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Fort Nox’s Riders of the Storm is a master class in authentic rap.

Killer or Filler?

The hits keep on comin’ in ye olde Fort, starting with an EP by a rap trio that’s been around the block a few...
With artwork by Cody Soape, The Fibs’ recently released debut album, Hex Hex Hex, is bipolar.

The Fibs Cast a Spell

Fort Worth singer-songwriter Preston Newberry, 24, is a man of many interests. He restores old homes to pay the bills and has just started...
A recording of Ronald Shannon Jackson’s last live performance has just been released, and Live at The Kessler Theater is a fitting tribute.

Killer or Filler?

Even in the winter doldrums, the rekkids keep on comin’. The biggest of the bunch on the chopping block this week is from a...
Arlington Jones, who has worked with “Fathead” Newman and Chaka Khan, is a master of harmony.

Arlington Jones’ Groove

Soulful performances and masterful jazz tunes coalesce on Arlington Jones’ newest album, Groove, but the tight-knit ensembles and solos are the hard-earned fruits of...
Igneous Grimm delves deep into country-tinged psychedelia for inspiration.

Killer or Filler?

Some people think we should cover more than Fort Worth. Ha! Yeah, right. There are, like, a million bands here. And half of them...
Britt Robisheaux listens to the same music you do. Courtesy Nick Prendergast

All’s a Board

At some point in 2007, Drug Mountain bassist Britt Robisheaux picked up the phone and dialed a number. On the other end (eventually) was...
Eat Avery’s Bones’ We Have No Rhythm packs an eternity of punky boom into just a couple of minutes.

Killer or Filler?

Yes, punk is doing just fine in North Texas. Though the sound lives mainly at 1919 Hemphill (and the occasional house show), it’s driven...

Killer or Filler?

What to get that music lover in your life? Well, iTunes gift cards are great but are grossly impersonal. Worse, they don’t allow you...
In diverging slightly from their standard m.o., Quaker City Night Hawks produced the best song to come out of the 817 in ’13. At least according to HearSay.

Best Local Songs of ’13

By “best,” of course, I mean “my favorite.” And by “local,” I mean “Tarrant County.” For the most part. People from Dallas, Denton, and...

Killer or Filler?

Cheap recording technology probably partly explains the wealth of new music popping up in town these days, but what explains the high quality? Maybe...