You didn’t think a new year would slow Willie Nelson down, did you?
New year, same ol’ Willie: 2024 just as busy for Willie Nelson
January 22, 2024 by Preston Jones
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Ahead of Dallas concert, 5 songs tracking Elvis Costello’s sonic journey
January 19, 2024 by Preston Jones
Perhaps it’s because Elvis Costello has always embraced reinvention, but his music, over nearly 50 years, has always felt incredibly fresh and vibrant.
Three albums with North Texas ties celebrate 35 years in 2024
January 18, 2024 by Preston Jones
Hop in the wayback machine — these North Texas-bred albums are turning 35 this year.
6 North Texas artists look ahead to 2024
January 12, 2024 by Preston Jones
We asked Salim Nourallah, Caroline Sears and other North Texas musicians what they’re excited about in 2024.
Seven albums with North Texas ties celebrate 40 years in 2024
January 11, 2024 by Preston Jones
Fire up your MP3 player or dust off your CDs — these North Texas-bred albums are turning 40 this year.
KXT’s favorite songs by North Texans in 2023
December 21, 2023 by Alec Spicer, Nilufer Arsala, Kaitlyn Matthews, Preston Jones and Jessica Waffles
Take a look at this list from KXT staff and contributors. You may just find a new favorite local act.
Looking back and listening to Nasher Sculpture Center’s “Sculpting Sound”
December 21, 2023 by Preston Jones
Early last year, the Nasher Sculpture Center, in conjunction with curator and producer David Breskin, played host to something extraordinary.
For one night only, a North Texas supergroup pays tribute to the late Mark Linkous
December 20, 2023 by Preston Jones
The assemblage of North Texas talent for the tribute to the late Mark Linkous seems larger than the typical “supergroup” descriptor.
Edie Brickell, Robert Earl Keen and 8 more of our favorite interviews in 2023
December 18, 2023 by Preston Jones
KXT music journalist Preston Jones considers all the musicians he’s interviewed this year, and chooses his highlights.
PREMIERE: Larry Gee returns to the spotlight with “Find Your Way to My Heart”
December 14, 2023 by Preston Jones
A health crisis led Larry Gee to rediscover his love of music.
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