Blog: DC9 At Night

In 2008, influential Canadian heavy metal forerunners Anvil finally tasted the fame that had eluded them for decades, thanks to the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Instead of becoming nov... Continue reading "Anvil's Steve "Lips" Kudlow Talks About His Dreams and the Evolution of Metal" >

The second installment of the Observer and KXT's monthly Triple Play series goes down next Thursday, February 16. You know the drill, right? Three emerging acts from Dallas, Fort Worth and Dento... Continue reading "Triple Play Round Two: Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Salim Nourallah and Jessie Frye" >

In honor of Evan Dando and his band The Lemonheads being at the Prophet Bar tonight, I thought I might share with the readers of DC9 some of the pitfalls of being a music writer. Sure, there are... Continue reading "The Five Best and Worst Musicians to Interview" >

Among the colorful palette of artists in pop music today, I've noticed parallels between M.I.A. and Kanye West. Both have taken their wealth and branched out into other artistic media, both rare... Continue reading "The Problem With... M.I.A.'s "Bad Girls"" >

This week in print, I check in with Sarah Alexander and Nevada Hill, two Denton musicians who host Tiger Dick, a weekly radio show devoted to the unheard and unseen. Dallas Distortion Music ch... Continue reading "This Week In Print: Tiger Dick, Dallas Distortion Music and More Ringing in the Ears" >

Sunday afternoon at the Webb Gallery promises to be quite the feat of synergy, which seems to be a keyword on the blog this week. The Waxahachie gallery and Good Records are combining forces to ... Continue reading "Sunday at Webb Gallery: Get Your Groove On With Jad Fair, Tim Kerr, Will Johnson and Dan Phillips" >

Doomtree Dan's Silverleaf Tuesday, February 7 In a year spent throne-watching, Doomtree's 2011 release, No Kings, was an interesting comment on hip-hop's climate. Excessive in its own right, t... Continue reading "Doomtree's Group Think at Dan's Silverleaf" >

Poster of the Week has been on hiatus for a bit, but we had to bring it back when we saw this poster for Thurston Moore's show on Friday. Local artist Scott Spooner says he was inspired by the so... Continue reading "Poster of the Week: Thurston Moore at the Texas Theatre" >

Since You Me at Six is already a major success in their home country of England, Josh Franceschi and crew have now set their sights on conquering America. To that end, the pop-punk five-piece ... Continue reading "Josh Franceschi of You Me at Six Talks Shooting in Texas and Being the Best Band in Britain" >

Dallas five-piece The Blurries are riding high from the accolades of last year's Paper Cuts. With upcoming appearances at Dada and 35 Denton, bassist Andy Lester took some time out to talk about ... Continue reading "Andy Lester on Bad Religion, PJ Harvey and Playing "Jazz" with the Blurries" >

Welcome to Local Music 'Mericans, where we get to know the people behind the scenes in Dallas/Fort Worth music. If you play your cards right with a local music venue, all you need is a huge pict... Continue reading "Booze Snow Cones and Magical Tacos: Jeremy Poyo Is Home at LaGrange" >

Why does every band these days with a reverb pedal and penchant for black leather jackets get compared to the Jesus & Mary Chain? Because the brothers Reid paved the way for them with 1985's Psy... Continue reading "The Jesus and Mary Chain Added to 35 Denton" >

Looks like Texas will have to wait a while for St. Vincent to come back, though I would probably stab someone in the eye with a spork to see her and Tune-yards perform their West Coast shows in A... Continue reading "Watch: St. Vincent's New Video For "Cheerleader"" >

There are few things that cure day-after-drinking hell better than a Bloody Mary. It's got to be a salad in a glass for the really bad ones, when you feel heavy at the forehead like a sledgeham... Continue reading "10 Albums That Cure a Bad Hangover " >

With all our Madonna pre- and post-Super Bowl fanaticism in the bag, of course she's going to announce her world tour. And she's coming to American Airlines Center on Saturday, October 20, roug... Continue reading "Madonna! Is! Coming! To! Dallas!" >

Judging by Jillian Edwards' recently released sophomore effort, Head First, the Richardson-bred singer-songwriter shouldn't have much trouble making it in Nashville. Tunes such as "No Other Pla... Continue reading "Jillian Edwards Dives Head First Into Nashville" >

King Khan & the Shrines Sons of Hermann Hall Monday, February 6 It's hard to tell who King Khan is channeling when he gets on stage. James Brown comes to mind first, as does Screamin' Jay Hawk... Continue reading "King Khan & the Shrines Land Their Freak at Sons of Hermann Hall" >

​Looks like the 2012 apocalypse predicted by the Mayans is taking a completely unexpected form. That's right: Creed has announced a tour that will come to Grand Prairie's Verizon Theatre on Wedn... Continue reading "With Arms Wide Shut: Creed To Play Verizon Theatre" >

If I had to explain Madonna's Super Bowl performance in one word that isn't followed by question marks and exclamation points, it would be synergy. She was in a commercial before the event, and... Continue reading "Culture Club: A Few Thoughts on Madonna's Halftime Performance " >

Well, the weekend is over and I am still trying to remove my neon pink lipstick from the super fun wedding reception the Observer staff ingested too many jello shots at. All in the name of art, ... Continue reading "Vinyl Fantasy Brings Out Wenches and Obtuse '70s Sex Music " >