This week we took a look back at some favorite releases in the spirit of Throwback Thursday!
The Dallas-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter took a deliberate and deliberately stripped down approach to her debut album, out March 24.
The acclaimed Texas guitarists are the subject of Kirby Warnock's fascinating documentary, screening March 23-24 at the Texas Theatre.
The third annual Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival (FWAAMFest, for short) kicks off at noon Saturday inside the Southside Preservation Hall. Billed as the only festival of its kind in the country with this specific focus — old-time, jug band, early blues and jazz music, predominantly, and which is Black-led and showcases Black... Read more »
There’s a vivid sense of propulsion underpinning the Dirty Shirts’ latest single, “Heart Attack,” which makes total sense — this is not a band content to rest on its laurels. The new track, co-produced by Jeff Saenz, is illustrative of the elastic sonic boundaries the Dallas band affords itself — disco-dusted, laced with gritty guitars... Read more »
Two of Americana's leading ladies packed the Granada for a sold-out show.
North Texas is making a ferociously strong showing at the music portion of this year’s South by Southwest, which kicks off Monday in Austin, and continues through Sunday. More than 35 artists, from Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton and Arlington are descending upon the capital city for official showcases (and a great many more playing unofficial day... Read more »
Red Zeppelin Records kicked off their 2023 “Shows in the Shop” series featuring local musical guests Kinsley August and Topline Addicts, and was well-attended by an all-ages audience. The brainchild of Red Zeppelin owner Katie Scott and store booking manager Jesse Karassik, “Shows in the Shop” aims to bring live music to the store and... Read more »
Irish band Inhaler has been making waves in the music scene with their catchy indie rock tunes and energetic live performances. They recently stopped by the KXT Radio Live Session studio to showcase their talent ahead of their sold-out show at Echo Lounge in Dallas. Led by lead singer and guitarist Elijah Hewson, the band’s... Read more »
KXT Radio hosted its March Public Music Meeting at Sundown at Granada, giving KXT listeners a chance to voice their opinions of a selection of unreleased (or just-released) new music. The KXT Public Music Meeting is an excellent opportunity for KXT listeners to be part of the station’s programming decisions. The event allows KXT to... Read more »
It’s South by Southwest time once again. The annual music, film and technology conference and festival gets underway Friday, and continues through March 19 in and around Austin. As is customary with SXSW, there are a slew of musicians pausing to perform in North Texas while traveling to or from Austin in the coming days.... Read more »
This magical, four-song set is an Athens, Ga., insider's dream.
