See also: In Defense Of... Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" Ever since I started this column, I've dreaded going after any track by Justin Bieber. On one hand, the stuff with his name on it is too predictable and manufactured to deride in a unique way. Also... »
Remember when Bon Iver tried to eat his Grammys? With the news this week that former Dallas/current Minneapolis rapper Andy Bothwell, aka Astronautalis, is collaborating with Bon Iver on a new album, it made us think of his recent collabo with The Flam... »
I know it's only Tuesday, but this poster from Justin Blanks for White Denim's Thursday show reminds me of one of those coming-of-age movies from the '80s where a boy has a mythical, imaginary friend that helps him defeat a bully and learn the value of... »
The-Dream-and-his-lazer-beams.The-Dream South Side Music Hall Friday, March 30 A lyric from one of Terius "The-Dream" Nash's songs, "Form of Flattery," came to mind during his Friday show: "If you're surprised you're here/ It means you shouldn't be he... »
He's re-fluffing his bangs for you, girl. In the wee hours of Monday morning, Justin Bieber's new single, produced by Mike Posner and Mason Levy, found its way onto the Internet, causing numerous belieber's heads to explode upon first listen. In a mat... »
This poster for the Band Of Skulls show at the Granada this Saturday, featuring a hell owl, comes to us from Justin Wilson. What's a hell owl, you ask? We've got calls out to the devil and will update accordingly. »
Catherine Downes"Denton can't dance" graffiti outside Hailey's"Holy fuck it's cold" was a common refrain last night, the first night of 35 Denton, as temperatures dipped into the 40s and winds whipped at our faces indiscriminately. There weren't a who... »
Country four-piece Somebody's Darling has a new record ready to go called Black Eyes and Alibis, but we have to wait until the summer to hear it. As a preview of what's to come, the band headlines Dada on Friday night. Frontwoman Amber Farris and guit... »
Are people still using PlayStations? If the brand is looking for a charming accomplishment via their product, they need look no further than Big K.R.I.T. As a resourceful teenager, Justin Scott used PlayStation's MTV Music Generator to form his first ... »
Is Nervous Curtains' new video for "Wired to Make Waves" a commentary on child labor? Hallucinatory tale about the dangers of a life in the magic biz? Carnivàle with the rabbit from Donnie Darko? The answer is: Maybe. Shot in part at Canton Co-op by Ju... »
In case you're already blinded by the golden aura of 2012's major releases -- The Shins, T.I., Soundgarden, Nicki Minaj, Mumford & Sons, Muse, Sigur Ros -- we want to make sure you don't forget about some other sure-to-be-top-notch albums that will see... »
Whenever Red Animal War plays, it feels more like an event than a show, which is great because the four-piece doesn't shortchange an audience with their Texas-tinged version of post-hardcore. In the last few years, the band only plays around the holid... »
Yep, this poster by Justin Blanks pretty much sums up a Devin the Dude show: The holy trinity is right there at the bottom. See for yourself Saturday at the Granada, and don't miss local openers the Mohicans. »
I hear Pete's gone; wonder if I can be music editor aga ... excuse me, I've just been told: No, no way. Ah. Anyway. Doesn't mean I can't post this playlist that's been sitting on my desktop for way too long: a complete-ish collection of covers perform... »
As if Ryan Thomas Becker needed more outlets for his musical creativity, the prolific Dentonite has now added another entity to a stable that already includes his cherished solo eforts and his electrifying work in RTB2. Well, kind of. Becker's latest ... »
