Music Archives

Drummer Brandon Pertzborn’s journey to joining The Offspring

By David FletcherAugust 16, 2023

Brandon Pertzborn is just as surprised by his career trajectory as you are.

Metallica’s Takeover Weekend Lets OTTTO Bassist Tye Trujillo Do What He Loves: ‘Playing Dirty Clubs’

By Garrett GravleyAugust 16, 2023

OTTTO is one of the bands playing this “Metallica Takeover” weekend.

Jay ‘Jeezy’ Jenkins Drew Crowds in Dallas and Fort Worth With a Motivational Memoir

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 15, 2023

Legendary rapper Jeezy came to town to promote his book “Adversity For Sale: Ya Gotta Believe.”

Potential Increases in Visa Fees for International Artists Could Shake the Industry

By Ava ThompsonAugust 14, 2023

The fee increases won’t affect just the concert industry. City economies will also suffer.

Peso Pluma Brought Mexican Pride to a Sold-Out Irving Show

By Desiree GutierrezAugust 13, 2023

Mexican regional trailblazer Peso Pluma’s first U.S. tour made a stop at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.

A Fort Worth Doctor Posts a Request for a Sick Friend and Some Big-Name Musicians Responded

By Danny GallagherAugust 11, 2023

Psychiatrist Michelle Nichols asked a family friend if he could get some of her favorite musicians to play for her as she undergoes treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer. Many of them jumped at the chance to help.

10 Best Concerts of the Week in North Texas: Culture Club, Smashing Pumpkins, The Offspring and More

By David FletcherAugust 10, 2023

The stars will be aligning this entire concert week in Dallas with Culture Club and Berlin, Foreigner, The Offspring, The Smashing Pumpkins and Interpol.

DJ Sober, King of Dallas Nightlife, Is Opening a Burger Joint

By Kendall MorganAugust 9, 2023

Dallas’ most popular DJ is opening Herby’s, a burger joint in Oak Cliff, with Elijah Salazar and Jake Saenz.

The City Will Recognize Hip-Hop’s History on Its 50th Anniversary (Hey, That Almost Rhymes! Is It Rap?)

By Danny GallagherAugust 8, 2023

Dallas is going all out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

Brett Landin Finds Inspiration During Inconvenient Times

By Alex GonzalezAugust 8, 2023

As a twentysomething, Brett Landin knows about heartache in the digital era. She’s a true girl’s girl songwriter.

Joshua Ray Walker Reclaims His Narrative With a New Album of Female Pop Covers

By Poppy XanderAugust 7, 2023

Dallas native singer Joshua Ray Walker releases “What Is It Even?” a collection of covers by female singers. And he’s reclaiming his confidence.

Post Malone Played a Hot Hometown Show at Dos Equis Pavilion: See the Photos

By Vera "Velma" HernandezAugust 6, 2023

Post Malone played the first of his two-night concert stop in Dallas Saturday. And the Grapevine rapper brought endless energy back home.

As Hip-Hop Turns 50, Rakim Al-Jabbaar Wants Dallas Recognized For Its Contributions

By Eric DiepAugust 4, 2023

Hip-hop is turning the big 5-0 and Dallas rappers are throwing a party to celebrate DFW’s contributions to the genre – and culture.

Dallas Singer Honey Daii Is Catching Listeners With Her Sweet R&B

By Malen BlackmonAugust 3, 2023

R&B artist Honey Daii is a champion of empowerment and authenticity.

10 Best Concerts of the Week: Post Malone, Thomas Rhett, Jimmy Eat World and More

By David FletcherAugust 3, 2023

This week, Dallas’ best concerts include everyone from Thomas Rhett to Rhett Miller, from Clint Black to Black Joe Lewis, and everything in between.

Scott Hoying Is Having A Hot Gay Summer, But Says the Landscape Still Has Room for Improvement

By Alex GonzalezAugust 2, 2023

Arlington native Scott Hoying is taking on a solo project “Parallel” to his super successful band Pentatonix.

When Queens Collide: Erykah Badu Says She’s ‘Flattered’ by Beyoncé Copying Her Look

By Danny GallagherAugust 2, 2023

Queen of neo-soul Erykah Badu claims on Instagram that Beyoncé took her idea for a mirror hat, and backed it up with years of photos of herself sporting the same look.