Category: KXT Music Blog

Dallas singer Slow Joy almost threw in the towel. Then came TikTok

October 29, 2024 by Preston Jones

Esteban Flores, who performs as Slow Joy, is touring behind his most recent EP, Mi Amigo Slow Joy.

Fort Worth bands unveil bold new music videos at Southside Preservation Hall

October 28, 2024 by Jessica Waffles

Check out scenes from the premiere of 3 music videos created by Make Something Beautiful for Fort Worth bands Denver Williams and Henry the Archer.

Best friends became bandmates in Dogs for Senate

October 28, 2024 by La Bell

The Dallas indie band is a little shoegaze, a little southern rock and today, in the Homegrown Music Month spotlight.

Fort Worth’s Marfa Lights get spaced out south of the border on self-titled debut

October 25, 2024 by Preston Jones

Although every note of Marfa Lights’ self-titled debut album is original, there is an unshakable sense of déjà vu — of the past colliding with the present. According to Marfa Lights mastermind Daniel Hines, such vibes are intentional. “The whole old technology-meets-new technology theme runs through the whole album,” Hines said during a recent conversation.… Read more »

The Homegrown Music Show: Gracen Wynn, De Oro, Pretty Man

October 25, 2024 by Jessica Waffles

Check out live music shows to support this spooky season with artists featured on the Homegrown Music Show, new releases, plus a Spotify playlist you can save.

Booker T Live will feature Ishi, Remy Reilly alongside student performers

October 24, 2024 by Preston Jones

It’s the second year for the fundraising festival, which features alums from the performing and visual arts high school, and others.

Folk meets pop with Fort Worth’s Simone Nicole

October 24, 2024 by Kaitlyn Matthews

The singer in today’s Homegrown Music Month spotlight hails from Fort Worth, but her musical journey includes stops in Nashville and Switzerland,

Celebrating the life of Pinkish Black’s Daron Beck: A tribute to an artistic visionary

October 23, 2024 by Jessica Waffles

Daron Beck, the legendary voice behind Pinkish Black, left an indelible mark on the North Texas music scene with his genre-defying sound. See scenes from his celebration of life and discover the profound impact he had on local and international music.

David Forsyth serves up indie folk pop with a side of twang

October 23, 2024 by Jessica Waffles

Find out why David Forsyth’s songwriting style makes him stand out in the North Texas scene.

They met at camp. Now Dallas’s Sunrise Academy is blowing up on Spotify.

October 22, 2024 by Kaitlyn Matthews

Sunrise AcademyIt’s Homegrown Music Month, and every day, we’re featuring a different artist or act with North Texas ties. Listen to hear the day’s artist on KXT 91.7 FM and check back tomorrow to see who we shout out next. Sunrise AcademyFrom: Dallas Sounds like: Driving with the windows down and wind blowing through your… Read more »