March 17, 2023 by Preston Jones
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 »
March 10, 2023 by Preston Jones
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 »
March 10, 2023 by Jessica Waffles
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 »
March 10, 2023 by Jessica Waffles
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 »
March 9, 2023 by Preston Jones
You don’t have to dig too deeply to discern New New Festival’s intentions or its scope — the answer is right there in the title. For its second annual staging, New New Festival is building upon its inaugural year — which encompassed more than 30 acts performing across eight shows at six different venues for… Read more »
March 8, 2023 by Preston Jones
More than 35 North Texas-tied artists are heading down to Austin for this year’s installment of SXSW. Here are five to keep an ear on.
March 4, 2023 by Jessica Waffles
The record label was a testament to DIY culture.
March 3, 2023 by Nilufer Arsala
Here’s what you heard this week on ‘The Local Show.’
March 3, 2023 by Preston Jones
Celebrate three years of the service with streams from 5 local acts, including Deathcassette and Saille Branch.
March 2, 2023 by Preston Jones
There is a sense, as you listen to Cryptolog’s latest single, “Strange Holiday,” of being slightly unmoored in time. That dislocation — of living in the now, and hearing sounds reminiscent of then — is intentional, according to the Dallas-based band’s co-founder Brian McKay, and partially inspired by the Minnesota indie rock act the Cactus… Read more »
