Bowling for Soup, the Reverend Run and Doug E. Fresh are among the stars continuing to celebrate the neighborhood’s 150th anniversary.
Deep Ellum Music Festival puts the spotlight on homegrown talent
November 16, 2023 by Preston Jones
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Bastards of Soul says goodbye with new album “Give It Right Back”
November 16, 2023 by Preston Jones
The Dallas soul group, which lost its frontman Chadwick Murray at the age of 45, releases its third and final album Nov. 17.
With “Now and Then,” The Beatles close out a career
November 16, 2023 by Preston Jones
The new single is a deeply moving coda to one of the all-time greatest pop music catalogs in recorded history. Watch the video for it Thursday Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. on KERA TV.
Kelly Clarkson, Black Pumas lead Texas nominees for 66th annual Grammys
November 10, 2023 by Preston Jones
Texas was tough to find among the full field of nominees for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, announced Friday morning.
Dallas musician John Dufilho has a new lease on life — and a new sound to go with it
November 9, 2023 by Preston Jones
The multi-hyphenate Dallas musician adopts a new musical moniker in the wake of a health crisis, and will celebrate his latest project at the Kessler Friday.
Ahead of Dallas concert, get weird with the Flaming Lips’ back catalog
November 8, 2023 by Preston Jones
Over the course of four decades, Oklahoma City’s the Flaming Lips have endured as the reigning weirdos of mainstream rock music.
Denton-born Sly Stone recounts his life and work in new memoir “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”
November 6, 2023 by Preston Jones
Before he was singing about “Everyday People,” Sly Stone was, briefly, a resident of North Texas.
It’s Bandcamp Friday! Listen up to these 5 North Texas artists
November 3, 2023 by Preston Jones
To help you celebrate the latest “Bandcamp Friday,” we’ve rounded up recent releases from five North Texas acts you might want to hear — and support.
Leon Bridges, Dallas Mavericks join forces for new “City Edition” uniforms
November 2, 2023 by Preston Jones
Music and sports have collided in spectacular fashion as the Dallas Mavericks announced a collaboration with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Leon Bridges.
Willie Nelson shares songwriting secrets ahead of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
October 31, 2023 by Preston Jones
Willie isn’t finished with 2023 yet: He’s got a new book, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, TV appearances and re-released vinyl on deck.
