September 9, 2022 by Jessica Waffles
(Please note: this song contains language that some might find offensive.) Alex Blair is a Dallas singer with a background in jazz, who is stepping out of what fans may expect from her in her debut album The Eclipse. “It’s a brand new sound for me,” Blair said of the new release. “I’m moving into more… Read more »
September 7, 2022 by Jessica Waffles
North Node Sanctuary is a new safe space and community healing center in The Cedars (Dallas), created by small business owners Nu Elemental and OA ALBEY. The co-founders originally met in college at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, where they shared a dorm while playing together on the volleyball team. Elemental came from Fort… Read more »
September 2, 2022 by Nilufer Arsala
Here’s what you heard this week on ‘The KXT Local Show’.
September 1, 2022 by Preston Jones
Downtown Dallas is haunted by the ghosts of blues legends. It might be difficult to spot them, but throughout the Deep Ellum neighborhood and in various corners of downtown proper, you can find traces of some of the genre’s most legendary players, many of whom got their start busking on area street corners. One of… Read more »
September 1, 2022 by Preston Jones
After a brief hiatus, Bandcamp Fridays are back. If you’re unfamiliar with the event, it’s pretty straightforward: To help musicians amid the uncertainties of the ongoing pandemic, the streaming platform Bandcamp launched “Bandcamp Friday,” a day where the company forgoes its revenue share in order to pass on to bands an average of 93 percent… Read more »
August 31, 2022 by Preston Jones
The acclaimed studio in Fort Worth helped launch Leon Bridges. Now it’s starting a record label.
August 30, 2022 by Jessica Waffles
Wade and Matt Young traveled cross country to fan the flames of their song-writing collaboration.
August 26, 2022 by Jessica Waffles
Lorelei K headlined at the Kessler Theater Friday night, bringing her unique and elegant performance to the heart of Oak Cliff in Dallas. Leader of the band Dahlia Knowles shared her current aspirations in an interview with KXT’s Preston Jones ahead of the show, emphasizing her love of touring and plans to continue the journey… Read more »
August 26, 2022 by Jessica Waffles
Maya Piata aka “Shining Glory” is hosting a new residency at The Free Man on Commerce Street in Deep Ellum. Every first and third Tuesday, Piata is creating space for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People Of Color) community to thrive. She invites local small businesses booths into the venue and has special guest performances during the… Read more »
August 26, 2022 by Jessica Waffles
Will Rogers Auditorium was full of Fort Worth local music on Wednesday, as Amplify817 put on a showcase for 817 Day celebrating local artists Gr4nt, Bencjones, Averi Burk and Cut Throat Finches. The event gave the artists an opportunity to perform on a large auditorium stage, which attracted many local music lovers to come support their favorite artists.… Read more »
