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Haim and Dora Jar Were Sisters in Harmony at The Bomb Factory

By Preston BartaSeptember 26, 2025

Haim’s I Quit Tour turned Deep Ellum into a dance party.

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The Dandy Warhols Are the Last Gasp of Gen X Cool

By Kendall MorganSeptember 26, 2025

Both freewheeling and exacting, the Portland band delivered a sonic wall of sound at The Kessler Theater without ever selling out.

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Hooked on a Feeling: Everclear Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Sparkle and Fade’ in Plano

By Preston JonesSeptember 26, 2025

The band’s anniversary tour is for their 1995 breakout album, bringing along alt-rock stalwarts Local H and Sponge.

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Addison Rae Shows Her Pop Icon Potential at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 26, 2025

Addison Rae says this was her last show in Texas (for now), bringing her first world tour to South Side Ballroom.

KXT 91.7 and Whataburger Announce Homegrown Bites Vol. II

By Simon PruittSeptember 25, 2025

The radio station is pressing a brand new 12-track LP made up of local music, featuring Dana Harper, Vandoliers, Midlake and more.

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6 Dallas Bands to Listen to If You Like Haim

By Preston BartaSeptember 24, 2025

From Taylor Swift tributes to TikTok trends, these Dallas-Fort Worth sister acts prove harmony runs in the family.

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BigXThaPlug Says He’s Part of the BeyHive Now

By Eric DiepSeptember 23, 2025

The Dallas rapper didn’t have to pledge in the “sorority” after Beyoncé used his song on the Cowboy Carter Tour.

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Abi and Alan: What to Know About Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s Collab Album

By Eric DiepSeptember 22, 2025

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s first interview together revealed this is more than a one-off for them.

Raphael Saadiq Was One Man, No Band at Dallas Show

By Jamisha DanielsSeptember 22, 2025

This was the first time Raphael Saadiq had taken the stage by himself, telling stories and bringing three decades of hits.

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Who Will Represent Texas at the Karaoke World Championships?

By Simon PruittSeptember 19, 2025

Yes, karaoke is now a sport. And yes, we’ll be cheering Texas on to win the world title.

Tate McRae Proves Her Pop Star Power at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 19, 2025

Tate McRae critics must stop comparing her to Britney Spears. The 22-year-old Canadian singer is in a league of her own.

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Lil Wayne Debuted a New Era to Weezy Fans at Dos Equis Pavilion

By Vanessa QuilantanSeptember 18, 2025

With over twenty years of classics, Lil Wayne officially began his legacy work, and Dallas fans love to see it.

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I Almost Quit Music. Then I Let the Magic Happen

By DonoSpectacularSeptember 15, 2025

The Dallas artist writes a personal story about climbing the industry ladder and chasing his dreams of becoming a star.

Nine Inch Nails Might Be the Best They’ve Ever Been at Fort Worth Show

By Simon PruittSeptember 15, 2025

Trent Reznor triumphed with a multimedia masterpiece in his return to North Texas.

4Batz Delivers the Vibes on Still Shinin Album

By Eric DiepSeptember 12, 2025

4Batz, real name Neko Bennett, says he went through a lot making this project and that we deserve the world.

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Hustleman Quise Gathers New Dallas Talent for First Mixtape Since Record Deal

By Eric DiepSeptember 11, 2025

New Dallas rapper Hustleman Quise drops a 15-track mixtape featuring Montana 700, Zillionaire Doe and HeadHuncho Amir.

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The Hives Ripped the Roof Off at House of Blues Dallas

By Preston JonesSeptember 11, 2025

The acclaimed Swedish rockers, touring behind their seventh studio album, delivered a thrilling, relentless showcase.

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

By Simon PruittSeptember 11, 2025

Who Is The Sky? is an excellent addition to the former Talking Heads lead singer’s decades-long alt-pop catalog.

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A Nine Inch Nails Aficionado on the Band’s Fascinating Return After Seven Years

By Kristin LockhartSeptember 10, 2025

The industrial giants are coming back, showcasing the band’s constant evolution and how they’ve freshened up their aesthetic.

With Work of Art, Cure for Paranoia Are Ready to Take Their Alternative Hip-Hop Global

By Austin ZookSeptember 10, 2025

“There’s no one like you in the world,” Cameron McCloud says of Work of Art, building anticipation with new songs.

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LE SSERAFIM’s First Texas Show Was All Energy and a Mesmerizing Escape

By Eric DiepSeptember 9, 2025

The fearless quintet (KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA and HONG EUNCHAE) commanded our attention in Grand Prairie.

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Watch Yungblud, Steven Tyler Cover Ozzy Osbourne Songs in Touching VMAs Tribute

By Eric DiepSeptember 7, 2025

Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne was honored at the awards show, with artists covering Black Sabbath and his solo songs.

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