Spoon's parties seem fun. With Harvey, bottom left. It's been too long since Spoon has played Dallas, but tonight, they return to the Granada for a sold-out show. Keyboardist Eric Harvey lives here and you might have seen him at shows as big as Wilco a... »
Japandroids, preparing for Easter Sunday. The last time Vancouver's Japandroids came through town, they played the modest live room at Bryan Street Tavern. Odds are they'll command a larger venue next time around, considering the widespread anticipatio... »
This weekend marks the sixth year of Rockers vs. Mods, "a tribute to the 1960's British rivalry between the Mods & Rockers," according to the event's website. It happens over three days at different locations (so you can ride your motorcycle or scoote... »
For the non-35 Dentoners, Girls will be at the Granada.It would be slightly unfortunate to have scheduled a concert on the same weekend as 35 Denton, but it's not like everyone's going up there, right? [Crickets chirping; the entire office is headed N... »
Photos by Catherine DownesIowa's comedic pop act Leslie and the LY's packed out the back room of Bryan Street Tavern last night. Leslie Hall and her backing band, clad in leotards and Day-Glo accessories, bedazzled the crowd with catchy pop songs and ... »
The Final Annex House Show w/ Spookeasy, Darstar, Rocketarm, Sealion Annex House Friday, February 24 There have been other "last" shows at Annex House before, but the Keller Williams "For Lease" sign out front made it definite on Friday night. If this... »
Ben Piché of Darstar designed this poster for tomorrow night's show at Rubber Gloves, using tarot cards as his influence. He didn't have them read, he just literally wanted the poster to look like a tarot card. I'm not sure what this particular pipe-s... »
You've seen the white and black Sealion sticker at most bars around Deep Ellum. Luckily, the band is worth the attention, and they're even hitting the road with the Toadies at the end of March. Friday, they play "the final Annex House show" at the fab... »
There have been some notable record deals inked among North Texas artists in recent years -- Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights on Atlantic and Midlake on Bella Union pop to mind -- and as of February 10, Dallas-based singer-songwriter Ronnie Fauss ... »
Thurston MooreOne of the most anticipated shows of the last few months has definitely been Thurston Moore at the Texas Theatre tonight. The Sonic Youth guitarist has been carving out a nice little solo career with last year's Demolished Thoughts and 2... »
It's quite a week for Denton's Bad Design. They'll be releasing their new self-titled album on Gutterth Records, as well as playing two release shows, Friday at Bryan Street Tavern and Saturday at Rubber Gloves. And how did Violitonist know exactly wha... »
All photos by Daniel RodrigueBetdatBlixaboy, Convextion, Betdat Bryan Street Tavern Saturday, January 14 Less than a quarter of the people packed into Bryan Street Tavern on Saturday night were there to support one of the most significant local album ... »
Check out this week's issue for a feature on The Black Dotz, but multitasker that he is, Dallas DJ/producer/musician Wanz Dover has another project to talk about as well. Blixaboy is Dover's long-running techno/electronic moniker, and he celebrates th... »
Telegraph Canyon headlines A Spune Christmas at DadaIt's a big weekend for shows any way you cut it. Tonight's A Spune Christmas party at Dada with Telegraph Canyon and Air Review is certainly one of your better options, especially if you like free ta... »
It's rare to see a 20-year-old musician rock sold-out shows, but Dallasite Jay Fresh is different. The professional skateboarder-turned-rapper took the spotlight at a young age with kickflips and ollies and has chosen to stay there, albeit with a dif... »
