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The Five Biggest Sellouts at SXSW

SXSW is not a music festival so much as it is an experiment in excess. If Coachella is a glass of water that keeps getting bigger until it more resembles a kiddie pool, then SXSW is a flood with a neglected cup somewhere in the middle. The natural result is...
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The Melvins with Honky, 8/10/13, at Trees: Review and Setlist

The Melvins | Honky Trees Saturday, August 10, 2013 Sometimes you've just got to stand right at the front, in the middle. Especially when there's two drum kits, both slightly angled in, so if you stand in the right place they're like terrifying speakers positioned exactly for your benefit. Only...
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The Chicken Dances of Arrested Development: A Celebration in GIFs

This weekend marks the glorious return of Arrested Development, which means we've been drinking heavily and reflecting on the great cultural legacy the Bluth family has left, mostly in the form of chicken dance. We've collected them here for your pleasure. See also: An Arrested Development Drinking Game...
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Not So Minor League

Like roughly 20 million others in the free world, Andrew Seymour was watching Game 6 of the NBA Finals. He watched the Spurs take a five-point lead with 28 seconds to go, he watched the Heat pushed to the brink of a catastrophic Finals loss, and most poignantly, he watched...
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Buzz Year in Review

This year, our annual news rehash features some really good news. You ready? Here goes. Jesus came back. That's right: J.C., right here in Dallas. Really. We have that on good authority from a Dallas City Council member. Not only that, but anti-Jesus also made an appearance in 2013, according...
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The DMA’s Leigh Arnold, the Indiana Jones of Dallas Art

Things are getting pretty crazy in Dallas' art scene. Museums are handing keys over to inspired and innovative artists; houses are converting into galleries; one-off group and solo exhibitions are popping up in vacant Deep Ellum properties; and artists are adopting multiple roles as curators, musicians and publishers. We want...
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A Dallas Banker’s Million-Dollar Quest to Solve a Math Problem

Andrew Beal isn't your typical banker. For starters, he's a lot richer. He's No. 43 on Forbes' list of the country's richest people, worth an estimated $8.5 billion. And he's always been less interested in conspicuous displays of wealth than in things like rockets, poker strategy and mathematical theory. His...
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Texas Beats the National Average in Juvenile Detention Sex Abuse

As the Texas Legislature's special session drones on, the state's lawmakers are grappling with what to do with teenagers -- specifically with 17-year-olds convicted of murder. Last Thursday the Senate approved mandatory life sentencing with parole for 17-year-olds convicted of capital murder -- with the option of parole coming 40...
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Molotov: 20 Years of Swear Words and Latin Grammys

Randy Ebright of Molotov certainly stands out. Born in Michigan, Ebright ended up in Mexico City due his dad's job as a DEA agent. Once there, he quickly connected with the local music scene and joined Molotov. Twenty years later, the guy is still drumming for one of the most...
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What the Hell Is Compressed Fruit?

If you're a careful diner, you might have noticed the term "compression" attached to a fruit that's featured in your dish or dessert. John Tesar added compressed heirloom tomato slices to a "burger" he fashioned for Eater a few weeks ago, and at Belly and Trumpet, compressed mango is featured...
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Last Shot: The Questions I’m Tired of Answering About Cancer

Lindsey BestAndrew Youssef [Editor's Note: Longtime concert photographer Andrew Youssef found out almost two years ago that he had Stage IV Colon Cancer. In that time, he has continued to shoot tons of music events for our sister paper OC Weekly on top of other freelance work and working a...
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Zimmerman Verdict Shows the Shortcomings of a Trial by Media

The New York Times has a story on its front page today about the Trayvon Martin verdict reporting not only that Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law was not invoked by the defense but also quoting a legal expert who calls the law's exclusion from defense arguments "a brilliant strategic move."...
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Our New Best of Dallas App: What a Difference It Makes to Your Day

If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're familiar with our gigantic Best Of issue -- you know, that amazingly comprehensive annual guide to the best of what the city has to offer, from "Best Burger" to "Best Place to Get Your First Tattoo" and everything in between. While...
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RIP Summer Amshoff: Friends and Colleagues Remember the Model and Artist

We've lost another bright light in Deep Ellum, 31-year old model and artist Summer Amshoff. Summer, apparently at her own hand, died early Friday morning. She was a regular sight at Deep Ellum rock shows, onstage with Wicked Angels, the modeling group she managed, and participating at Scarborough Renaissance Festival...