By Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist As the fall season progresses, Central Texas creatives are becoming increasingly fueled with a desire to express themselves. Austin band, Euphonia, is an intriguing group that plays with a blend of ambient sounds, soothing synths, and organic textures. Their first album, Euphonia, was released on September 15th, creating a seven-track sonic journey of instrumentals and rhythms that guide listeners through serene, ethereal spaces […]
Maria Navarro Music Journalist As we await the release of A$AP Rocky’s fourth studio album, “Don’t Be Dumb,” I want to look back at his most divisive album, TESTING (2018). Released on May 25, 2018, and produced by Hector Delgado and A$AP Rocky himself, this album breezes through many themes and moods that will have you feeling almost every emotion possible. With the visuals of this album being test […]
By Adrian Escareno Local Music Journalist After listening to Off the Cobb, the new album by Austin band Hey Cowboy! I found myself mixed blend of melancholy and joy. Picture this: you’re cruising around Austin, navigating through the sea of food trucks and venues, with Off the Cobb playing in the background. This album feels like the ideal road trip companion and has quickly become my top pick of the […]
By Octavio Benavides Music Journalist The first time I saw Bosh perform was at the Austin High tunnels. I was surrounded by sweaty 20-year-olds and the smell of cigarettes. The day of work and school I had made me question if I even wanted to be at the show in the first place. The other bands came and went without much of an impact, but as Bosh […]
Lucas Holloway Local Music Journalist In the midst of a musical renaissance throughout the greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor, it is difficult to stand out against a multitude of phenomenal acts and sounds. While the central Texas scene is defined by the innovation of fringe genres, whether looking at the resurgence of new shoegaze acts, punk and psychedelia; a band from San Antonio is making their hometown proud through a […]
by Octavio Benavides Local Music Journalist The sound and style of Austin’s post hardcore band Die Mart stands out from much of the local scene. Their harsh, yet neatly, constructed instrumentals are matched perfectly with raw, visceral vocals of lead singer Cristian Reynoso. The energy that they can create during their shows is unmatched. Yet, like lightning in a bottle, their first album, EP (2023), captures their uniqueness and […]
By Cecelia Moore Music Journalist On April 19, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. Across its 16 tracks, with 15 bonus tracks as part of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, Swift takes you inside her deepest, most vulnerable feelings in her discography. Featuring her best lyricism to date alongside powerhouse producers and co-writers Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, Swift has yet again outdone herself. […]
By Ashlee Harcar Local Music Journalist As Austin Psych Fest approaches, many central Texans anticipate the ripple of notes and ethereal soundscape of indie music. Amidst this celebratory landscape, there lies a gem to be discovered; Still Corners’ latest album, Dream Talk. The enchanting essence of Dream Talk guides listeners through a journey of introspection and love, lyrically choreographing the intricate dance of life’s highs and lows. With the angelic […]
By Michael Ybarra Music Journalist It is very common for artists to struggle with finishing a piece of work. The final brushstroke, the final vocal run, the final edit. There is always something more that can be added or taken away, making it difficult to let go. It is hard to end something well, but Jacob Collier has perfectly concluded his entry into the world of music with the final […]
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