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Review: Dave Matthews Band can't get happy in Dallas

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Danny Clinch

"Then why in the world would I sing," crooned Dave Matthews, "if I had it all?" Read more

Review: M83 moves from the studio to the stage with ease

M83 Moves from the Studio to the Stage with Ease

Photo by Cary Darling

One could make the argument that French singer-guitarist Anthony Gonzalez is just a bit spacy. Read more

Mix 102.9 FM to become NOW 102.9 FM, bring Chris Jagger back to the airwaves

Just got a chance to open a Facebook e-mail from Chris Jagger --the former longtime morning host at KDGE/102.1 FM "The Edge" and then the morning host at KRLD/105.3 FM "The Fan" and its predecessor, KLLI -- saying that he'll return to the air Monday as the morning co-host on KDMX/102.9 FM. Read more

The sound that started Beach House comes to full 'Bloom'

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Sub Pop Records/Liz Flyntz

Beach House plays as if its music has all the time in the world. Read more

ArtsGoggle sets stage for new music venue

Generally, shows are worth seeing because of the bands playing them, but in this instance, it's more about the venue. Read more

'American Idol': The Final Three

'American Idol': The Final Three

(Michael Becker/FOX)

Not to be unsentimental, but with local girl Hollie Cavanagh out of the running, I didn't care much about the hometown visits on Wednesday's American Idol, and not caring made DVR viewing go much faster. I do care about the music, and the judging, which took places in three rounds. So ... Read more

5 Questions with Adam Lambert

Glam rocker reflects on new album, new romance and new TV singing contests Read more

Dylan Nirvana and the Bad Flowers take the 'Revolutionary Road' to Texas

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Special to dfw.com/Steve Watkins

If you ever want to annoy a punk rocker, start a discussion about what or who punk is. Do it in front of more than one punk, and it could end in violence. But CBGB, the notorious New York music venue, is one of those primary elements in the history of punk that few will argue about. One of the la... Read more

Review: Spiritualized embarks on a fantastic voyage in Dallas

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Preston Jones/DFW.com

Words were scarce Tuesday night at the Granada Theater. Read more

Preston's picks: Dave Matthews Band at Gexa Energy Pavilion and Rammstein at AAC

APTOPIX Dave Mattews Band West Point

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