Category: Local Music

Cleburne singer-songwriter Angel White announces debut album ‘Ghost of the West’

January 14, 2025 by Preston Jones

The rising talent is readying his new album for release in March, and is scheduled to play Dallas March 9.

NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest 2025

January 14, 2025 by Kaitlyn Matthews

North Texas artists- enter in this year’s NPR Tiny Desk Contest!

The Homegrown Music Show: moonstone., Mirror Space, Lua Trilogy!

January 10, 2025 by Jessica Waffles

Check out new music from all over North Texas, Song of the Year nominees from the Dallas Entertainment Awards, instrumental musical alchemists and more on this week’s show.

Lone Star Smokeout will bring country music, barbecue to AT&T Stadium

January 9, 2025 by Preston Jones

The three-day event will feature more than 15 country music acts, a slew of smoked meats and vendors for attendees to shop.

Dallas’ historic Longhorn Ballroom to mark 75 years with year-long concert series

January 9, 2025 by Preston Jones

The historic venue turns 75 in 2025, and plans a year-long concert series to celebrate.

How to start a band in North Texas

January 6, 2025 by Jessica Waffles

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a band? Find out the tips and tricks to get your music off the ground from musicians and industry professionals.

The Homegrown Music Show: Jessie Frye, Court Hoang, Abby Nelson

December 30, 2024 by Jessica Waffles

Check out this week’s featured artists with synth-drenched Jessie Frye, neo-classical track by Court Hoang, and emerging songwriter Abby Nelson from Plano. Plus NYE events with live music!

9 songs to set the stage KXT x Whataburger’s “Homegrown Bites Live” concert

December 23, 2024 by Preston Jones

KXT and Whataburger are taking their collaboration from the turntable to the stage on Dec. 28. Get ready for the show with this playlist of performers.

The Polyphonic Spree brings 3-4 inches of snow to Dallas at annual extravaganza

December 23, 2024 by Jessica Waffles

Another year of holiday madness infiltrated the Majestic Theater on Saturday, as balloon twisters, face painters, wild animals and a slew of Christmas characters descended on Dallas.

Midlake announces ‘Van Occupanther’ reissue, premieres video for ‘Roscoe’

December 23, 2024 by Preston Jones

Denton folk-rock band Midlake is reaching back into its past as 2025 dawns. The sextet — Eric Pulido, McKenzie Smith, Eric Nichelson, Jesse Chandler, Joey McClellan and Scott Lee — is readying a new 180-gram vinyl pressing of its 2006 sophomore album The Trials of Van Occupanther for release on Jan. 17 via its own… Read more »