KKXT-FM (Dallas, TX)

KKXT (91.7 FM) is a non-profit educational radio station that operates in Dallas, Texas, USA.

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Dallas-based singer-songwriter Jackson Scribner unveils new single, "Depression Kids"

3 days ago | kxt.org | Preston Jones

June 25, 2025 by When last we heard from Dallas-based singer-songwriter Jackson Scribner, he was bound for Europe and had just unveiled a new single. Now, Scribner is back with another fresh single, “Depression Kids,” which doubles as the title track for his forthcoming studio album, due out Sept. 19 on State Fair Records.
Dallas label Skylark Soul Co. invites you to listen up to its distinctive sounds at the Kessler

3 days ago | kxt.org | Preston Jones

Skylark Soul Co., the Dallas-based record label co-founded by Jeff “Skin” Wade and Josey Records’ Luke Sardello, is as much a sensibility as an imprint. “Yeah, I agree,” said Danny Balis during a recent conversation.
Homegrown Music Show: Cure For Paranoia, Amari Amore, CATERPILLARS

1 week ago | kxt.org | Jessica Waffles

This week, we honored Juneteenth with new songs from Black North Texas artists, including “On The Other Side” by neo-soul/r&b singer Ashley Kaee, which she wrote with fellow Dallas songstress Dana Harper. “What If I Could” by Dallas artist About You premiered on the show, ahead of his headlining set tonight, June 20, at Trees in Deep Ellum, featuring Jeff “Baby Snakes” Saenz & Sabrina Daly.
Newly independent singer-songwriter Allison Ponthier comes home to Deep Ellum

1 week ago | kxt.org | Preston Jones

Texas is never far from Allison Ponthier’s mind. Although the queer, Allen-raised singer-songwriter has called New York City home for the last few years, the 29-year-old returns often — literally and artistically — to the land of her birth. On the day KXT connected with Ponthier (pon-tee-ay), “Jesus and John Wayne,” a new single from singer-producer googly eyes featuring her vocals, alongside Joy Oladokun, had dropped.
Erykah Badu sets free concert in Deep Ellum on Juneteenth

1 week ago | kxt.org | Preston Jones

Erykah Badu is taking Deep Ellum to the world this week. The Dallas icon announced late last week she would headlining a free performance — “Badu Presents: Echos 19” — at the Bomb Factory, sponsored by Amazon Music Rotation. Tickets are required, and admission is first-come, first-serve, subject to capacity. The concert, which will feature an opening set from Dallas rapper Tye Harris, will also be livestreamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Longhorn Ballroom sets soft opening date for outdoor amphitheater | KXT 91.7

1 week ago | kxt.org | Preston Jones

As the Longhorn Ballroom’s year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary continues, the venue’s future is also coming more sharply into focus. A long-awaited outdoor performance space is finally in sight, according to press materials. The final phase of the Longhorn Ballroom’s meticulous restoration ends with the opening of the 6,500-capacity outdoor amphitheater, dubbed the Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater.
Celebrate Juneteenth with live music at these 5 events in DFW

1 week ago | kxt.org | Jessica Waffles

June 16, 2025 by North Texas is coming alive this week with music, culture, and community in honor of Juneteenth—the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Homegrown Music Show: Igimeji, Dezi 5, Paul Schalda

2 weeks ago | kxt.org | Jessica Waffles

This week’s show kicked off with Dallas darkwave synth-pop band NITE, and their latest single “Burn.” The song is an electronic-leaning cover of The Cure’s song that was originally featured on The Crow soundtrack. Catch the band at their newly announced show September 21 at Beat Kitchen in Chicago. We heard Fort Worth power-pop group Darstar‘s “Pony Girl,” ahead of their show June 14 at Growl Records in Arlington with Shortwaves & The No-Where Jets.
Dallas-based Afrobeat artist Baba Kuboye wants everyone to feel good

2 weeks ago | kxt.org | Preston Jones

Babatunmida (or, simply, Baba) Kuboye’s wish for anyone hearing his buoyant, vibrant, joyful music is a simple one. “Feeling happier, feeling lighter, feeling the good energy to spread good vibes to others,” said the Nigeria-born, Dallas-based Afrobeat singer-songwriter during a recent conversation. “I think good vibes make the world go around. Everybody always, usually, has some type of challenge or frustration — things going on in their world. Music helps to navigate that.
Before Wu-Tang Clan says farewell to North Texas, listen to these classic tracks

2 weeks ago | kxt.org | Preston Jones

Wu-Tang Clan is calling it a career. For what’s being billed as “The Final Chamber,” all eight surviving members of the deeply influential East Coast rap group — RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Killa — alongside Cappadonna and Young Dirty Bastard, who is performing in the place of his father, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, who passed away two decades ago, are touring one last time.