Short, honest introductions to independent artists across Dallas-Fort Worth: who they are, what they sound like, and where to start listening.
Cherry Mantis
An Arlington band together since 2018, mixing indie-pop, jazz, funk, prog and math-rock. Start with “SWEET.”
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Fort Worth garage-punk with psych edges, built around twin brothers Braden and Taylor Burgan and singer Tyler Waller. Their 2025 album White Hot is the place to start.
The Roomsounds
Dallas roots-rock fronted by Ryan Michael, with a self-titled debut from 2012. Try “Elm St.”
Right Behind You
A Plano post-hardcore band led by Bradley Blackwell, started in 2022 as a high school guitar club. Their debut album, I Must Be in Love, arrived in May 2026.
Amethyst Michelle
A Dallas alt-pop artist. Start with “Lie With You,” then “Shut the Hell Up.”
The Plum Boys
A Fort Worth band that played the Scary Mantis II living-room house show. Hear “Feel Right.”
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