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Jambaloo’s Inaugural $20K Music Prize Bets on DFW Music

By Diego HernandezOctober 8, 2025

Jambaloo is revitalizing the Dallas-Fort Worth music scene with large cash prize and a recording opportunity with Grammy-winning producer Tre Nagella.

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The 12 Songs That Have Hidden Messages When Played in Reverse

By Tyler HicksOctober 8, 2025

October is all about the scares. So here’s a list of some of the infamous backmasking messages from Eminem, Judas Priest, Pink Floyd and more.

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Poppy Dropped Screams and Kept It All the Way Metalcore at Dallas Show

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroOctober 8, 2025

Poppy’s North American tour dates ended in Texas, a heavy metal show at House of Blues that was dazzling and dynamic.

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The 12 Best Performances at ACL Fest 2025

By Rachel ParkerOctober 7, 2025

The first weekend of ACL Fest 2025 has wrapped up. We sent our Austin contributor, who saw performances by Luke Combs, DJO, Doechii, T-Pain and more.

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Magdalena Bay’s Cosmic Spectacle Was Endlessly Captivating

By Kristin LockhartOctober 7, 2025

The pop duo’s costume changes, elaborate stage design and expert showmanship wowed us at House of Blues in Dallas.

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Best Moments of Snaketoberfest XI: Somewhere Between Kegger and Concert

By Jamie VahalaOctober 6, 2025

Snaketoberfest XI in Garland was part keg party, part music festival and an all-around great time.

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Doja Cat’s Vie Is Slick and Sexy, If Not a Little Too Safe

By Carly May GravleyOctober 6, 2025

Before Doja Cat’s tour heads to Dallas in 2026, we’re examining what we love about the new album and what she should push further.

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Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole and Jeremih Deliver Classics Despite Delays in Little Elm

By Eric DiepOctober 5, 2025

The first Tacos and Beats Festival brought some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B to Texas. It wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.

Diddy Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The disgraced music mogul, after conviction on prostitution-related charges, possibly faced more than 11 years in prison.

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I Took My Wife to Ice Cube in Fort Worth. Here Are Her Observations

By Andrew ShermanOctober 3, 2025

Andrew Sherman steps behind the lens to write about Ice Cube at Dickies Arena. We can confirm he’s still on his “gangsta shit.”

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Reviews Are In for Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: Where to Celebrate

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

Early reviews indicate Swift’s 12th studio album is filled with bangers that’ll make us dance. Your guide for hearing the songs in Dallas.

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You Can Now Watch HeadHuncho Amir’s New Video for “You the Biggest”

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The Dallas rapper is motivating the city again with an upcoming mixtape. “I’m coming. No skips,” he says.

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Dua Lipa Kicks Off First of Two Dallas Shows With Pop Masterclass

By Preston JonesOctober 1, 2025

Dua Lipa returns to Dallas after three years at American Airlines Center, paying homage to Kelly Clarkson by covering “Since U Been Gone.”

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Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Be a Statement on Trump’s America

By Osvaldo EspinoOctober 1, 2025

Bad Bunny has sparked a mix of excitement and displeasure from MAGA. Why the Puerto Rican global superstar’s upcoming Super Bowl performance matters.

Aminé Reminds Us to Take It Day by Day in Uplifting Dallas Show

By Eric DiepOctober 1, 2025

Portland’s “skinny leg legend” wrapped up his 10th show on his world tour at South Side Ballroom, giving fans both life lessons and political messages.

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Aubrey Logan Modernizes Jazz in Windmills Showcase

By Austin ZookSeptember 30, 2025

The Austin-based musician spoke with us about her views on jazz ahead of her trip to The Colony.

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The 10 K-Pop Acts You Should Know Right Now

By Christine TerrisseSeptember 30, 2025

From BTS and AtHeart to TWICE and BIGBANG, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in the legacy acts, innovative stars and ones to watch that K-pop has to offer.

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The Struts Plot British Invasion and Brought the House Down at Dallas Show

By Darby MurnaneSeptember 29, 2025

British glam rockers The Struts spoke to us about their “all killer, no filler” debut album before Friday’s show at The Echo Lounge.

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TLC’s Timeless Classics Lit the Main Stage Ablaze at State Fair of Texas

By Aria BellSeptember 29, 2025

Free with admission, Dallas fairgoers got to see trailblazing R&B group TLC run through hits like “No Scrubs” and “Unpretty.”

In Alabama Shakes’ First Dallas Show in a Decade, the Band Finds a Way Forward

By Preston JonesSeptember 29, 2025

Alabama Shakes’ reunion tour is as much about the future as the past, performing at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory over the weekend.

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Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s South Side Ballroom Show Had Us Wanting ‘Alfredo 3’

By Sean StroudSeptember 27, 2025

One of the most prolific rapper-producer partnerships is back in Dallas to bask in the limelight of their latest instant classic, Alfredo 2.

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I’m With Her Offers a Tonic for Troubled Times at Majestic Theatre

By Preston JonesSeptember 27, 2025

Folk supergroup I’m With Her returns to Dallas after seven years for an incomparable performance with special guest Jon Muq.

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