Alex Gonzalez

Dallas

Art and Culture Journalist at Freelance

News Writer at UPROXX

Music News and Features Writer at Collider

Art and culture journalist. Bylines in, @Variety, @UPROXX, @SInow, @Newsweek, and more. 30. UNT ‘17. RIP Nate and Sara. Spiritual. [email protected]

Articles

The Weeknd Sets the Date For His First-Ever Late-Night Interview With Jimmy Fallon [Exclusive]

5 days ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

The Weeknd may be one of the biggest pop stars in the world, but he’s still knocking out major milestones. On Thursday, May 15, The Weeknd — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — will appear onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. And believe it or not, this is actually his first late night interview. The interview comes as The Weeknd’s tour, The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn, kicks off this Saturday, May 10.
Behind the Scenes at the 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco

5 days ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

The stars were out in full force at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, as the biggest names in country music were seen at Ford Center in Frisco.In the days leading up to the ceremony, several stars were in town performing shows at The Star and speaking to fans and press — one of our favorites being Arlington’s own Mickey Guyton , who received the Charley Pride: I’m Just Me honor on Tuesday.On Wednesday, this writer got an early taste of the red carpet during a...
Mickey Guyton Says the Most Important Thing Is Standing Up for Yourself

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

Mickey Guyton knows the rules of the game all too well. For years, the Arlington native has put her heart and soul into her musical craft while opening the doors for a new generation of artists. But her groundbreaking musical journey didn’t come without its setbacks.Guyton, 41, signed a deal with Capitol Records Nashville in 2011, but it took 10 years for her debut album — 2021’s— to come to fruition.
Country Singer Dean Ray Lets Numbers and Signs Guide His Music

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

On his debut album,, folk artist Dean Ray traces back the experiences that have shaped who he is, from his youth to now.Ray, whose real name is Daniel Molina, is from Dallas. He recorded the album in a way that captures a cohesive story—a moment of heartbreak leading toward optimism about the future.
Jelly Roll Could Be Pardoned - Here’s Why Everyone’s Talking About It

2 weeks ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

Jelly Roll is in his winning season, and it looks like things are turning up for him. Still riding the highs of his latest album Beautifully Broken, Jelly — whose real name is Jason DeFord — is gearing up for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, for which he is nominated for three awards. He is also currently on tour with Post Malone on the Big Ass Stadium Tour, which is scheduled to run through September. But Jelly may soon be able to celebrate another victory.
Bumble Says These Are The Best Places For A First Date in Dallas

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

Summer is almost here, and while the season tends to breed a feeling of needing to be free, we aren’t above yearning for a summer fling. It’s 2025, so trying to find a date is just a swipe away. The actual date planning, however, requires a bit more grunt work, but it can lead to grunting work if all goes well. According to the popular dating app, Bumble, 74% of Gen Z singles struggle to come up with new date ideas. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of ways to spend time in North Texas.
The Blue Line Is Wearing Their Hearts on Their Sleeves, One Song at a Time

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

On any night in Dallas, The Blue Line is likely performing at a local venue or a stage they’ve created for themselves. Comprised of brothers Michael and John Rodriguez, The Blue Line has become a fixture at open mic nights and local arts festivals. The bros also go busking on the streets, sharing their alternative pop and R&B sounds with the city. Michael and John’s love of music runs in the family.
This Rock Band Holds a Guinness World Record for Playing Concerts on All 7 Continents

2 weeks ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

While some bands have international fame, very few of them get to play worldwide. Even less of them have played literally all over the world. To date, only one band has played on all seven continents in the span of a calendar year. The band in question? The one and only Metallica. Over the course of Metallica’s 40-plus year reign as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, the band has performed in every single continent on earth — yes, even Antarctica.
Somehow One of The Most Influential 80's Rock Bands of All Time Has Only Won 1 Grammy... And it Was For Country Music

3 weeks ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

For over 40 years, New Jersey band Bon Jovi has delivered several hits. Songs like “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and “It’s My Life” are guaranteed to get the dance floor packed on any occasion. But while these timeless classics remain favorites across generations, there’s one form of recognition these songs haven’t received — a Grammy. That’s right. None of the aforementioned songs, despite their generational appeal, have won a Grammy Award.
All 8 Kendrick Lamar and SZA Collaborations, Ranked

4 weeks ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

This year is shaping up to be the year of Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The dynamic duo wrapped up 2024 with Lamar’s fourth major label album GNX and SZA’s Lana — a deluxe version of her 2022 album SOS. The two kicked off 2025 with a bang, performing the Apple Music Halftime Show at Super Bowl LIX. Their momentum has continued in the weeks since, as they both earned a Billboard Hot 100 song with “Luther,” and recently dropped a visual for the track.