North Texas Artists Weigh in on Why the Grammys Still Matter
Last week, the nominees were announced for the 65th Grammys, and several Dallas-Fort Worth artists are up for awards at next year’s ceremony.
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Sorry, But Swifties Are Not the Worst Fan Group
So, who’s having a worse PR crisis right now, Twitter or Ticketmaster? While Elon Musk is busy burningthe social media platform into the ground, Ticketmaster is in hot water again thanks to the ridiculous tactics used to distribute tickets for Taylor Swift’s latest tour.
DJ and Producer Hunter Vaughan Keeps Adding to Dallas Nightlife
Devout dance music fans love to reminisce about the good ol’ days. On nightclub patios all around the world, ravers share cigarettes and war stories from “back in the hey-day.” Dallas DJ-producer Hunter Vaughan isn’t alone in his nostalgia for the Club Afterlife parties from 2010.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: George Strait, Pentatonix, King’s X and More
There is a lot of music to be thankful for in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. For one thing, the “King of Country” himself will be playing two nights in Fort Worth this weekend.
S1, Snarky Puppy, DOMi and JD Beck, and More Scored Grammy Nods This Year
It’s Grammy nomination time again and this year’s list proves to be another stellar year for musicians from North Texas.
The 1975’s Grand Prairie Show Found Victory in Defeat
The 1975, who played at the Texas Trust CU Theater in Grand Prairie on Tuesday, don’t seem to know what their deal is either.
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SAIAH Became an Artist After the Shroom-Induced Voices Said They Should
SAIAH gained a significant following over the past year. The Los Angeles-based, non-binary artist will be making a stop through Dallas on tour with Sad Dynamite to promote their new single, “Blue,” released on Nov. 11.
Following Coolio’s Death, Local Heroes Bowling for Soup Come to a Charity Concert’s Rescue
When rapper Coolio died on Sept. 28 from a reported cardiac arrest, millions of hip-hop fans mourned his passing.
In Honor of Pink’s World Tour, Some of Her Greatest Moments
Shortly after we heard word that Pink would be delivering what will surely be an emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John at this year’s American Music Awards, she announced a new nationwide tour in 2023.
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Some People Still Don’t Appreciate Country Music. Let Pancho and Lefty Show Them the Light.
You’ve probably heard someone, maybe a friend, say something like this: “I like every type of music except for country music.” It’s all about beer, trucks and girls, they might say. Or it’s for inbred, backwater rednecks. It’s campaign music for MAGA conservatives. Sadly, such snobs still exist, even today. Hillary…
Suspect in rapper Mo3’s killing gets 105 months in prison on federal gun charge
The sentence stems from a firearms conviction tied to the investigation into the Dallas rapper’s 2020 killing, even as the broader murder case continues to unfold.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Amanda Shires, Napalm Death, The 1975 and More
As the year begins its slow descent into the holiday season, it’s another week of smaller shows in North Texas, another chance to walk a bit outside of your comfort zone and get to know your local music community a little better. The concert week kicks off with a show…
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Random Play: Denton’s Rock Lottery 19 Creates New Bands With Nothing But Talent and Fate
Every year, the Denton Rock Lottery creates music starting with two scoops of chaos. A panel chooses 25 local musicians and puts their names in a random drawing of five individual groups. Then those groups meet for 12 hours on a chosen day to create a band and prepare three…
Profit God Is a Holy Hip-Hop Trinity
One thing to love about rap groups is how a cohesive final product can highlight individual styles and artists’ voices
Dallas Musicians Sing About Their Breakups for Mental Health
A group of Dallas musicians is using heartbreak to help others. This Wednesday, Nov. 9, Sarah Johnson will spearhead Heartbreak Heroes
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Amplified Cancels WASP Show Saturday Over Occupancy Issue with Dallas Fire Marshal
Fans of the heavy metal band WASP got to see live performances by Armored Saint and Michael Schenker at Amplified Live, but they never got to the main event. “There were chants for WASP and [singer and guitarist Blackie Lawless] but the house lights came up and the audience went…
Young Dean’s ‘Thoughts & Prayers’ Asks More Questions Than It Answers, and That’s the Point
Every so often, an artist leaves us perplexed, dumbfounded with the way their art imitates life – sometimes in a most sinister and cynical way.
From Flash Gordon to LEGO Batman, We Looked At the Best and Worst Superhero Theme Songs
Among the most shocking celebrity deaths in 2020 was that of Chadwick Boseman. The actor hid his health struggles from his fans, and his loss was felt by audiences worldwide.
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TikTokers Are Making Vanilla Ice’s Mustang Popular Again
The vintage car trade is seeing a boost in sales thanks to another vintage artifact: North Texas’ own rap-superstar-turned-TV-host Vanilla Ice.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Demi Lovato, Foals, Better Than Ezra and More
After several weeks of gigantic shows coming to North Texas, this week feels like a good chance to get out and see something new, whether you’re thinking locally or globally.
8 Modern Christmas Songs That Aren’t So Bad
When we think of classic Christmas music, we tend to think of songs that are at least 50 years old. The most recent song that has truly earned the title of holiday standard is Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” which came out almost 30 years ago.
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Rihanna, Mariah and the Worst Pop Stars Turned Actors
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a celebrity gossip story as good as Don’t Worry Darling. If you’ve somehow managed to ignore the scandal so far, here’s what you need to know