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Critic's Notebook

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Turnover Celebrates 10 Years of Peripheral Vision With Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Preston BartaMay 14, 2025

The Virginia Beach rockers lit up the Dallas crowd with jamming performances, proving indie rock’s timeless pull.

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Lord Buffalo Cancels European Tour After Drummer Detained at DFW International Airport

By Eric DiepMay 14, 2025

The Austin band revealed that their drummer, Yamal Said, a lawful permanent resident, had issues at the airport.

Peggy Gou Kept the Energy Flowing in Dallas Debut at Silo

By Julianna ChenMay 12, 2025

The South Korea-born, Berlin-based electronic artist made her first time in Dallas a night to remember.

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Post Malone’s Big Ass Stadium Tour in Arlington: Best Moments

By Poppy XanderMay 10, 2025

Post Malone’s return to AT&T Stadium capped an eventful ACM Awards week. Here’s how Posty sent off country fans with a bang.

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Behind the Scenes at the 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco

By Alex GonzalezMay 9, 2025

We were on the ground for this year’s show, getting red carpet time with locals Grace Tyler, Franklin Jonas and more.

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Billy Idol Screamed and Snarled His Way Through a Night of Revelry in Fort Worth

By Simon PruittMay 8, 2025

In Fort Worth at Dickies Arena, thousands of fans cried “more, more, more” to Billy Idol.

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Paul Simon Walks His Own Path in Mesmerizing Winspear Opera House Performance

By Preston JonesMay 8, 2025

The acclaimed, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter kicked off the first of two nights in Dallas with an expansive showcase.

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Buddy Guy, Fresh Off ‘Sinners’ Role, Kept Blues Alive at Irving Show

By Austin ZookMay 8, 2025

The blues legend played with the energy of a much younger man at Toyota Music Factory, opening for Tedeschi Trucks Band.

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Teethe Will Put You in Their Trance on New Single “Magic of the Sale”

By Garrett GravleyMay 7, 2025

Southern slowcore band Teethe has a new album coming this summer, giving a sample of the record with the title track.

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Good Records Co-Founder Chris Penn’s Memorial Set for May 15

By Eric DiepMay 7, 2025

‘Dress code is whatever you would like, but Dickies coveralls are strongly encouraged,’ wrote Penn’s wife Jenn.

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Scottish Rock Band Mogwai Closes Out North American Tour in Dallas

By Preston BartaMay 6, 2025

With three decades of music, Mogwai turned their Dallas finale into an unforgettable symphony of raw power and emotion.

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Viral Rapper Dave Blunts Got Stuck in an Elevator and Still Made His First Dallas Show

By Diego HernandezMay 1, 2025

The Kanye West co-writer performed most of his Dallas debut from a couch and dodged stage-diving demands.

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Dallas’ Slow Joy Cries Foul for Fact Checking, Our Writer Stands by What He Saw

By Eric DiepMay 1, 2025

Slow Joy performed at Thin Line Fest last month and wasn’t happy with one of our critiques. So we fact-checked it.

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BigXThaPlug Co-Signed by Beyoncé During Her Cowboy Carter Tour

By Eric DiepApril 30, 2025

Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug’s “The Largest” is getting some love from Bey, who has a history of putting on other Texas artists.

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The Blue Line Is Wearing Their Hearts on Their Sleeves, One Song at a Time

By Alex GonzalezApril 29, 2025

The indie pop duo based in Dallas on their single, “Cigarettes and Brandy,” and the childhood memories that inspired their stage name.

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Denton Amplified: Thin Line Fest Shines a Spotlight on Music’s Untamed Spirit

By Preston BartaApril 29, 2025

Thin Line Fest turned Denton into a sonic playground where punk chaos, indie charm and raw creativity converged.

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Salt-N-Pepa With Dallas-Based DJ Spinderella Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Simon PruittApril 29, 2025

The seminal female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa will be honored at the 39th annual ceremony in November.

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Meet Eric Diep, the Observer‘s New Music Editor

By Eric DiepApril 28, 2025

This public service announcement is sponsored by the good folks at the Dallas Observer.

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Jon22 Proves That a Musician’s Story is Never Linear

By Simon PruittApril 25, 2025

Jon Berman didn’t start making music until his 50s, but his songwriting was many years in the making.

Chris Penn, Owner of Good Records, Has Died

By Kelly DearmoreApril 24, 2025

Known in Dallas for decades for his big personality and permanent smile, Penn touched many with his love of music.

Post Malone dancing the night away at Dos Equis Pavilion in 2023.

Triumphant Coachella Set Cements Post Malone’s Status as a Global Icon

By Adam DavidsonApril 23, 2025

Even during a festival filled with stars, the North Texas genre-bender proved he’s in his own stratosphere.

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20 Years Ago, Eisley Met Its Major Label Moment with the Luminous <i>Room Noises</i>

20 Years Ago, Eisley Met Its Major Label Moment with the Luminous Room Noises

By Preston JonesApril 23, 2025

The Tyler-bred, Dallas-honed indie pop group seized an opportunity with a gorgeous collection of songs.

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