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The Sound Sucks at Cowboys Stadium -- but the Bands Aren't Helping Mattersnew
Here's the thing: In the wake of all the original excitement over the enormodome out in Arlington, a funny thing's started popping up: discontent.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
10-26-2009 |
Music
Good Records Recordings Returns In A Big Waynew
When TVT went under and the Polyphonic Spree's 2007 release The Fragile Army was purchased by digital music label The Orchard, Tim DeLaughter and his wife Julie decided to revert things back to before they went the major-label route.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
09-28-2009 |
Music
Dallas' Hottest Musical Export: Mall Punknew
For lack of a better descriptor, these acts are the latest proprietors of the mall punk scene, performing power pop, for the most part, and music that's been influenced heavily by the pop-punk sounds of the late '90s and the emo sounds of the early '00s. And their choice of genre is indicative of a greater trend happening here in Dallas and beyond.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
06-15-2009 |
Music
The Recent History of Live Music in Dallas Gets Another Discouraging Chapternew
After several events are shut down by local law enforcement, promoters are left wondering: Is the city actively trying to kill its music scene?
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
06-08-2009 |
Music
Fort Worth Metal Scene Remembers Abboud Greig, Joe's Garagenew
In the story of Abboud Greig, the 74-year-old Fort Worth landlord killed early last month during an attempted robbery, a little perspective goes a very long way.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
03-02-2009 |
Music
Polyphonic Spree's Holiday Extravaganza Haunted by Tripping Daisynew
Even amidst the spectacle of the Polyphonic Spree's annual holiday extravaganza show, reminders of Tripping Daisy abound.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
12-22-2008 |
Music
Dallas Hip-Hop: Swagger Like Usnew
Local artists make waves with D-Town Boogie, but the real test comes in 14 months.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
12-01-2008 |
Music
After Years of Touring the Nation, Ozzfest 2008 Finds a Home in Dallas' Suburbsnew
This year's Ozzfest, the biggest annual metal festival in the country, was going to become a one-day, one-city, one-off show. And it was set to happen in, of all places, Frisco, Texas. Wait -- what?
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
08-11-2008 |
Music
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Our Doomed Tie to the Thriving Local DIY Scenenew
Two of Dallas' DIY venues were recently closed own. They had issues, sure, but it's tough to ignore another thread running through each of these stories: Our coverage.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
05-19-2008 |
Music
Vampire Weekend Backlash at SXSWnew
The hype factory had everyone ready to hate on Vampire Weekend before the band arrived in Austin.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
03-24-2008 |
Music
Dallas Music Finally Getting National Attentionnew
It may not be Austin-level love, but we'll take it.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
02-25-2008 |
Music
