Mineral: Texas Spun Emo

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Mineral: Texas Spun Emo

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist The resurgence of second wave emo through social media has brought thousands of new fans to bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, Cap’n Jazz, and Braid. Seemingly, there are little to no prominent second wave emo bands from the Lone Star State of Texas. However, one hidden gem reigns supreme, Mineral. Originating from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas, Mineral is claimed to be a classic staple of the second wave emo genre. Because of this, Mineral’s […]

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Emo is Deeper Than You Think

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist Emo as an artform has had a major resurgence through the 2020’s, whether it be through fashion, art, or music. Like a lot of subgenres, microgenres, or movements develop behind the scenes. In emo’s example, there have been five major “waves” of emo, each having their own distinct sound and bands while still holding true to emo as an overall genre. Many people consider emo to be strictly My Chemical Romance, Pierce the Veil, and other bands […]

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We Belong Together

Kathryn Akers Local Music Journalist Harry Styles has starved fans of new music for just over three years. Fans started to worry that this hiatus would turn into retirement. That was until January 22, 2026, when Harry released his new single, “Aperture,” which preluded a bigger project, Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally. Followers of Harry were elated at this news, especially because his last album, Harry’s House, was released […]

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It Always Starts Mid Winter: Arranged in April Perfects Transforming Poetry to Sound

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist Arranged in April, native to San Antonio, has blown up the screamo/skramz scene with their exceptional mixing, passionate vocals, and undeniably powerful lyrics. Despite Arranged in April’s debut being only last year, they have already garnered a massive, passionate fanbase. Their freshman debut album, "Rooted in Desire," set the standard for quality, forcing them to put large amounts of effort into their future projects. Despite […]

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The Official Avant-Guide to SXSW 2026

Abby McCabe Local Music Director SXSW is one of the biggest media gatherings in the country, and guess what? It’s right in our backyard. Well, more like 30 miles away, but… You get the picture... Whether or not you’ve built a strategy guide for attacking this year's festivities, don’t worry. I’m here to guide you through all the not-so-normal, dynamic, must-see acts rolling into town in just a few short […]

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Emo From Unlikely Places: At the Drive-in

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist When you think about locations where emo truly flourished, high-profile locations like Seattle, San Francisco, or Washington D.C. likely come to mind. Upsetting the expectations of where emo thrives, At the Drive-In originated from El Paso, Texas in the mid-90’s. Known for their hard-hitting melodies, At the Drive-In has garnered a cultlike following after releasing their third full-length studio album, “Relationship of Command”. Leadup to “Relationship of Command” Founded in 1994, At the Drive-In was most notable for its intense underground performances. Their first tour across the Lone […]

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Say Hello to Deseo Un Brillo

Abby McCabe Local Music Director On a rainy Saturday night in downtown Austin, I had the opportunity to see the wonderfully vibrant and ever-luminous Alma Muñeca. From drab to fab, my evening was transformed faster than you can say Deseo Un Brillo… Speaking of…Celebrating the release of their newest and first EP titled Deseo Un Brillo, Alma Muñeca delivered an insatiable performance Saturday night at Elysium, Austin’s premiere Goth/Alternative […]

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Potentially Egregious Error: An Outlier of Emo

Juniper Wolff Music Journalist Potentially Egregious Error, most known as P.E.E., is an anomaly of an indie emo band from the '90s. Their 1996 freshman album, “Now, More Charm and More Tender,” is one of the more unique projects that came out of the second wave emo scene. Sporting a very interesting band name and album cover, P.E.E. uses its distinctive, stand-out nature to continue growing in popularity decades after […]

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The Hill Country Community Band, Beethoven, and Bonaparte: Exploring Heroism through the Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” in Eb Major, Op. 55

Allyson Bowman Local Music Journalist Ludwig Van Beethoven was in his mid-20s as he wrote his third symphony, at the time nearing deafness. Eroica, translated “Hero” in English, is an overall architectural feat of early modern music; although ultimately overshadowed by his later, more famous works, it was the first of its kind in epic nature and exemplary in the composer’s pioneering of dissonance as a mode of suspense. The […]

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