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Kali Flower Is Letting Her Inner F-Girl Flourish

By Alex GonzalezJanuary 10, 2024

Dallas singer Kali Flower is entering her ’90s R&B, F-girl era.

12 Obscure Artists Who Shaped Popular Music

By Garrett GravleyJanuary 10, 2024

Behind every great artist, there are a whole bunch of names you haven’t heard of. Here are the most influential obscure artists.

Music in Frames, a Concert Photography Exhibition, Opens in Deep Ellum

By Scott TuckerJanuary 9, 2024

From Mick Jagger to Lil Wayne, Dallas’ best photographers have snapped major stars of the music world.

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Fans Think a Joke Made About Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes Was Sexist. It Wasn’t.

By Carly May GravleyJanuary 9, 2024

Taylor Swift has put up with a lot of sexist nonsense, but not all jokes and critiques fall into that category.

Elle King Sparks Backlash (and Concern) After ‘Wasted’ New Year’s Eve Performance

By Carly May GravleyJanuary 5, 2024

The “Drunk (And I Don’t Want to Go Home)” singer may have taken her lyrics a little too seriously.

The Dallas Observer Music Critics’ Picks for Best Albums of 2023

By Eva RaggioJanuary 4, 2024

There were a lot of great albums this past year, and here are our writers’ personal favorites.

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After Playing Mar-a-Lago, Vanilla Ice Is Part of the Culture War

After Playing Mar-a-Lago, Vanilla Ice Is Part of the Culture War

By Garrett GravleyJanuary 3, 2024

Ever the forgiving type, Mr. Van Winkle refused to let his host’s 91 felony charges deter him from entertaining on New Year’s Eve.

If You Wear a Local Band’s T-Shirt to an Iron Mang Show, the Band Will Give You $1

By Danny GallagherJanuary 2, 2024

The Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne tribute band is offering a $1 discount for anyone who shows up in a local band’s T-shirt for all future shows.

A Leon Bridges Sample Is the Least Controversial Thing About Kanye’s New Album

By Carly May GravleyDecember 29, 2023

Fort Worth’s own Leon Bridges’ “River” is sampled on Kanye West’s upcoming album. While we love to see a local favorite get a boost like this, the controversy surrounding the record can’t be ignored.

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Dallas Music Wrapped: The Year 2023 in Numbers

By Eva Raggio and OthersDecember 28, 2023

It was a big year in Dallas music, but don’t take it from us. The numbers don’t lie.

Newly Released: Louie TheSinger Leaves Prison and the Haters Behind and Signs With UMG

By Desiree GutierrezDecember 27, 2023

After 16 years in the music industry, a prison sentence and a genre shift, country singer Louie TheSinger is finally getting his shot.

The Music Mavens Dallas Lost in 2023

By Danny GallagherDecember 27, 2023

As another year comes to a close, we take a fond look back at the people we lost in 2023 who made the Dallas music scene so special.

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Pussy Riot Are Screening Their Anti-Putin Film At a Dallas Gallery

By Alex GonzalezDecember 22, 2023

Pussy Riot has strong ties to Dallas, and we couldn’t be happier.

The Best Dallas Concerts of 2023, According to Observer Writers

By Carly May Gravley and OthersDecember 21, 2023

We’ve been reviewing concerts impartially and with an open mind all year. Now, as a treat, we’re going to play favorites.

What Dallas Listened to This Year According to Spotify

By Carly May GravleyDecember 20, 2023

If someone from Dallas asks you to pass the aux, odds are good they’ll be playing Taylor Swift or Peso Pluma.

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Chained Melody: Dallas Musicians Battle Gear Thieves

By Christian McPhateDecember 20, 2023

Musicians in Dallas are fighting for your attention, and to keep their gear from being stolen by thieves.

Prince Ace’s Album New Vice City Receives Over 300,000 Streams Overnight

By Ryann GordonDecember 15, 2023

Prince Ace’s new album compares Dallas to Miami in the ’80s.

Taylor Swift Receives Birthday Present Wrapped by Dallas Designer

By Carly May GravleyDecember 14, 2023

Dallas Gift Wrap Creations is the business behind Taylor Swift’s “bejeweled” birthday present from Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.

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Lawsuit Between Family of Riley Gale and Surviving Members of Power Trip Settled Out of Court

By Carly May Gravley and OthersDecember 12, 2023

After the Power Trip reunion in Austin, claims that deceased vocalist Riley Gale’s family was never consulted brought to light a years-long legal battle (and its recent conclusion).

Barenaked Ladies’ Blend of Silly and Serious Is As Potent 20 Years After Everything to Everyone

By Preston JonesDecember 11, 2023

Barenaked Ladies are so much more than their hit “One Week.”

Queens of the Stone Age Are One of the Last Few Legacy Rock Bands, But Don’t Call Them Rock Stars

By Scott TuckerDecember 8, 2023

Queens of the Stone Age’s Michael Shuman hates the term “rock star,” and looks up to Billie Eilish.

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Inside the Bonkers World of Niche DJ Nights

By Carly May GravleyDecember 7, 2023

If you have any interests at all, there’s probably a themed party for you. It seems niche DJ nights are the new cover band.

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