03/03/2010March 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 . 02/24/2010Feb. 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.02/17/2010Feb. 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.02/18/2010Reviews: Hello Lover, Nick Jonas Local CDs reviewed: Nick Jonas, Hello Lover, Eleven Hundred Springs, Phr0zen Body Boy02/11/2010'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. 02/05/2010Hello 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. 01/28/2010Maleveller 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. 01/21/2010Reviews of new local music, videos Reviews of new local music and videos Captain Incredible, B-Hamp, Smile Smile, Division of Power, JokersdeckShapes 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.01/20/2010The 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 . 01/26/2010Altobelli 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.
