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Concerts

The Polyphonic Spree will cram wonder and whimsy into upcoming Fort Worth show

By Preston BartaJune 26, 2026

Tim DeLaughter and Mark Pirro have been forced to find ingenious ways to fit their very large sound in very small rooms.

Critic's Notebook

Leon Bridges teams up with Fort Worth’s .MARCEL. on ‘Slow Nights’

By Austin ZookJune 26, 2026

The longtime collaborators link up at the Low Doubt Bar in Cowtown for a “beautiful, full-circle moment” on “Slow Nights.”

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Concerts

The 2026 State Fair Main Stage has the craziest lineup we’ve ever seen

By Preston BartaJune 19, 2026

No one goes to the State Fair of Texas for the music, but maybe this year they should.

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Critic's Notebook

Fort Worth country artist Matthew McNeal wins 2026 Jambaloo Music Prize

By Alec SpicerJune 7, 2026

The local music contest held its inaugural benefit show with a dynamic homecoming set from Marc Rebillet at the Longhorn Ballroom on Saturday night.

Features

Dallas Guitarist Justin Lyons knows that home is where the heat is turned up

By Alex GonzalezJune 2, 2026

The coveted musician has toured all over the world with everyone from Lil’ Wayne to Blackpink, but he says nowhere else stacks up to the talent here.

Critic's Notebook

8 songs from North Texas artists to put on your sex playlist

By Alyssa FieldsJune 1, 2026

You thought a city called Big D wasn’t going to be producing especially horny music?

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Critic's Notebook

Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume

By Preston BartaMay 29, 2026

This July, Hanif Abdurraqib and Jamila Woods join a lineup of local and global talent to unite music and literature for the inaugural festival in Deep Ellum.

Critic's Notebook

Watch: Dallas’ Cure for Paranoia takes NPR’s Tiny Desk

By Alec SpicerMay 28, 2026

After winning the live music series’ contest earlier this month, the hip-hop group officially steps behind the iconic desk.

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Critic's Notebook

Sounds of Summer: 10 new songs by North Texas artists to add to your playlists

By Austin ZookMay 26, 2026

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, making a road trip or cooking eggs on the sidewalk, these songs by homegrown artists will set the mood this summer.

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Critic's Notebook

Cure for Paranoia’s victory lap show at Double Wide was one for the books

By Andrew ShermanMay 25, 2026

The match for a new golden age of Dallas music was lit at the hip-hop collective’s celebratory show on Sunday night.

Features

Dallas’ Chef Dee turns up the heat with his new ‘Crossfire’ album

By Alex GonzalezMay 22, 2026

On his just-dropped fifth record, the musician and actual caterer finds the key ingredients to his R&B-rap fusion sound.

Concerts

Tripping Daisy brings it all home for final I Am An Elastic Firecracker anniversary show

By Preston BartaMay 18, 2026

Before the Dallas finale of the 30th anniversary tour for I Am An Elastic Firecracker, frontman Tim DeLaughter reflects on the band’s Deep Ellum roots.

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Features

Country artist Thomas Csorba finds the big picture in Dallas’ quiet corners

By Preston BartaMay 14, 2026

The Dallas singer-songwriter talks about family, sustainability and his new album, Tender Country.

Features

Dallas musician Jess Garland diversifies stringed spaces one note at a time

By Aria BellMay 13, 2026

Multi-hyphenate Dallas artist Jess Garland is devoted to making more space for Black musicians and listeners through her nonprofit, Swan Strings.

Critic's Notebook

No brainer: Cure For Paranoia wins NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest

By Alec Spicer and OthersMay 12, 2026

The Dallas hip-hop collective will be featured in the highly coveted live performance YouTube series later this month.

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Concerts

BigXThaPlug was the gift that kept on giving at his Dallas birthday bash

By Bryson "Boom" PaulMay 11, 2026

Duets with guests like Shaboozey and with Keyshia Cole made the birthday show from Dallas’ biggest, largest breakout an unforgettable night at Dos Equis Pavilion.

Concerts

Jambaloo announces top 3 finalists for $20K music prize

By Alyssa FieldsMay 7, 2026

In June, one of the lucky local acts will win a $20,000 prize, a recording session and a story they tell at every dinner party for the rest of time.

Features

Dallas Artist Zyah Found Success in Songwriting, Now It’s Time to Find Her Own Voice

By Jamisha DanielsMay 7, 2026

The R&B artist started her career as a songwriter for other artists and in film and TV, but now she’s releasing her own music on her terms.

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Performing Arts

Tony-Winning Play’s National Tour Ends at Home for Dallas-Born Lead Claire DeJean

By Alyssa FieldsMay 6, 2026

It’s fate that Dallas’ own Claire DeJean will take her final bow on the “Stereophonic” national Broadway tour at the Winspear Opera House this weekend.

Concerts

The Strokes Aren’t Coming to Texas, but Cover Band Different Strokes is Playing Friday

By Alyssa FieldsMay 5, 2026

The closest thing you’re gonna get to hearing Is This It live any time soon is through a cover band from Dallas.

Concerts

Maren Morris Shares Sweet Dreamsicle Homecoming with Majestic Theatre Crowd

By Preston JonesMay 4, 2026

The Arlington native’s return to her roots on Sunday was everything we wanted, and everything she needed.

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Critic's Notebook

Listen: Charley Crockett Just Dropped a Surprise Album Called Clovis

By Alec SpicerApril 29, 2026

“You can fuckin’ drop a record whenever the fuck you want,” he says of the release.

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