Know Good And Friends Bring Dallas and Austin One Hell of A Soulful Weekend
- EDM Texas
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
Written by Sophia & Aeisha
Now and then, a weekend reminds you what this culture is supposed to feel like. Shared movement. Familiar faces turning into new friends by the end of the night. A sense of connection that builds without force. Know Good’s sold-out Dallas and Austin stops on The All In Tour carried that feeling from the very first line outside The Studio at the Bomb Factory in Dallas and the Historic Scoot Inn in Austin, all the way into a hidden-feeling pop-up afterparty just blocks away. Across both cities, the energy grew only deeper, warmer, and more intimate, like stepping into a moment unfolding naturally in real time.
The weekend unfolded exactly the way a special night should. Lines wrapped early, anticipation buzzing before doors even opened. Venue staff in both cities set the tone immediately: friendly, patient, and genuinely accommodating. In Austin, Scoot Inn, an East Austin landmark dating back to 1871, offered an open-air setting that amplified the excitement. With Scoot Inn’s 10 PM close, the Austin crowd already carried a built-in sense of momentum.
In Dallas, the night ramped up quickly with KyDro setting the vibes high before OVEREAZY stepped up to the decks. He cooked up hypnotic, experimental beats that locked the crowd in, pairing colorful visuals with sharp, playful sample work, including a standout flip of “Like A G6” that projected well across the room.
By the time we caught his closing moments again in Austin, the transition into TERMINAL 6 pushed us forward as the live element took hold. Hearing their songs performed live brought a depth that recordings can’t quite replicate. Their raw, goosebump-inducing vocals hit differently. Between songs, they share moments with the crowd, including the reveal that they’re actually roommates with Know Good. That moment added a personal layer to the weekend’s chemistry.
When Know Good took the stage, both Dallas and Austin locked in instantly. Their melodic introduction set a cinematic tone, pulling the crowd into their world with their first note. Across both shows, they brought TERMINAL 6 back out, along with Aaron Page to perform featured songs, creating a collaborative night. Watching them move between instruments: guitar and drum pads, added a dynamic layer that elevated the experience beyond a traditional DJ set.
Pink Floyd’s “Money” flip and their track “Parasite” hit particularly hard live, with the guitar adding a textured intensity that translated straight through the crowd. Their sample repertoire spanned genres, weaving in flips and references to Aaliyah, Empire of the Sun, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Nicks, and a standout flip of “Daydream in Blue” by I Monster. Each selection felt intentional, adding both nostalgia and surprise without ever breaking the flow.
Visually, the stage design tied it all together. Neon-stacked dice lit up the space, paired with a lighting team that stayed perfectly in sync with every rise, drop, and emotional shift. Overall, the production created a fully immersive environment that pulled the crowd deeper into the experience.
Just when it felt like Austin’s show had reached its close at 10 PM, Know Good flipped the script with a surprise announcement: a pop-up afterparty just a couple blocks away. So naturally, we followed.
The second chapter unfolded at The Secret Garden at Inn Cahoots, a 4,000- square-foot private outdoor space tucked just off 6th Street, complete with its own stage, satellite bar, and lounge-style layout. The transition from Scoot Inn to this hidden enclave felt seamless, and its proximity kept the momentum going. By the time we arrived, MOODSWINGS was already deep in a groove, guiding the crowd with fluid transitions that felt almost liquid, as if the entire space were moving as one. One of the standout visuals came from within the crowd itself: Watson Maples flowing with poi balls and flowstars, carrying the same expressive energy from the main show into the afters. That energy became one of the most beautiful parts of the afterparty. You’d recognize faces from earlier, exchange a look, and suddenly you’re in conversation.
From there, the decks stayed hot. HAVOC’s B2B with OVEREAZY pushed the room deeper into a hypnotic moment: part chill, part immersive, fully locked into the groove. Later, Sylas of Know Good stepped into a B2B with mystery guest, LuShreds, shifting the energy into heavier territory with rap edits layered over thick bass and wobble. Once he took control, his command of the board was undeniable. He was looping, stacking, and blending tracks in a way that had everyone moving.
If there's one word that defines this entire Texas run, which honestly felt like its own intimate, two-city mini festival, it's organic. The people. The sound. The way strangers became a community over the course of a few hours. The way each space, from Dallas to Austin, from main stage to afters, supported the natural flow of the experience. Know Good and friends successfully a projected genuine connection, and carried it through music.
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