop is turning the big 5-0 and Dallas rappers are throwing a party to celebrate DFW’s contributions to the genre – and culture.

R&B artist Honey Daii is a champion of empowerment and authenticity.

Arlington native Scott Hoying is taking on a solo project “Parallel” to his super successful band Pentatonix.

Queen of neo-soul Erykah Badu claims on Instagram that Beyoncé took her idea for a mirror hat, and backed it up with years of photos of herself sporting the same look.

Dominic Fike is simply too pure for the internet’s witch-hunt mob. The actor and singer is stopping by the Pavilion in Irving on Aug. 3 to promote his album “Sunburn.”

To celebrate its anniversary, the station is hosting a concert at the Granada Theater with artists Jay Perez, R.L. Griffin and Igor and the Red Elvises, among others.

In 2020, all events and performances were moved online, our new home planet. So what’s in it for venues that are still streaming?

Nathan Mongol Wells of the Ottoman Turks highlights his songwriting chops with a Tom Waits meets honky-tonk side release.

A Dallas Booker T. graduate, Daniel Jones was a big source of Dallas pride.