Critic's Notebook

The iconoclastic singer-songwriter and actor, who died Sept. 28, was a deeply influential, award-winning artist.

Dallas DJs Ynfynyt Scroll and El Nick DGO are building community in Dallas nightlife with their party, Cooliteo.

Dallas singer Adieu Anáis is playing the long game.

The video has gotten more than 60,000 views since going live in mid-July. And it rules.

The acclaimed Fort Worth country singer-songwriter is ready for her Nashville close-up.

The rock legend helped popularize music videos in the 1980s with the help of his iconic band.

Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman suited up for a role in Wade Bowen’s video for his song “Friday Night.”

Fans react to Power Trip’s recent tour announcement as the band removes highly critical comments from Instagram.

Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Festival is canceled following backlash for “washed-up” headliners such as Nelly and Vanilla Ice.

Dave Crimaldi is best known as the “Rock Philosopher” of Denton. He’s a writer, technician and musician. He’s also homeless, like many Texas musicians.

In a move out of Robin Sparkles’ universe, the Houston-born musician stopped by Stonebriar Mall.

At The Free Man, the basketball legend also proclaimed he “built Deep Ellum.”

The “Levitating” singer will play two nights at the American Airlines Center next September.

Dallas’ country singing sensation has launched a GoFundMe for health expenses due to advancing cancer.

The Fort Worth native channels her late friend’s voice through songs such as “Your Love Is Dangerous (Jeanne’s Song).”

This North Texas venue has the best things in life: wine, picnic spots and live music.

The K-pop-style talent show imposed rigorous training conditions on contestants.

The musicians still can’t believe their luck that they get to play in Denton.

The brothers behind the iconic band, Noel and Liam Gallagher, are infamous for their intrafamilial strife.

Ceci Ceci is Dallas’ new favorite Latin singer.

The Canadian rapper is officially a Texan.

The Instant Film Society annual PolaCon festival is stacked with a week of live music.