[Editor’s note: On Monday, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe was formally indicted on manslaughter charges relating to a 2010 incident at a show in the Czech Republic, for which he will stand trial. This interview was done before that verdict came down.] To say that 2012 has been an…
Whether it is with Red House Painters or Sun Kil Moon, the work of Mark Kozelek has always been marked by quiet desperation and a dry, dark sense of humor. A singer/songwriter of immeasurable skill, Kozelek is right at home twisting AC/DC into introspective folk songs. We spoke to Kozelek…
Variety has this little interview with one-time Polyphonic Spree-er Toby Halbrooks, co-director of Sarah Jaffe’s “Glorified High” video, which won the Dallas Observer music award for Best Video last month, in which he talks about his and David Lowery’s latest feature film, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints. See also: – Who…
Over the course of 14 albums and countless cassette-only releases, John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats has become one of the best (and busiest) singer/songwriters around. While his songs can be depressing and dark, Darnielle’s sense of exploration is simply remarkable. Whether it’s writing about meth addiction or child abuse,…
Brendon Smalls is the creator of the animated series Home Movies and Metalocalypse, and the driving force behind the most successful animated death metal band in the history of metal, Dethklok. He’s an amazing guitarist who graduated from Berklee College of Music. His band has two of the highest-rated death…
Back in 2006, The Long Winters released Putting the Days to Bed, one of that year’s best efforts, but various personal issues resulted in frontman John Roderick taking an extended leave of absence. Since then, he’s appeared as a sideman on efforts by Death Cab for Cutie and Nada Surf,…
If there were a String Band Hero video game, it’s highly likely the music of Nashville’s Old Crow Medicine Show would be prominent in the list of song options. Best known for “Wagon Wheel,” the song that’s as responsible for today’s youthful lust for all things banjo as any other…
I will tune in to almost any television show, no matter how terrible or how outside of my interests, if it has something to do with Dallas. Usually this means production is set here and I can spend the hour going, “Hey, they are in downtown!” Or, “That’s not Dallas,…
When we caught up with the Relatives last March, they were about to play the opening weekend of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, a pretty significant moment for the West Dallas group. They performed older songs, and then they performed a new song, one that unfurled in heavy waves of…
If you’ve urinated in a Denton club restroom in the past four years or so, you’ve probably come across a couple of the city’s mascots. Pee Pee Cat and Fart Dog are rendered in black marker, and exist next to urinals across Texas and some parts of the U.S. More…
Dallas’ Rob Viktum has made beats for artists like Brother Ali, and is a standing member of 1200 Hobos, as well as Beat Fanatic, a collective of producers that includes Illmind and the celebrated Symbolyc One. Of late, you may know him for keeping your neck bobbing at one of…
On the heels of their win for Best Metal Act in the 2012 Dallas Observer Music Awards, comes the news that Fort Worth duo Pinkish Black have signed to Century Media Records, which has headquarters in California and Germany, and is home to some very metal acts, including Nachtmystium, Cryptopsy…
Lights All Night’s a-coming, and this year’s event, which moves to Fair Park, will feature artists like Calvin Harris and Diplo. While the dancing will surely know no bounds, it’s hardly the intimate experience of witnessing some of these folks work their magic in a club. Here is where Rio…
Grant Lee Buffalo was one of those ’90s bands that seemed to be perpetually flirting with the big time. Each of their four releases was heralded by the critics, but mainstream success was always just out of reach. The enigmatic Grant-Lee Phillips decided to end the band in 1998 and…
In 1996, the concept of the Rock Lottery was quietly born via former Good/Bad Art Collective music coordinator Chris Weber. Twenty-five pre-selected musicians would meet at The Argo in Denton, a music venue in the Fry Street area, which has long since closed down. Five area drummers would take turns…
The folky, harmonic pop of NYC trio the Spring Standards has been in production since 2008, and is now available their inventively inventively packaged double EP, Yellow/Gold, released this past May. James Cleare, James Smith and Heather Robb are swinging through Denton tonight, and we had a moment to speak…
Whether it’s the mind-blowing progressive rock of Yes or the slicker pop stylings of Asia, guitarist Steve Howe has always been a team player. At 65, he’s been bending strings with the best of them for the better part of four decades. And although he became a legendary guitarist with…
Original post, 8:50am: News came early this morning via LaGrange’s Facebook page that the Deep Ellum club will be closing, and all scheduled shows, including tonight’s David Ramirez show, will be moved: It’s a sad day! After a long 3 year journey, we are closing our Deep Ellum doors. We…
Best Group Act A.Dd+ Best Song “Wait For Us,” Mind Spiders Best Solo Act Sarah Jaffe Best Album Sarah Jaffe, The Body Wins Best New Act Blackstone Rangers Best Blues Act Jason Elmore Best Country Act Somebody’s Darling Best Americana/Roots Act The O’s Best Electronic Act Cutter Best Experimental Act…
Will you be enrolled in classes at a local college or university next spring? Are you interested in a writing career, possibly one focused on music? We’re looking for a few good interns for spring. These are unpaid positions, but you will earn course credit (given that your college or…
After weeks of voting and stump speeches, and a Saturday showcase that left us with hangovers of epic proportions, we’re finally here. Cue mood music. Tonight we celebrate with emcee Paul Varghese, and sets from the Cannabinoids, the O’s, Luna Matto and Memphis punks Lucero. Tickets are still available, so…
When we see you on the street and think you put some thought into your style, we may take your picture and ask you things. See also: A group of trendsetters rock their Saturday best at Dada Name: Lacy Beckman Age: 23 Occupation: Sales support specialist for Fossil Style influences:…
