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Midlake’s A Bridge to Far Is a Cosmic Walk Through Hope and Humility

Eric Diep — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Eric Pulido takes us on a track-by-track journey through the Denton band's new album of reflection and earthy storytelling.

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Songs, Ranked

Eric Diep — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:56:00 -0600

The Life of a Showgirl Songs, Ranked" />We've had a whole month to sit with Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album. We're calling it a mixed bag. Sorry, Swifties.

Alex Irish’s From Dallas, With Love Is Dreamy After Dark Listening

Eric Diep — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500

Raised in Cleburne, Irish shares her debut album during Halloween week, a re-imagining of Dallas nightlife through her perspective.

‘It’s New D or Nothing’: HeadHuncho Amir’s 50 Year Run Proves He’s Here to Stay

Eric Diep — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Listen to the New Dallas rapper's latest mixtape out now.

Taylor Swift’sThe Life of a Showgirl Broke Another Record. Is Her Era of Eras Over?

Eric Diep — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

The Life of a Showgirl Broke Another Record. Is Her Era of Eras Over?" />One week after Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, we wonder if she's running out of things to talk about.

Doja Cat’s Vie Is Slick and Sexy, If Not a Little Too Safe

Eric Diep — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:30:00 -0500

Before Doja Cat’s tour heads to Dallas in 2026, we’re examining what we love about the new album and what she should push further.

Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Be a Statement on Trump’s America

Eric Diep — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Bad Bunny has sparked a mix of excitement and displeasure from MAGA. Why the Puerto Rican global superstar’s upcoming Super Bowl performance matters.

David Byrne’s Who Is The Sky? Is Another Stop on His Long Road to Nowhere

Eric Diep — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Who Is The Sky? Is Another Stop on His Long Road to Nowhere" />Who Is The Sky? is an excellent addition to the former Talking Heads lead singer's decades-long alt-pop catalog.

Lecrae’s Reconstruction Album Preview: ‘Broken People Can Be Rebuilt’

Eric Diep — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:30:00 -0500

Reconstruction Album Preview: ‘Broken People Can Be Rebuilt’" />Lecrae gathered fans at Watermark South Dallas for an exclusive playback of his 10th studio album.

Teethe Remains Distinctive While Evolving the Dallas Music Ethos on Magic of the Sale

Chelsey — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:30:00 -0500

What started as a group finding their footing has now crafted a sound that's entirely theirs on Magic of the Sale.