God Does Like Ugly Album Review

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God Does Like Ugly Album Review

Emma Paff Music Journalist Three long years post-Forever Story, there is finally a new chapter from JID: God Does Like Ugly. This 15-track album showcases JID’s maximalist style with stacked features, dense lyricism, and dramatic beat switches. Leaning into his narrative, each song has its own message and theme. In his lyricism, he explores spirituality, ambition, love, personal growth, and emotional resilience. The sound has a dynamic quality, constantly shifting […]

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Confrontation, Confessions, and Conversations in Rap Music

By: Emma Paff Throughout the decades, storytelling in rap has shifted from straightforward accounts of street life to more cinematic tales. Nowadays, artists have been more heavily exploring topics such as mental health, addiction, love, and family, giving their music an intimate tone. This shift has led us to more conversational pieces, allowing listeners a quick glimpse into the artist's personal hardships. The incorporation of narrative and dialogue gives the […]

September 21, 2025 64 16

A packed crowd at Whirr’s sold-out Austin show, fans standing shoulder-to-shoulder inside the venue.

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Concert Review

Whirr Shakes Austin with a Sold-Out Shoegaze Set

Sofia Slack Music Reviewer Austin, Texas - The hazy blue lights illuminated through the thick smoke fog, and the frequency faded in the first strum of the guitar. The crowd was in a trance, still sweaty from the openers. The moment, the hours of waiting, and the congested crowd knew it was all worth it. For the rest of the night, the only thing happening was Whirr. Whirr is an […]

September 18, 2025 1861 12 2

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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 […]

September 18, 2025 37 4

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Everyone Grows Up; Earl Sweatshirt’s “Live, Laugh, Love”

By: Jonathan Marin Earl Sweatshirt is back at it again with his newest release titled “Live Laugh Love.” Marking the 7th full length album in the artists discography. We find ourselves in the new album traveling with Earl to a new period of his life. Earl Sweatshirt, now 31 years old has recently become a family man. Years of grief-stricken and emotionally confused songs on “Doris” and “I don’t like […]

September 17, 2025 107 3

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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 […]

September 17, 2025 148 1 2

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Mothership Show lands in San Martian, Texas

Marie Rios Ayala Graphics Assistant Mothership Studios. More often than not, this building is used as a workspace for artists by day, but if you’re extra lucky, it also doubles as a venue for musicians by night. Saturday, September 6th, 2025, was one of those fateful nights. So many incredible music groups performed for those of us in the audience, and three of those groups really stood out to me […]

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Trauma Ray: Fronting the New Shoegaze Scene

Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist The term shoegaze comes from the distorted and fuzzy noise of the genre due to the amount of effect pedals used, and originates from pioneering 90s bands such as Slowdive, Swirlies, and My Bloody Valentine. This atmospheric and blended sound has mainly defined the genre up until recent years, with a shoegaze revival steadily making a comeback and blending in experimental sounds and entirely different […]

September 9, 2025 198 1

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Before Brat: Sounds that Shaped the Dance floor

Marissa Quiroga Music Journalist As the temperature rises, we’re all wondering who will impact this year's summer with hits. After Charli XCX dominated the radio stations and became a staple on everyone's playlist, Brat reignited the club scene back to mainstream. In just four words, Brat became a revolutionary movement that redefined 2024’s music. Despite Charli’s popularity, the club scene is back in the spotlight. She continues to build upon […]

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