Critic's Notebook
Showing 1 - 22 of 7399Post Malone Delivers Emotional Tribute to Marshawn Kneeland at Halftime Show
Post Malone’s performance at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving was a big ass thank you to Dallas and Cowboys Nation.
The 10 Best Songs About Being Grateful
DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood and more of our favorite songs about being thankful to celebrate Thanksgiving.
North Texas Music Stores to Support During Black Friday Boycott
Mass Blackout and We Ain’t Buying It protests made an exception for small businesses. Redirect your spending to support local music shops.
Dear Iron Maiden, Don’t Skip Dallas on Your World Tour
We’ve sold out your shows and braved bathroom brawls for your merch. It’s time you announce a Dallas date in 2026.
JID Is Carrying the Torch as Rap’s New Spiritual Leader
The Grammy-nominated rapper is a lyricist with a precision flow, bringing the sound of Atlanta to North Texas for one night only.
Photos: Deep Ellum Block Party Was a Reunion of Old Friends
The 2025 Deep Ellum Block Party brought together over 100 artists. It was an all-day celebration of local music in Dallas.
Playboi Carti Had Mosh Pits Going All Night at Sold-Out Fort Worth Show
Artists from Playboi Carti’s Opium collective were out in full force at Dickies Arena as fans lost their minds in the pit.
Watch BigXThaPlug and Post Malone Hit the Countryside in Their Video for “Cold”
Fans have been asking for a country rap song from two of Dallas’ biggest artists. Finally, it has arrived.
BigXThaPlug and Luke Combs Bleeped Out During “Pray Hard” CMA Awards Performance
Entire seconds of BigXThaPlug and Luke Combs’ performance were bleeped out during the broadcast, with the offensive words unclear.
Watch Erykah Badu’s Live Mini-Concert Celebrating 25 Years ofMama’s Gun
Joined by Thundercat on bass and reunited with members of her original band, Erykah Badu does what she does best in this performance.
Silver Skylarks, Cure for Paranoia and Uncle Roy & Spice Go on a Lonely Path for Love in “The Math”
We’re premiering Silver Skylarks’ video for “The Math” with many cameos from the local music scene. It’s a Dallas and Austin affair.
Blondshell Channels ’90s Angst for Current Catharsis in Dallas Debut
After a summer of playing sold-out shows and festivals around the world, Blondshell’s show in Deep Ellum was a can’t-miss event.
Janet Jackson and Blake Shelton Celebrated the Spirit of North Texas at the Cotton Bowl
It was God’s Country meets Rhythm Nation in Fair Park, bringing fans to celebrate United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ 100th anniversary.
Janet Jackson Was at Alan Palomo and DJ Sober’s LadyLove Party Saturday Night
Janet Jackson was in Dallas on Saturday, hitting up DJ Sober’s monthly party at LadyLove to enjoy a cosmic disco voyage.
How to Help Fund Helium Queens’ Second Album in 7 Earthling Years
The Dallas power trio from the moon started a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $5,555 to finish the recording of their next full-length.
The 50 Best Texas Rap Songs
DJ Screw lives on in Texas rap and the culture of our sound 25 years later. We revisit our list of the 50 Best Texas Rap Songs in his honor.
Listen: Cardi B and Jeezy Reignite the Clubs With “Errtime” Snow Edition
Cardi B says she wants to make the club fun again with a new remix featuring Jeezy and Latto off her latest albumAm I The Drama?
Miss That Music Venue? 5 Places to Catch a Similar Vibe
We loved the Bronco Bowl, Lizard Lounge and Curtain Club just as much as anyone else. Spots in Dallas you can go to get that feeling again.
The Rolling Stones’ Guitar, Stage-Worn Outfits Up for Auction
Dallas-based Heritage Auctions will sell hundreds of artifacts from The Rolling Stones’ storied career that could fetch around $1.3 million.
Mo3 Was the Boosie of North Dallas
Five years after Mo3’s death on Nov. 11, we remember his contributions to hip-hop as a vendor of soulful, pain-wracked songs in vivid detail.
Video: Leon Bridges Is Back Busking in Bishop Arts
Leon Bridges just casually busked in front of Lockhart Smokehouse in Bishop Arts over the weekend. No big deal.
Why You Really Need to See Billie Eilish in Texas This Week
After seeing her in New Orleans, we’re making a case for why Dallasites should go to the Hit Me Hard and Soft shows in Austin.





















