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UK rapper Little Simz with a scarf wrapped around her head and black sunglasses on her face. She is singing into a microphone and wearing a black puffer jacket and baggy camo

Concert Review

2025 is the Year of the Lotus

Emma Paff​ Music Journalist Walking up to Stubbs Waller Creek Amphitheater, I didn't know what to expect. Little Simz brought her Year of the Lotus tour to Austin this past Tuesday, and while I was unfamiliar with her music, I was looking forward to experiencing something new. The gravel crunched beneath my feet as I journeyed into the venue. Stubb’s has a very rustic and laid-back feel. Vendors were selling […]

todayNovember 17, 2025 83 6

Vocalist Kadeem France taking the stage.

Music

Live Laugh Loathe As One

  Ethan McConnell  Local Music Director  When you think of the genre of metal, what comes to your mind?  The first thing that comes up are probably artists like, Korn, System of a Down, or Metallica, loud rambunctious sounds by men who love to wear a lot of black. The genre has always been known for its distorted guitars and jumping percussion layered with lyricism of dark themes, creating a […]

todayOctober 28, 2025 240 2

Doja Cat holding a red flower in a telephone box

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Doja Cat Vie Review

Marissa Quiroga  Music Journalist   Far from being just a Tik Tok Artist, Doja Cat has secured her place as the top leading voice in pop. Proving herself once again, we should take her seriously.  Although at times, artists run the risk of changing their identity, Doja Cat refuses to define herself. What truly sets her apart is the constant reinvention of each album. Whether it's her debut album Hot Pink or […]

todayOctober 15, 2025 126 4

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Floating Through the Noise: Levitation Recap

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director In the city of Austin, live music is a huge staple in the community. When down there there's an event for almost everyone to enjoy. With events like Free Week, SXSW, and ACL it’s hard to not enjoy the scene. Now with all those bigger events I’d like to bring all you lovely listeners to talk about one of my personal favorite festivals to regularly attend. […]

todayOctober 7, 2025 77 12

a full scale shot of the club location showing the size of the crowd for a listening party

Music

Lonely? Not When He Pulls Up to San Marcos

Ethan McConnell  Local Music Director  So, picture this, you’re chilling at work Friday and then boom, you get a message from your buddy asking if you’re wanting to see Destroy Lonely at the Marc on Sunday. Your mind races with numerous things. “Destroy Lonely is coming to San Marcos?” “Why the Marc?” “How?” “On a Sunday?” There’s no time to really think so you just respond that you’re all for […]

todayOctober 4, 2025 140 2

Following Artist ranging from, Selena, Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, and Jenni Rivera. Selena is holding a grammy. Celia Cruz singing with the Cuban flag around her shoulders. Gloria Estefan performing. Jenni Rivera singing with mariachi playing behind her.

Music

Women who redefined Latin music  

Music Journalist Marissa Quiroga Historically, the music industry, particularly Latin music, were performed by men. These following artists have truly reshaped Latin music by defying a male dominated genre. After countless efforts to break into the music industry, these artists have earned recognition and redefined music, paving a way for future Latin artists to continue thriving on a global stage.   Celia Cruz:  Known as the “Queen of Salsa”, Celia Cruz […]

todayOctober 4, 2025 74 4 2

Picture collage from Multiple pictures taken from tomorrow by together Act: Tomorrow world tour Dallas set.

Music

Act Tomorrow Recap

Rubi Guzman  Music Journalist    On September 16, K-pop group Tomorrow X Together brought their Act: Tomorrow world tour to the American Airlines Center, performing for thousands of fans eager for the group’s return to Texas.  The tour follows the July 21 release of the group’s latest album, The Name Chapter: Together. Known as the first K-pop act to perform at the Lollapalooza music festival, TXT has quickly become a […]

todaySeptember 22, 2025 142 33

Person playing guitar in the background. Words in cut out magazine font saying rock en Espanol which translates to rock in Spanish.

Features

Music en Espanol 

Marissa Quiroga Music Journalist As we enter September, we begin to celebrate the diversity, perseverance, and innovation of Hispanic culture by devoting the entire month to commemorating heritage. By honoring its beautiful history, we are recognizing the significance of Latin rock and the impact it continues to have.   The global hit song “La Bamba” by Richie Valens inspired a cultural shift in rock music. This song established belonging in global […]

todaySeptember 18, 2025 46 4

A panoramic view of downtown Austin Texas showing modern skyscrapers under a cloudy sky.

Music

Tejano and Conjunto music  

Rubi Guzman  Music Journalist  Growing up in Central Texas exposed me to a vibrant fusion of musical influences. The region serves as a melting pot for diverse genres, shaped by waves of migration and cultural exchange. This blend of traditions has made Texas the birthplace of unique musical styles, particularly conjunto, a genre that reflects the state's rich Mexican-American heritage and immigrant history.  The Butler School of Music at the […]

todaySeptember 17, 2025 199 1 2

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