{"id":2433482,"date":"2026-05-26T22:58:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2433482"},"modified":"2026-05-26T22:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T22:58:38","slug":"10-new-songs-of-summer-from-dallas-fort-worth-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/10-new-songs-of-summer-from-dallas-fort-worth-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"10 new songs of summer from Dallas-Fort Worth artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-thumbnail-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIndie pop duo The Blue Line is made up of brothers Michael (vocals) and John (guitar), who have shared a deep, lifelong passion for music.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"article-thumbnail-credit\"><\/p>\n<p>Carlos Cabello<\/p>\n<p><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The whisper of spring in Texas is coming to a close, the weather is heating up, and a likely unforgiving summer is on the horizon. Whether you plan on spending it posted up with your friends at White Rock Lake, taking scenic drives up to Broken Bow for weekend getaways, or just throwing back a couple of cold ones at a Dallas brewery, you\u2019ll <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/7-north-texas-songs-of-summer-12046899\/\">need a killer soundtrack<\/a> to tie to the memories you\u2019re making.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, Drake<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/pitchfork.com\/news\/drake-drops-three-albums-at-once\/\"> dropped three very mid albums on one night <\/a>that can keep you busy for a while, but why not go for something a little more bespoke and a lot more local? To assist, we have compiled a list of 10 tracks, all from local artists, in no particular order, that you should have on rotation this summer. Give them a listen and show some much-deserved love to<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/no-brainer-cure-for-paranoia-wins-nprs-tiny-desk-contest-40674036\/\"> homegrown musicians.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cGirl on the Run\u201d by Vandoliers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to soak up some sun far away from Texas, the Vandoliers\u2019 newest release should be blasting from your speakers when you cross the county line. Frontwoman Jenni Rose is never afraid of making big, anthemic declarations in her music, and \u201cGirl on the Run\u201d is no exception. It\u2019s all about living in (and leaving) a state that contests your right to exist; a sonic shot of adrenaline if you\u2019re an ally and a defiant slap in the face if you\u2019re not.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vmg-newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"vmg-newsletter-form__container\">\n<div class=\"vmg-newsletter-form__form-wrapper vmg-newsletter-form__step1\" id=\"vmg-newsletter-step1\">\n<div class=\"vmg-newsletter-form__form-wrapper-inner\">\n<p>Sign up for the Music newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vmg-newsletter-form__success hidden\" id=\"vmg-newsletter-success\">\n<div class=\"vmg-newsletter-form__success-content\">\n<h3>THANK YOU!<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re all set.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"vmg-newsletter-form__close-btn\" id=\"vmg-close-success\"><br \/>CLOSE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Girl on the Run\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4IEHHt3lkuE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201c2005\u201d by Sunrise Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yakob Dye and Julian Sol Jordan\u2019s Sunrise Academy project has been dropping dreamy, hypnotic tracks you can lose yourself in from day one. Perhaps more than any other band or artist spotlighted on this list, their music <em>feels<\/em> like summer. \u201c2005\u201d is their latest effort and one of their best to date, offering an easy-listening tune for Gen Z and carefully calibrated to feel like falling in love with poppy, warm and effortless sensibilities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2005\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ASXz3-D_IU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cDeep Ellum Blues\u201d by Carson Lewis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something a little livelier to get you in the mood for a night out, Carson Lewis\u2019 ode to Dallas\u2019 most famous neighborhood is a can\u2019t-miss, must-listen piece of work. Funky and soulful, it celebrates the way that a night out in Deep Ellum can help you find a new favorite band or bar. His claim that it\u2019s a \u201cno drama\u201d zone is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/deep-ellum-business-owners-on-navigating-ongoing-construction-40618472\/\">debatable<\/a>, but what\u2019s not debatable is how effectively Lewis has synthesized everything he loves about Deep Ellum into one rocking track.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Deep Ellum Blues\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JyLY3fIsUMU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201c27\u201d by The Blue Line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michael and John Rodriguez\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/the-blue-line-cigarettes-and-brandy-interview-22199540\/\">The Blue Line is one of the most exciting talents <\/a>on the local scene today. \u201c27\u201d plays in the tradition of 2010s alternative hip-hop, calling to mind artists like iLoveMakonnen. If you do a deep dive into recent releases from independent artists, you\u2019ll find a lot about being in love, but none that do a better job capturing the euphoric high of being in perfect sync with another human being.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"27\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wKu7RMsd9J0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cKeepin\u2019 On\u201d by McKenzie Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a new release with more personality and more attitude than McKenzie Brown\u2019s \u201cKeepin On.\u201d The song is funny and refreshingly raw, all about the struggle to make ends meet when you feel like the cosmos is in opposition to you.\u00a0\u201cI don\u2019t know about you, but it\u2019s my first time on Earth, And I\u2019m tired of feeling like an amateur,\u201d she sings. Independent songwriting at its most relatable, this should be in regular rotation when you need to feel a little less alone this summer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Music Video - Keepin On\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2rEZHneFbPw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cAnother Life\u201d by Shea Ferrara (feat. TUNDE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A boozy R&amp;B-infused song that harkens back to the music of the early 2000s, the kind you should listen to at dusk with a glass of wine in hand, Shea Ferrara\u2019s \u201cAnother Life\u201d is a sensual, melancholic reflection on a relationship gone wrong. Ferrara\u2019s smooth vocals are complemented by TUNDE\u2019s guest appearance on the track, as she runs through her own verses and harmonizes with him.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Another Life (feat. TUNDE)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NWqpT1QUIHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cShoot Me Straight\u201d by Joshua Ray Walker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beloved local musician Joshua Ray Walker is dropping his latest album, \u201cAin\u2019t Dead Yet,\u201d on May 29. He\u2019s already released several advance tracks, but \u201cShoot Me Straight\u201d feels special. It\u2019s a bouncy, energetic declaration that there\u2019s nothing he can\u2019t take on, as long as you give it to him straight. After his well-publicized <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/joshua-ray-walker-tropicana-interview-22493696\/\">battle with cancer<\/a>, it\u2019s hard to argue with him on that point. And as with the best of his music, \u201cShoot Me Straight\u201d is a catchy country tune that keeps the lyrics simple and focuses its experimentation on the underlying instrumentation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shoot Me Straight - Joshua Ray Walker (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chVOfzAyFes?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cPart 2\u201d by Zillionaire Doe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zillionaire Doe has been a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/best-dfw-rappers-ranked-in-dallas-hip-hop-21337374\/\">Dallas rapper to watch<\/a> for some time now. He\u2019s on a steady ascent, and his latest is an out-and-out flex of his lyrical chops. \u201cTapped in everywhere, I got long reach,\u201d he raps in \u201cPart 2.\u201d It\u2019s more than just bravado; he\u2019s something special, and it\u2019s easy to imagine a world where his influence is made manifest. The artist\u2019s breathy delivery, smooth flow and clubby beats combine to make \u201cPart 2\u201d the ultimate summer hype song.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zillionaire Doe - Part 2 (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X5x8e0dJ6Cw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cCrazy Love\u201d by Dev Wulf<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dev Wulf\u2019s songwriting chops and pristine guitarwork carry \u201cCrazy Love\u201d through from beginning to end. It\u2019s an invitation to take comfort in love, literally \u201cwrap yourself in a blanket\u201d of it, and feel secure. It has shades of Jack Johnson\u2019s sunnier tracks fused with something more atmospheric; a song for warm summer evenings surrounded by your favorite people, and yet another taste of the talent on display in Dallas\u2019 music scene.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crazy Love (Single Version)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q6s_eGYtiZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cFlowers\u201d by Gracen Wynn<\/strong><br \/>Indie darling Gracen Wynn is dropping this track June 2, but the <em>Observer<\/em> got to check it out slightly ahead of schedule. It\u2019s a worthy addition to Wynn\u2019s ever-expanding repertoire and perhaps the most confident she has ever been on the microphone. A lot of songs on this list are about love found or love lost, but none tap into quite the same emotional undercurrent Wynn draws on in her songwriting, and her ethereal vocals are one-of-one. You can check out a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reels\/DYfltmzJWDB\/\">preview<\/a> of the song now on her Instagram and pre-save it wherever you listen to music.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.dallasobserver.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indie pop duo The Blue Line is made up of brothers Michael (vocals) and John (guitar), who have shared a deep, lifelong passion for music. 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