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03/03/2010

Q&A: Jake Wilganowski of Bridges & Blinking Lights

Team Clermont

Local band Bridges & Blinking Lights. From left, Mark Montoya, Jake Wilganowski, Chris Considine, Michael Lile

Bridges & Blinking Lights frontman Jake Wilganowski says that the band's experience on local stages is what inspired its approach to making a sophomore record. The just-released 'Heroes, Guns & Snakes' was co-produced by Echo Lab engineer (and Centro-matic member) Matt Pence, and recorded in a more simple fashion than its predecessor.

March 4: News on KXT, Bryce Isbell
Dallas' new listener-supported music station just met a major benchmark: The local-music-friendly KXT (91.7) hosted its first membership drive a couple of weeks ago, and received donations from more than 1,300 listeners, according to membership and marketing exec Deborah Johnson .

02/24/2010

Q&A: Sara of Tegan and Sara

Canvas Media

Sisters in pop Tegan and Sara

Fans who love Tegan and Sara's melody-rich songwriting and uniquely high-pitched vocals should find plenty of new favorites on the latest album 'Sainthood.' Since the sisters are scheduled to play the Palladium on Thursday, we caught up with Sara by phone from the road. She talked about the duo's early days and what makes its live show so much fun.

Catching up with the Rocket Summer
If you're looking for a musical pick-me-up, you can't go wrong with the melodic, bombastic power-pop of the Rocket Summer. The band's singer and songwriter is 27-year-old Grapevine native Bryce Avary, who also plays several instruments but specializes in drums, guitar and piano. Avary is busy rehearsing for a big show on Friday at the Granada, where he'll debut 'Of Men and Angels', his fourth studio album (which just reached No. 1 on iTunes).

Feb. 25: Nervous Curtains' new CD
Dallas' Nervous Curtains put out the debut record 'Out of Sync With Time' this week on Chicago label Latest Flame. There'll be a release party and show on Thursday at Good Records.

02/18/2010

Reviews: Hello Lover, Nick Jonas
Local CDs reviewed: Nick Jonas, Hello Lover, Eleven Hundred Springs, Phr0zen Body Boy

02/17/2010

Feb. 18: Menkena, Jason Castro and more
Dallas band Menkena has been developing its shoegaze-friendly pop tunes with frequent gigs since arriving on the scene a couple of years ago. Those who've come to love New York transplant Jimmy Menkena (right) and company will be pleased to hear that they're planning to release a new record next month.

02/11/2010

Q&A: Exit 380 singer Dustin Blocker

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From left: Jon Hutchison, Aaron Borden, Dustin Blocker, Bobby Tucker, Jeremy Hutchison

Exit 380 continues its exploration of new sounds with 'Cities/Townies,' a 5-song EP they're releasing later this month. It's half rock, half country-folk. We talk to the band's lead singer, Dustin Blocker.

'JC Experience' brings razzle-dazzle
Dallas musicians John Pedigo (of the O's and Boys Named Sue, right) and Chad Stockslager (King Bucks, Drams) are the stars of The JC Experience, a variety show of jokes, skits, songs and guest appearances.

02/05/2010

Hello Lover wants to seduce you
It's no wonder that followers of defunct Dallas rock band the Golden Falcons feel right at home watching Hello Lover . Both acts feature Rob Dunlap , a lead singer whose physical height (6-11) is only slightly less impressive than his surprising ability to seduce a crowd.

02/03/2010

The story of Smile Smile

Art by Chad Thomas

Smile Smile, comic-style

A comic-style feature on how the Dallas pop duo survived a broken relationship to create the new album 'Truth on Tape.'

01/28/2010

Maleveller CD release this weekend
Folks with a hankering for the hard stuff should set aside Saturday night to check out Dallas' Maleveller (right). The metal band releases its three-song debut EP Astronomer's Fyre at the Double Wide.

01/27/2010

Q&A: Midlake frontman Tim Smith

Jason Janik / Special Contributor

Midlake in downtown Denton on Dec. 29

The three-year wait for a new album ends for Midlake fans next week, as 'The Courage of Others' finally sees the light of day. We talk to lead singer Tim Smith about the album and more.

01/21/2010

Reviews of new local music, videos
Reviews of new local music and videos Captain Incredible, B-Hamp, Smile Smile, Division of Power, Jokersdeck

Shapes Stars Make tinkers with sound
Dallas' Shapes Stars Make is technically a traditional band. Guitar, bass, synth, drums – a basic lineup. But the trio, whose new eight-song release These Mountains Are Safe was produced by John Congleton (Paper Chase, Explosions in the Sky), doesn't make traditional pop songs.

Q&A: Pop singer Sir Silky

Photo by Holly Robinson

There's a severe shortage of provocative pop stars in Dallas, and musician Cheyenne Schweitzer is trying to do something about it. He's taken on an alter-ego, Sir Silky, and released Perilous Hits, a collection of infectious, funky pop songs with sexually charged lyrics.

01/20/2010

The Edge, Trees showcase local acts
Mark Schectman has a lot to do with KDGE-FM's recent increase in support for local music. Schectman hosts the station's Sunday night show, The Local Edge, and he's curated free concerts at Trees for the past several Thursdays. This week's lineup: Eaton Lake Tonics , Western Giants , Manned Missiles and Soulever Lift .

01/25/2010

Q&A: Chris Holt of the Slack
Chris Holt, lead singer for Dallas rock band the Slack, talks about the band's new album on Idol Records, 'The Deep End.'

01/26/2010

Altobelli leaks new album info
Dallas folkster Nicholas Altobelli has leaked some of the particulars of his next release, dubbed The Regulator. He's recording it at Pleasantry Lane with the help of Salim Nourallah and a few other local musicians as backing players, including the lovely Becky Middleton on keys.

Best local music albums of '09
Hunter Hauk's favorite albums from the D-FW area for the year 2009.