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By Caleb Stanislaw Crisp as a starched pair of Wranglers, Uh Oh Jiminy ’s first single “Face the Music” possesses the polish and focus of a much more established band. More than a little country, this aspiring pop anthem encapsulates a familiar courting ritual: learning “Brown Eyed Girl,” then proceeding to (badly) sing said song […]
Read More Uh Oh Jiminy Single “Face The Music” Strikes A Relentless ChordIt Hurts to be Dead – Old Habits and Die Hards Goes good with: Old English 800 High Gravity Malt Liquor By Caleb Stanislaw There’s probably enough punk bands in Dallas to start a revolution, and standing out in The Scene–even if you’ve got great tunes, players, and presence–takes dedication and a united effort. The […]
Read More It Hurts To Be Dead’s New EP Goes Good With High Gravity Malt LiquorBy Caleb Stanislaw I’m getting completely lost in Manuel Bazaldua’s band Bummer Friend. Their new single “Fear the Future” feels hollow, defeated, and sad, but in a good way. Part of a summer series of monthly singles-releases, “Fear the Future” laments love lost from deep in the bottom of a well of sadness. The listener […]
Read More Bummer Friend’s Single “Fear The Future” Is Sad and Hollow, In a Good WayBy Caleb Stanislaw Ting Tang Tina is soooo good, it’s almost aggravating–I found myself wanting to hear more, and louder. Deftly executed, the musicality of Ting Tang Tina shines on every track. Irritated and jaded, a little pissed and definitely not amused, T-cubed goes great with your heartbreak and your frustration, but they don’t alienate […]
Read More Dig Into Love Is Trippy, Ting Tang Tina – ReviewBy Caleb Stanislaw Cody Lynn Boyd’s new remixed track from his previous Demo album The Late Recording, “Made of Stone,” has the melodic sensibilities of something very contemporary, while exhibiting the inflection, phrasing, and texture of a classic rock b-side. Spooky like a walk down a long dark hallway, mysterious in its patience with […]
Read More Cody Lynn Boyd’s Remastered single Made of Stone – ReviewFormerly known as Teenage Sexx the punk rock trio announces they will now be known as Upsetting| Sunday night at Three Links | Photo Credit: Jessica Waffles Sunday Night (May 13) The DFW punk group Teenage Sexx announced that the band will now be now known as Upsetting. En La Calle On The Street was […]
Read More Upsetting, Formerly Know as Teenage Sexx, En La Calle Talks With Drummer DeBoltJackasses on Pleasure Island (May, 2018) Sounds like: Less than Jake minus the horns By Caleb Stanislaw As I type this, Fat by the Gallon is venturing westward on tour supporting their new EP, Jackasses on Pleasure Island. Equal parts loud and jaded, Jackass feels at times like an exhaust vent for frontman’s Cloton Carty’s […]
Read More New Album by Fat By The Gallon – Jackasses On Pleasure IslandDeep Ellum Art Co Jeff Collins | Photo Credit: Andrew Sherman Opinion | By Andrew Sherman Being a DFW music photographer, you can imagine I see a lot of bands. A lot, 3-4 a night, 4-5 nights a week. As I have gotten older I have become more forgiving in my musical tastes. I respect passion […]
Read More Opinion | Inventing A Genre, Dallas’ Electrik AntsFather John Misty Closes Fortress Fest Sunday Night, April 29 in Fort Worth TX | Photo Credit: Benjamin Oliver Hicks | En La Calle On The Street The second annual Fortress Festival wrapped up Sunday, April 29, boasting almost 10,000 attendees through a late-spring weekend full of sunshine. With attendance up from about 9,000 during its […]
Read More FORTRESS FEST ROCKS FORT WORTH TXAll photos and Blurbs by Jessica Waffles of Waffles Weekly Music In 3D Series PHOTO: Cleon Edwards performs for Music in 3D at Three Links 4/9/18. The Music In 3D Series, brainchild of drummer Medrick (Medz) Greely & DJ Jay Clipp, premiered at Three Links in Dallas less than 2 weeks ago – featuring Cleon […]
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