Hanna Barbarians Redux
The Hanna Barbarians are an interesting bunch, to say the least. They’re kind of like their own little scene and not only because there...
Oh Whitney Volvemos
Prodigal sons Oh Whitney have returned. But only for a couple of weeks. Fronted by Fort Worth native Peter More, the alt-Americana quartet has...
Doug Funnie’s Head in the Cloudz
Uh-oh. Is Rivercrest Yacht Club’s reign as the clown princes of North Texas hip-hop in jeopardy? MCs Heffminster de la Rocha, Generic, and DDS,...
High Hopes for Lo-Life
Lo-Life Recordings is thinking big. The DIY Fort Worth collective/label has already begun doing what any good collective does: concentrate bands’ energy (and anxiety)...
Lola’s, 1919 Fests
This weekend, not one but two –– count ’em, two –– underground festivals are happening, and while they mostly draw from different demographics, Lolaspalooza...
Under the Radar
Most veteran scenesters probably remember dearly departed Cadillac Fraf, a.k.a. Chad Percy, whose level-headed –– and enlightening –– response to criticisms of his lo-fi...
Death of the Album?
About a week ago, Dallas Observer writer and former local musician Daniel Hopkins penned a column about local bands and albums, specifically about the...
New Music, Dangit(s)!
Though they never really went away, The Dangits are back. I guess you could say they’re no longer content just playing the occasional show...
Live Oak to Work With Spune?
More changes are afoot at The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge, the plush venue/bar/restaurant that recently opened on the Near Southside.
A month ago,...
Redneck Poetry
William Bryan Massey III doesn’t play music anymore. The former drummer for the Fort Worth punk band The Playthings hung up his sticks a...
