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taylor sheridan

8 Times Taylor Sheridan Featured Local Musicians in Landman

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 31, 2025

By chance of fate, Isaac Hoskins was playing at a bar Taylor Sheridan walked into in 2019. Now the Hollywood mogul uses Hoskins’ music in his prime time television.

Yazmin Lacey

10 Best Albums of 2025, According to Music Experts

By The ConversationDecember 30, 2025

Academics name the year’s top releases. Do they match your faves?

Man in a photo

Coda: Remembering Music Makers North Texas Lost in 2025

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 30, 2025

These artists and music scene players have passed, but their sounds and memories echo on.

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This is a photo of BigXThaPlug

The 15 Best Dallas-Fort Worth Albums of 2025

By Dallas Observer Music StaffDecember 29, 2025

Genre switch-ups, deeply personal storytelling and doing things the Dallas way made for some of our favorite projects of the year.

The Most Read Music Stories of 2025

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 23, 2025

An album review for Erykah Badu’s seventh studio album wasn’t one of the most read stories, because it was never released.

Slow Joy performs at Jambaloo

Jambaloo 2026 Announces Lineup for February Festival

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 18, 2025

Keep the second week in February free for great free live music from some of the best of North Texas.

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Lily Allen

Lily Allen Once Again Turns Pain Into Masterful Pop

By Preston JonesDecember 17, 2025

Making the best pop album of 2025 came quickly, and with a price.

Legendary Joe Ely Influenced, Defined Generations By Being as Wild as West Texas

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 16, 2025

For decades Ely’s presence has been felt from Lubbock to London, covering decades of music from country, to rock and so much in between.

Post Malone and BigXThaPlug at campfire

The Top 25 Dallas-Fort Worth Rappers Right Now, Ranked

By Bryson "Boom" PaulDecember 15, 2025

Does BigXThaPlug continue his reign for another year, or has a rap star from the New Dallas or Dallas Drill movements replaced him at the top?

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Brandy and Monica perform onstage

Brandy and Monica Prove Why They’re Still Royalty at Dickies Arena

By Aria BellDecember 8, 2025

“The Boy is Mine Tour” brought R&B excellence to the sold-out Fort Worth crowd.

Melissa "Metalissa" Guerrero

Dallas Show Demonstrates How Women Are Reshaping Metal

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroDecember 7, 2025

Eyes Set To Kill, Viridescent, Stitched Up Heart and Lauren Babic are no longer exceptions to the rule – they’re remaking the genre’s sound, aesthetics and narratives.

The Spotify Unwrapped Movement Takes Aim at Streamer’s ICE Interest

By Kena SosaDecember 5, 2025

Spotify is wrapping up 2025 with some political controversy.

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Man in reindeer lighted antlers at Jingle Ball in Fort Worth.

PHOTOS: Nelly, JO1 and Other Stars Shine at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 3, 2025

The tour stop in Fort Worth featured standouts like Zara Larsson and Jessie Murph while raising money for Kidd’s Kids.

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These Are the Top Artists, Songs and Albums Dallas Listened to on Spotify This Year

By Alec SpicerDecember 3, 2025

Surprise! But not really.

Sick of Spotify? These Are the Best Alternative Streaming Platforms

Sick of Spotify? These Are the Best Alternative Streaming Platforms

By Tim Weighart December 3, 2025

Support your favorite artists with streaming platforms that pay more and have better sound quality.

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KATSEYE’s First Tour Proves What Fans Already Know: They’re the Next Big Thing

By Melanie Love SalazarDecember 1, 2025

It felt like a homecoming for the Grammy-nominated global pop group, as member Lara Raj was elated to be back home in Dallas.

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All the Rage with New Wave Rapper OsamaSon in Dallas

By Osvaldo EspinoNovember 30, 2025

The 21-year-old South Carolina rapper is a favorite among the youth for his chaotic style and energy-driven delivery.

David Byrne Dazzled in Long-Awaited Return to Dallas

By Simon PruittNovember 29, 2025

We attended the first night of the multi-hyphenate’s spectacular Who Is the Sky Tour at Music Hall at Fair Park.

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Treaty Oak Revival’s West Texas Degenerate Is ‘Finally F**kin’ Here’

By Eric DiepNovember 28, 2025

The Odessa band’s third album is dedicated to the people of West Texas, featuring singles “Bad State of Mind” and “Happy Face.”

Man on football field

Post Malone Delivers Emotional Tribute to Marshawn Kneeland at Halftime Show

By Eric DiepNovember 27, 2025

Post Malone’s performance at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving was a big ass thank you to Dallas and Cowboys Nation.

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The 10 Best Songs About Being Grateful

By Eric DiepNovember 27, 2025

DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood and more of our favorite songs about being thankful to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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North Texas Music Stores to Support During Black Friday Boycott

By Kena SosaNovember 25, 2025

Mass Blackout and We Ain’t Buying It protests made an exception for small businesses. Redirect your spending to support local music shops.

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