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Concert Reviews

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Critic's Notebook

Leon Thomas Rides His Wave of Success With First Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Aria BellOctober 31, 2025

After notching his first Hot 100 top 10 with “Mutt,” Leon Thomas showed his range at the House of Blues last night.

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Critic's Notebook

Doechii Cements Herself as the Future of Hip-Hop at Irving Show

By Alex GonzalezOctober 30, 2025

Doechii’s creative risks early in her career have paid off, bringing Kal Banx on her first major tour for a special Dallas connection.

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Critic's Notebook

After Calling Out Trump and ICE, Reneé Rapp Uses Her Platform for Change

By Alex GonzalezOctober 24, 2025

On the Bite Me Tour, Reneé Rapp is spotlighting real issues and asking Dallas fans to donate to make the world a safer place for kids.

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Critic's Notebook

The Cult and Death Cult’s Show Was Therapy

By Andrew ShermanOctober 21, 2025

From post-punk rituals to anthems, the British rock band proves that time is a mental construct for their gathering of the tribes in Fort Worth.

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Critic's Notebook

Hagfish Rocked Our Lame Asses at First Reunion Show in Years: Photos

By Jason JanikOctober 20, 2025

Our contributor goes behind the scenes with one of the loudest pop bands to come out of Dallas, who are celebrating 30 years of their seminal work.

Critic's Notebook

John Legend Celebrates 20 Years of Get Lifted Debut Album in Irving

By Aria BellOctober 19, 2025

The 13-time Grammy Award winner’s anniversary tour headed to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Saturday, which lifted Dallas fans’ spirits.

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Turnstile Keeps the Hardcore Spirit Alive at Panther Island Pavilion

By Kristin LockhartOctober 17, 2025

Turnstile, Amyl and The Sniffers, Speed and Jane Remover embraced the larger crowds with non-stop energy in Fort Worth on Thursday night.

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Giveon Gives Moment of Silence for D’Angelo at Sold-Out Irving Show

By Jamisha DanielsOctober 15, 2025

Giveon takes his sophomore album on the road, keeping R&B sacred with soul-filled serenades at the Toyota Music Factory.

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Critic's Notebook

Mudvayne’s Long Life in Heavy Metal Was Celebrated Loudly at 25th Anniversary Show

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroOctober 13, 2025

Mudvayne’s celebratory tour of their debut album shows they’re still crushing it 20 years later, rocking like it was the early aughts again.

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Critic's Notebook

At STAYC’s Texas Return, Their Bubblegum K-Pop Gets a Bit Too Sweet

By Eric DiepOctober 12, 2025

STAYC’s second world tour stopped in Irving, which was full of colorful sounds and brightness. It was all beauty bomb.

Critic's Notebook

Shaboozey Savors the Moment With Leon Bridges at First Sold-Out Billy Bob’s Show

By Eric DiepOctober 10, 2025

Shaboozey’s headlining tour turned up the fun at the world’s largest honky tonk in Fort Worth with a surprise from Leon Bridges.

Critic's Notebook

Rilo Kiley’s First Dallas Show in 17 Years Brought Back the 2000s

By Preston JonesOctober 10, 2025

Rilo Kiley’s reunion tour hit The Bomb Factory, with their classics sounding better than ever and everyone basking in nostalgia.

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Critic's Notebook

Wet Leg Delivers a Knockout Blow During Rowdy, Raw Dallas Show

By Preston JonesOctober 9, 2025

Fresh off ACL Fest 2025, Wet Leg traveled to South Side Ballroom and displayed their staying power, which outlasts a sense of novelty.

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Critic's Notebook

Poppy Dropped Screams and Kept It All the Way Metalcore at Dallas Show

By Melissa "Metalissa" GuerreroOctober 8, 2025

Poppy’s North American tour dates ended in Texas, a heavy metal show at House of Blues that was dazzling and dynamic.

Critic's Notebook

The 12 Best Performances at ACL Fest 2025

By Rachel ParkerOctober 7, 2025

The first weekend of ACL Fest 2025 has wrapped up. We sent our Austin contributor, who saw performances by Luke Combs, DJO, Doechii, T-Pain and more.

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Critic's Notebook

Magdalena Bay’s Cosmic Spectacle Was Endlessly Captivating

By Kristin LockhartOctober 7, 2025

The pop duo’s costume changes, elaborate stage design and expert showmanship wowed us at House of Blues in Dallas.

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Critic's Notebook

Best Moments of Snaketoberfest XI: Somewhere Between Kegger and Concert

By Jamie VahalaOctober 6, 2025

Snaketoberfest XI in Garland was part keg party, part music festival and an all-around great time.

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Critic's Notebook

Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole and Jeremih Deliver Classics Despite Delays in Little Elm

By Eric DiepOctober 5, 2025

The first Tacos and Beats Festival brought some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B to Texas. It wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.

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Critic's Notebook

I Took My Wife to Ice Cube in Fort Worth. Here Are Her Observations

By Andrew ShermanOctober 3, 2025

Andrew Sherman steps behind the lens to write about Ice Cube at Dickies Arena. We can confirm he’s still on his “gangsta shit.”

Critic's Notebook

Dua Lipa Kicks Off First of Two Dallas Shows With Pop Masterclass

By Preston JonesOctober 1, 2025

Dua Lipa returns to Dallas after three years at American Airlines Center, paying homage to Kelly Clarkson by covering “Since U Been Gone.”

Critic's Notebook

Aminé Reminds Us to Take It Day by Day in Uplifting Dallas Show

By Eric DiepOctober 1, 2025

Portland’s “skinny leg legend” wrapped up his 10th show on his world tour at South Side Ballroom, giving fans both life lessons and political messages.

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Critic's Notebook

Aubrey Logan Modernizes Jazz in Windmills Showcase

By Austin ZookSeptember 30, 2025

The Austin-based musician spoke with us about her views on jazz ahead of her trip to The Colony.

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