By Juan R Govea Austin’s SXSW is drawing near and spotlight showcases are in the making as local and national gig spotters and show makers are setting up and taking aim at The city’s annual event. Spawning the hype, local music makers, Charlie DeBolt and Kevin Adkins of Denton/Dallas’ punk group Teenage Sexx; Taylor Smith, […]

Jesse Gage at Dreamy Life Records Photo Credit: Olivia Themudo By Leticia Garcia Jesse Gage is a singer, song-writer, drummer, guitarist, and bassist depending on the project. He’s been playing drums and guitar since he was 12 years old when he joined his brother’s punk band. That same year, in admiration for his big bro, he […]

Checkout En La Calle On The Street’s Up-and-Coming artists Page on The Menu. Nolan Ryan Robertson of The Hendersons at Lola’s Saloon Fort Worth | Photo Credit: Melissa Claire Spurrier By Leticia Garcia Nolan Ryan Robertson started playing guitar at 12 years old and piano at 15 years. His biggest influences are classical composers like Mendelssohn […]

Photo Credit: Erin Devany of All Hallows Productions By Juan R. Govea A somewhat spin-off convenience store mixed with live music and growler bar Midway Craft House located at 1115 W. Hickory St. caters to Denton locals picking up mart items on aisle 4 or conversing over a pint of house brew catching local and […]

El’ Kevon Sullivan of Covan Treez at Deep Ellum Art Co. Photo Credit: Andrew Sherman By Juan R. Govea The process of planning and building the 5,000 square foot Deep Ellum Art. Co. from the ground up has taken owner John La Rue more than three years. The venue hosting artistic expression from local Dallas […]

Let Washington worry about its walls. Down here, it’s time to take refuge in the music and secure ourselves in the music. Tickets are on sale; the lineup is out, get ready for the second installment of Fortress Festival. January 26 saw the release of this year’s lineup with no shortage of rock stars ready […]

By Juan R Govea The dance rock synth sound of DFW’s Svenny Baby’s 4-piece band does not lack the sound of music. The dedicated group has been together for more than a decade and dates back more than ten years with founding members Victor Toruno on keys and Dustin Johnson on guitar. The seasoned band […]

By Juan R. Govea Mostly attributed to the Hispanic cultural cuisine tamales are served year around at any Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants and local food markets. With tamale sales typically higher during the holiday season, DIY tamale makers and restaurants usually sellout of the traditionally corn-husked wrapped menu item making a noticeable profit for DIY […]

By Araya Alford I understand you just came out with a new album titled Paper Knife under your solo project Sur Duda, in ten words or less how would you describe this album? I think it’s a good record for a drive or train ride or something. It’s sort of about movement in a way. […]

By: Juan R Govea Taking the name after the Emperor of Ethiopia “Haile Selassie I, Jah Rastafari,” Dallas’ Hip-Hop artist Anthony Silassie has more than become a self-made musician in the Dallas music scene. Born in Ohio surrounded by the likes of several musical genres and influences such as MTV, which enamored his excitement of […]