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RDCWorld Models Tyler, The Creator’s New Dallas Cowboys Merch

By Sean StroudDecember 27, 2024

Tyler, The Creator just dropped a collab with the Dallas Cowboys and got internet creators RDC to model.

Simon Pruitt (right) introducing Helium Queens at Ruins for the Dallas Observer Showcase at the Deep Ellum Block Party in November.

7 Questions With the Dallas Observer‘s New Staff Writer, Simon Pruitt

By Alex GonzalezDecember 27, 2024

Meet our new music, food and culture writer, Simon Pruitt.

Dallas musician Kelvin Tomas.

Kelvin Thomas’ New Work Reflects on Lessons Learned Through Loss

By Sean StroudDecember 26, 2024

The singer, who suffered major losses in the last year, is putting all of his pain into an upcoming EP.

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Dallas singer Gracen Wynn.

The Sound of Tomorrow Today: New Artists Rising in Dallas

By Preston JonesDecember 25, 2024

These North Texas artists – Gracen Wynn, Sam Cormier and Ella Red – are stepping into the spotlight. Get familiar with the sound of tomorrow today.

Dallas musician Mitchell Ferguson.

Dallas Musician Spoofs Country Song, Accidentally Writes Hit

By Sean StroudDecember 24, 2024

The “Drink A Beer” guy is working on an official version of the viral pop-country parody.

St. Vincent took to Resident to give a show to Lake Highlands residents.

St. Vincent Plays a Surprise DJ Set at Resident Taqueria

By Simon PruittDecember 23, 2024

On Saturday, Resident Taqueria served up a secret menu of pop-rock tunes.

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Kris Kristofferson performs during A Look Into The Life & Songs Of Kris Kristofferson on The Steps at WME on October 26, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Texas Musicians in Need of an Oscar Bait Biopic

By Liam GaughanDecember 23, 2024

Maria Callas, Bob Dylan, the terrible Amy Winehouse movie: It was a big year in music biopics, so we have some suggestions.

Blake McWhorter, Cory Watson and Brian McCorquodale are Black Tie Dynasty.

Albums That Made 2024 a Great Year for North Texas Music

By Dallas Observer Music StaffDecember 20, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at all the great albums and EP released by North Texas locals and legends.

BigX Tha Plug performing live.

Top 30 Dallas-Fort Worth Rappers Right Now, Ranked

By Bryson "Boom" PaulDecember 20, 2024

Where do BigXThaPlug, Dorrough and Zillionaire Doe stand at the moment? Here are the 30 biggest stars of North Texas hip-hop in 2024.

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Our Favorite Singles by North Texas Artists in 2024

By Dallas Observer Music StaffDecember 19, 2024

North Texas artists have been killing it. Here are the local tracks we’ll have stuck in our heads until 2025.

Catacosmic band playing at Six Flags

Catacosmic’s Grueling Fright Fest Residency Earns New Fans and Life Lessons

By David FletcherDecember 17, 2024

When psych-metal band Catacosmic started the year, there was no way its members could have known that 2024 would be the best year ever.

In Memoriam: Remembering Those We Lost in the Dallas Music Scene in 2024

By David FletcherDecember 16, 2024

Native to North Texas or not, these people made a profound impact on our musical community and its fans.

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Sarah Jaffe Is Done Running from Country Music

By Carly May GravleyDecember 16, 2024

The acclaimed singer-songwriter is embracing her Southern roots, genre conventions and queer solidarity as the bassist of indie/country supergroup Julien Baker & TORRES.

Despite What You’ve Heard, Meka Jackson Finds Much To Celebrate in Deep Ellum

By Ryann GordonDecember 12, 2024

Jackson, local rapper-producer and owner of the venue Creators Don’t Die, creates an anthem and short film celebrating the neighborhood that inspires him.

The Robot Bonfire’s Fever Dream Is a Lucid Evolution in the Face of Adversity

By Sean StroudDecember 9, 2024

“Fever Dream” embodies The Robot Bonfire’s journey of growth over the past four years.

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Frank Moka’s Dashiki with the Kangol Tackles the Duality of Being Nigerian American

By Sean StroudDecember 6, 2024

For his next release, the Dallas drummer know as Dos Negros opts for more substance than substance use.

A few people stand in the patio at Rubber Gloves in Denton watching a concert. The venue will no longer tolerate violent most pits.

Rubber Gloves Venue Faces Criticism Over New Internship Position

By Diego HernandezDecember 5, 2024

The Denton music venue is being criticized over a social media post advertising an internship opportunity.

Street Corner Supergroup: Dash Hause and Stephen Mize Are the Beating, Busking Heart of McKinney

By Simon PruittDecember 4, 2024

Downtown McKinney attracts buskers and their appreciate listeners.

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Dallas’ Most Stylish Musicians (and Where They Shop for Stage Clothes)

By Vera "Velma" Hernandez and OthersDecember 3, 2024

Pick a Dallas musician and we’ll tell you where to shop to imitate their style.

BigX Tha Plug performing live. The rapper collaborated with fellow Dallas artist Ro$ama on a song for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Post Malone, 4batz and BigXthaPlug Will Put North Texas Stamp on Coachella 2025

By Preston JonesDecember 3, 2024

The trio of locally bred artists will appear over both weekends of the high-profile California music festival next spring.

Molly Chapin’s Time in Italy Made Her a Better Musician

By Sean StroudDecember 2, 2024

The Dallas singer says living in Florence changed her approach to making music and collaborating with others.

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Former Bastards of Soul bassist Danny Balis (left) and producer Jeff "Skin" Wade sit in a Dallas bar.

Things We’re Thankful for in Dallas Music in 2024

By Dallas Observer Music StaffNovember 28, 2024

Before we stuff our faces, let us say express how thankful we are for the little and big things that make Dallas’ music scene better than any other.

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