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Dallas-Based Songwriter Quentin Moore Teams Up With Snoop Dogg for a Remix of Moore’s ‘B.F.U’

By Jamie VahalaMarch 7, 2023

A year ago as Quentin Moore left a gig where he played his brand of soulful R&B at a wedding, waxing poetic on love and happiness, a thought came to the Dallas-based songwriter: “I thought it would be hilarious if I had a song that talked about ‘If I had…

A New Dallas Doc Fills in the Blanks on the Spectacular Story of Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan

By Ava ThompsonMarch 3, 2023

Oak Cliff guitar gods Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan are the subjects of a new Dallas-made documentary examining their lives and careers.

The Polyphonic Spree’s Salvage Enterprise Is Done, but Tim DeLaughter Wants a Just-Right Release

By Danny GallagherMarch 1, 2023

The Polyphonic Spree’s latest crowdfunded album, “Salvage Enterprise,” is done, but singer Tim DeLaughter says he’s looking for a way to release it so listeners can experience its full effect in a digital music world.

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What’s the Truth Behind the Beyoncé Country Album Rumors?

By Ava ThompsonMarch 1, 2023

Maybe you’ve heard the whispers or seen the tweets. Some fans are claiming Beyoncé’s next addition to her discography will be a country album.

She-Rock Is Back With an Awards Ceremony and Comedy

By Ava ThompsonFebruary 28, 2023

Women light up the North Texas music scene all year, and a nonprofit will be arranging a special weekend to celebrate these powerhouses on International Women’s Day.

‘Godfather of Heavy Metal’ Faces Charges After Running for Mayor as a Convicted Sex Offender

‘Godfather of Heavy Metal’ Faces Charges After Running for Mayor as a Convicted Sex Offender

By Christian McPhateFebruary 24, 2023

The self-proclaimed Godfather of Heavy Metal didn’t run for Arlington Mayor in early 2021 “to become a poster boy for fighting a ruling that said that convicted felons couldn’t after they finished their sentences,” as he pointed out in a recent Observer interview.

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Alaura Lynne Lights Up TikTok With Her ‘Porchy Pop’

By Nikki Johnson-BoldenFebruary 22, 2023

The beginning banjo strums of her debut single “I Ain’t a Bitch” signaled Alaura Lynne’s arrival into the Dallas music scene with a big bang.

The Month in Satan News: A Breakdown of Every Music Act Causing the Current Satanic Panic

By Danny GallagherFebruary 20, 2023

The last month or so has been a busy one for the Dark Lord. The memory his calendar app takes up has to be huge with all the supposed appearances pundits are claiming he’s made at the Grammys, on posters and in music fashion lines. He probably gets better coverage, too.

The Genius of DOMI & JD Beck, Explained by Music Experts

The Genius of DOMI & JD Beck, Explained by Music Experts

By Ava ThompsonFebruary 17, 2023

The quintessentially Gen Z jazzheads DOMi & JD Beck came of age in the age of the internet, recording their jams to viral fame.

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7 Videos Proving That Post Malone Is the Keanu Reeves of Music

7 Videos Proving That Post Malone Is the Keanu Reeves of Music

By Danny GallagherFebruary 16, 2023

If you’re one of those people who don’t understand why Post Malone is beloved by so many, it’s not just about the music he produces. It has a lot to do with what he’s like when he’s not behind the mic.

Greyspot Syndicate Members J4 Mane and Udon Imagine ‘Designer Artillery’

By Ryann GordonFebruary 15, 2023

After we first introduced them in March of 2021 as a “cast of shameless characters,” Greyspot Syndicate’s seven members have done a lot of work individually and through collaborations.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Goes Viral While Jamming to Van Halen With His Son

By Danny GallagherFebruary 14, 2023

Dallas political leaders give us lots of reasons to criticize and call out their policies and pratfalls but once in a while, one of our local heads of state might do something that’s just too darn cute.

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Papa Roach Is a Rock Band, But if You Call Them Nu Metal, They’re Cool With That

By Chelsey NorrisFebruary 7, 2023

Before Papa Roach cut our lives into pieces with their megahit “Last Resort,” they were just a couple of kids from a small town in California who liked playing rock music.

North Texas’ Biggest Moments at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards

By David FletcherFebruary 6, 2023

The stars at night may be big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, but on Sunday night, Texas’ biggest stars shined out in Los Angeles when the music industry’s finest gathered together at the Crypto.com Arena for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Mitchell Ferguson and Drugstore Cowboy Music Video Mocks Influencer Phoniness

By Danny GallagherFebruary 6, 2023

The Mitchell Ferguson and Drugstore Cowboy single “Dramatic” released last year for the duo’s Maverick album of collab tracks is about the phoniness drummed up on social media by those who only seem to have a talent for garnering attention.

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Beyoncé Fans Crashed Ticket Sites and Twitter Reacted Accordingly

By Bryson "Boom" PaulFebruary 3, 2023

On Wednesday, Beyoncé dropped a bit of news that almost melted the frozen roads in North Texas. The 41-year-old megastar announced the dates of her highly-anticipated Welcome to the Renaissance world tour, which includes a stop on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium.

Marilyn Manson Sued For Alleged Sexual Misconduct Following 1995 Dallas Show

By Garrett GravleyFebruary 1, 2023

A woman has accused Marilyn Manson of sexual misconduct following a 1995 Dallas show in a pending civil action, Rolling Stone reported on Monday.

Indie Rock Band Big Drag Started as a Date-Night Diversion

By Mollie Jo JamisonJanuary 31, 2023

North Texas band Big Drag, which is based in Sherman, is another example of how major talent isn’t exclusive to major cities with major record labels.

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How 88 Killa And Kali Flower Crafted a Cuffing Season Anthem

By Alex GonzalezJanuary 30, 2023

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dallas musicians 88 Killa and Kali Flower have dropped a sweet new collaboration.

Pantera Dropped from 2 German Festivals Over Edge-Lord Antics

By Simone CarterJanuary 25, 2023

The North Texas metal giants are facing backlash over years-old allegations of racist antics.

After 30 Years Together, the Old 97’s Are Anything but ‘Jagged’

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 25, 2023

Last March on a sprawling soundstage outside Atlanta, Rhett Miller, Murry Hammond, Ken Bethea and Philip Peeples stood together on an elevated drum riser with hundreds watching.

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Without a Doubt, 2022 Was the Year of Tay Money

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJanuary 24, 2023

Over the past decade, there’s been a recurring argument in the local industry about who’s the biggest hip-hop artist in North Texas.

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