Deep Ellum Block Party Jam Packs Something for Everyone
Gavin Mulloy and Joshua Ray Walker talk the 2025 Deep Ellum Block Party, an opportunity to see pro wrestling and a diverse range of artists.
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Business Owners on Navigating Ongoing Construction: ‘Deep Ellum Is Still Open, It’s Still a Little Spicy’
Owners Dan Murry and Evan Johnson of Ruins and Three Links talk how they’re coping with the construction and crime in Deep Ellum.
Death To All Is Commemorating Death Metal Classics With a Special Dallas Show
Death’s Spiritual Healing turns 35 and Symbolic turns 30, celebrating Chuck Schuldiner’s legacy with a death metal show at The Echo Lounge.
Giving Jazz a Hand
Outdated Dallas codes threatened live jazz until the people spoke up. A task force aims to regain public trust and keep the tunes alive.
Wanz Dover Prides Himself on Playing Rare Tracks From His 6,000 Vinyl Collection
The Dallas native is a music lover’s best friend, setting nights off with sets that mix techno, house and electronica.
Dallas Bands The Sutcliffes, The O’s and More Bid Mike Snider Farewell at Retirement Party
The Dallas community successfully funded Mike Snider’s trip to Hawaii, a big mahalo to a room filled with love at Sons of Hermann Hall.
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Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles on the Untapped Potential of Dallas Talent
Longhorn Ballroom’s artistic director talks about the benchmark of Dallas artists headlining The Kessler and the future of the music scene.
Storytellers With The Observer: Jeffrey Liles Is Preserving Dallas Music History
The Kessler Theater’s artistic director walks us through the formation of Deep Ellum and the significance of The Theatre Gallery.
Fort Worth’s 2BYG Wants the Spotlight Back on Male R&B Groups
Get to know 2BYG (Matt Brown, Tourè, Nixx and KD) before their debut at the Deep Ellum Block Party on Nov. 22.
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Fort Worth Metal Band Nocturnal Spawn Just Wants to Riff
As they expand their sound even further and garner a wider variety of fans, Nocturnal Spawn is the metal band to watch.
Toxic Madness Wants to Leave You Bruised and Hugging Each Other
Going to the Dallas hardcore band’s show is all raw energy, heavy riffs and mosh pits. They headline TX Tea Room in Deep Ellum on Nov. 13.
Midlake’s A Bridge to Far Is a Cosmic Walk Through Hope and Humility
Eric Pulido takes us on a track-by-track journey through the Denton band’s new album of reflection and earthy storytelling.
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How Flickerstick Got Back Together and Made Their Best Album to Date
After drawing excitement for their 2022 show, the Dallas-Fort Worth rock band delivers no filler on their exceptional new album Superluminal.
Purity Ring’s Bright, Explosive Dallas Show Will Contain a World of Emotion
Purity Ring’s tour heads to the Granada Theater, promising the show will be different than anything even their most ardent fans have seen.
Jeff Tweedy Is Built to Last
The Twilight Override Tour offers fans a rare chance to experience his solo work and various covers at the historic Longhorn Ballroom.
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After’s Y2K Trip-Pop Style Is Its Own Kind of Throwback Original
The Los Angeles band captures a Utopian version of 2000s pop, committed to department store energy.
DeDe McGuire Earned Her Radio Hall of Fame Induction by Being Authentic on Air
Known as the voice of Dallas, DeDe McGuire has always loved radio. ‘It was a natural fit for me to get in front of the mic,’ she says.
Creatives Care Dallas Honors Late Artist Rage Almighty Through Sweeping Healthcare Solutions
The Dallas Music Office has announced an affordable health and wellness program for local working creatives at just $65 per month.
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Rico Nasty Is Rap’s Weird Emo Cousin
Before her debut at The Bomb Factory, Rico shares details on evolving as an artist and why more than one woman can be at the top.
After a Health Scare, Cassie Holt Returns Home to Feed Her Soul
Through love and loss, the Dallas soul singer writes her most personal record yet, dedicating each song to a family member.
Gracen Wynn Overcomes Sadness on “Life Worth Breathing”: Hear the Song This Week
The Dallas-based singer/songwriter tells us she is doubling down on growth as her career enters its next phase.
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Dallas Artists Sound Off on Oct. 18 No Kings Protest Against Trump
Pierce Washington, Ren the Third and Alex O’aiza weigh in on President Donald Trump, ICE and participating in protests this weekend.