Blues Rocker Matt Tedder Would Rather Be Known for his Band Polydogs

Main at South Side is brimming with fans for its two-year anniversary celebration as Polydogs take the stage. The Fort Worth rock band — consisting of frontman Matt Tedder, bassist Kris Luther, drummer Matt Mabe and rhythm guitarist Nick Tittle — has recently released a self-titled debut album and is…

The Mystical Mattie Michelle Can’t Run Away From Music

A year after going dark, Mattie Michelle is back with a new track meant to make you plumb the depths of your soul. Michelle, a hairdresser by day and a musician by always, says her new track “Running” reflects her growth as a person, and creating it took her all…

Song Dynasty Is a Melting Pot of Worldly Musical Influences

Seventeen artists from nine countries came together to record Song Dynasty’s debut album Searching. The band’s music blends American jazz with Chinese influences to create a sound that’s out of this world. Sharp notes burst from a three-piece brass section. Electric guitars scream and whistle, floating over roaming lines on…

Singer Jade Nickol Ditched Country to Embrace Her Dark Side

Jade Nickol hated her first single. Looking back on the song, titled “Best Friends,” the 19-year-old singer-songwriter seethes with palpable frustration. “Even my mom didn’t like it,” Nickol says. “And when your mom doesn’t like it, that’s like, damn.” “Best Friends” is a country song Nickol felt forced to make…

Topnotch4real Is a Top-Notch One-Man Show

Hailing from Louisiana, Dallas-based rapper and R&B singer Topnotch4real is on a mission to bring his brand of  soulful R&B sounds to the forefront. Born Louis Taylor, Topnotch4real is multi-talented, but he focuses his time on writing songs and producing his own instrumental tracks. This summer, he plans to share…

Revamped Acoustic Kitchen Studios Is Cooking Something Good

Tucked away on the far west side of an old Dallas office building is a spot where the Deering family helps bring music to life, through a space called Acoustic Kitchen Studios, fit for small live shows and recording sessions. The studio itself is in stark contrast to its own…