Lately, it seems as if nothing ever really ends in this era of endless pop-culture reboots, reimaginings and reconfigurings. Therefore, the notion of a definitive conclusion carries more weight these days than it might otherwise. That air of finality permeated Elton John’s Friday night performance at American Airlines Center, the…
A pop superstar, a six-time Grammy nominee for this year’s ceremony and a legendary metal outfit are heading this way. All that and more in this week’s edition of new concert announcements. Pop megastar Ariana Grande is bringing her worldwide Sweetener tour to American Airlines Center for a May 21…
Music connoisseurs with a heart for bluegrass should make it a point to stop by The Rustic on Sunday to catch Asheville, North Carolina, outfit Town Mountain. The critically acclaimed bluegrass band is swinging through Texas and Oklahoma on a short stint with Tyler Childers, promoting their sixth studio record,…
Between a consistent stretch of residencies and dipping his toes into the production realm, Chrs Roze has come a long way since he last popped up on Mixtape three years ago. Roze has a long history as a musician but has focused on expanding his craft as a DJ the…
When news broke that an off-duty Dallas police officer shot and killed Botham Jean, an unarmed black man, in his Dallas apartment, Alex Crawford was angry. That was the feeling of many, but Crawford says it affected him on another level because he is a black artist. “Where are we safe at?”…
Nathan Adamson got some devastating news Monday. Ferralog Recording Studios, the studio he has invested many hours and dollars in for the past seven years, is in danger of closing if he doesn’t find a new investor in time. If a new one does not appear between now and next…
One day, Ashley Paige Somogyi, a local musician who goes by Somogyi, was walking around the Dallas Arts District with a friend when they found a wine bottle on the ground. Somogyi picked it up and read the word “Yes” on the cork. On one side of the bottle was…
What is there to say about Taylor Swift that hasn’t been said before? She’s the princess of pop, the queen of open letters to streaming services, the goddess of breakup and beef songs. There’s nothing she can’t or won’t do at this point. But even with all she’s accomplished, it…
Hannah Witkowski has nightmares. They’re vivid, and soon after she awakes, the electro-pop singer writes what happened. She analyzes how these vivid dreams looked, and sometimes the dreams create the foundation for her songs. That’s the case for her new single, “Senses,” and its accompanying music video. The 22-year-old, who…
Half an hour before the doors even opened at the Bomb Factory on Sunday night, the line had snaked back to the corner of Canton and Malcolm X. The snake grew larger with more arriving, shaking their head and making the journey to the end. The wind wasn’t kind and…
This week offers another holiday concert if you haven’t already gotten into the spirit of things. The Polyphonic Spree plays its annual Holiday Extravaganza at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday. Catch a two-night bill with legendary Sir Elton John at American Airlines Center on Friday and Saturday. Matthew and The…
On Friday, The Recording Academy dropped its list of nominations for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at Los Angeles’s Staples Center. Over the years, North Texas has been given proud representation from artists that would win or be nominated for the…
Classic rock outfits are all the rage in this week’s batch of new concert announcements. Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Dead & Company, Queen, Steve Earle and Judas Priest headline some of the top upcoming performers. Read further though, for even more exciting news. Sir Paul McCartney makes a triumphant return…
The 30th annual Dallas Observer Music Awards marks three decades of celebrating incredible local music. Some hometown heroes have gone on to play arena shows, some pack up their bags and head to Nashville or L.A. or New York, and some find that DFW is the perfect home for creating…
There are a variety of holiday gifts that are generally considered colossal disappointments. At the top of that list are socks. Interestingly enough, when singer-songwriter JD McPherson was deciding on a title for his new Christmas-themed album, socks came to mind. “I’ve had people tell me it’s both the best and the…
An unlikely tribute to classic metal cover songs from artists such as Metallica, Slayer and Ozzy Osbourne will be played with traditional mariachi instruments. Metalachi, the first and only heavy metal mariachi band, are set to perform Friday, Dec. 7, at Lola’s Saloon and Sunday, Dec. 9, at Trees. Metalachi…
Whether you like or hate Christmas songs, they’re vital in getting into the holiday spirit. Their simple and traditional melodies capture the warm feelings of wearing fuzzy sweaters, drinking hot cocoa, seeing colorful lights, bonding with family and, of course, presents. What makes Christmas music in Texas unique, though, is…
On the same night Emma Ruth Rundle and Jaye Jayle were scheduled to play Double Wide, Drab Majesty had a day off in the middle of their tour with Smashing Pumpkins and booked a headline gig at Club Dada. Naturally, combing the two shows only seemed practical. After all, Rundle…
Wow, last night was something. Something. We assume. We’re writing this at 12:47 p.m. Tuesday, just hours before the Dallas Observer Music Awards ceremony at Canton Hall, but we’re going to go ahead and assume it was something. Good or bad. Hopefully good and a lot of fun. (Editor’s note:…
Joshua Ray Walker pulled the brim of his hat down and braved the cold winds of Dallas as he performed two of his songs, “Working Girl” and “Canyon,” at an otherwise silent strip mall. Browning leaves swirled around his feet as they found a new place to gather, before Walker…
As he did in his Dallas performance last year, Kurt Vile is likely to peer between the curtains of his long, wavy, brown hair out into a sea of dedicated fans on Friday night. With his band, the Violators, behind him, Vile will hit Canton Hall’s stage in support of…
In 1978, Madonna dropped out of college and moved to New York with little money in her name to pursue a career in music. It goes without saying that her tireless pursuit of success in the music industry paid off, but instances like that are rare. Thousands of aspiring artists…
