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Category: Music

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Hands making a triangle with the years 1993-2021

Daft Punk’s “One More Time”

April 1, 2021March 31, 2021 paigegreene07

By Sarah GrunauMusic Journalist February 22, 2021, marked the end of a progressive era for dance music. Pop electro duo, Daft Punk, released the news of their split with an 8-minute video posted to YouTube. The video features the two … Continue reading Daft Punk’s “One More Time”

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Saudade: Three Albums to Unlock a Certain Nostalgia

April 1, 2021March 29, 2021 ktsw899

By Daniel Barrett Music Journalist In one way or another, we’ve all made sacrifices over the past ten-or-so months. “Sacrifice” is a broad word, and it means something different to everyone, but to some degree, we’ve all had to adjust … Continue reading Saudade: Three Albums to Unlock a Certain Nostalgia

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The album cover is a portrait of Arlo Parks, sitting with her foot propped up against the background of a beige curtain

Arlo Parks: Collapsed in Sunbeams Album Review

March 31, 2021March 28, 2021 paigegreene07

By Daniel BarrettMusic Journalist Sleeping-in on a Sunday morning, waking up to soft rays of sunlight peeking through the blinds. Beginning the day with a hot shower as the smell of fresh-brewed coffee floats its way over from the kitchen. … Continue reading Arlo Parks: Collapsed in Sunbeams Album Review

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Music from Japan

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 ktsw899

By Diamond Marie PedrozaMusic Journalist Below I have highlighted some of my favorite musicians from Japan and divided them based on my most listened to genres. English words are used by some of the bands because they prefer to sing … Continue reading Music from Japan

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Alaska Reid walks through a puddle, with a big bunny and a mountain view in the background.

Alaska Reid: Big Bunny EP Review

March 29, 2021March 28, 2021 paigegreene07

By Jared PayneMusic Journalist Alaska Reid has been playing gigs since she was 14 years old. The Montana native grew up in a very small town and attended a school that consisted of only one room. Reid fits the “small … Continue reading Alaska Reid: Big Bunny EP Review

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This is the cover art to Minnie Riperton's Adventures in Paradise

The Women Behind Hip-Hop

March 26, 2021April 13, 2021 Rachael Gerron

Jesse RodriguezMusic Journalist The integral part that these women played in hip-hop is often overlooked, simply because the work they put in was behind the scenes and years before they got to be a part of hip-hop. Without these artists … Continue reading The Women Behind Hip-Hop

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Silk Sonic cover photo for “Leave the Door Open” debut single. Pictured is Bruno Mars left and Anderson Paak right.

The Beginning of Silk Sonic

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 paigegreene07

By Paris FosterMusic Journalist During the 63rd annual Grammy award ceremonies, the world was given a sample of the new R&B super-mega-ultra group that is, Silk Sonic. Fronted by maestros Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak, Silk Sonic arose through the … Continue reading The Beginning of Silk Sonic

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Women in Hip-Hop Playlist 2

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Rachael Gerron

By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Director  Women rappers and artists aren’t always highlighted in hip-hop which is presented as male-dominated. However, women are essential to the genre from top to bottom. That is more prevalent than ever as women rappers have risen … Continue reading Women in Hip-Hop Playlist 2

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Megan Thee Stallion

March 22, 2021March 21, 2021 Rachael Gerron

By Michael KaiserMusic Journalist Houston local Megan Jovon Ruth Pete has made a name for herself as one of the most talented and influential rappers in the game right now. Since her musical debut in 2016, Megan, known as Megan … Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion

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The New Era of Soul Playlist

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 Rachael Gerron

Jesse RodriguezMusic Journalist The sound of late 50s and early ‘60s soul music was such a niche time for music and from the wise words of Mr. Brown Eyed Soul himself, Sunny Ozuna, “It can never be duplicated.” Instead of … Continue reading The New Era of Soul Playlist

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Kendra Sells’ new single, "U n Me" album art, which features two abstractly painted heads.

Kendra Sells and Her Upcoming Solo EP

March 21, 2021March 18, 2021 andieemau

By Samantha Oesch Music Journalist Pandemic life has been drastically different, but it has not stopped Austin-based solo artist Kendra Sells from creating. Sells, singer of local neo-soul group Blumoon, has stepped out of her comfort zone in writing her … Continue reading Kendra Sells and Her Upcoming Solo EP

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Pom Poko: Cheater Album Review

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 ktsw899

By Diamond Marie PedrozaMusic Journalist In January 2021, Pom Poko released their sophomore album, Cheater. Not only is Cheater their best album yet, but each of its 10 songs provides excellent material to dance to. Pom Poko is a Norwegian … Continue reading Pom Poko: Cheater Album Review

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Renaissance-esque painting of a woman sitting, with the middle of the painting looking badly damaged, masking the woman’s lower jaw and chest

The Veils: Total Depravity Album Review

March 17, 2021March 14, 2021 andieemau

By Joaquin RoblesMusic Journalist As the Catholic doctrine of total depravity speaks to the sinfulness and corruption of human nature, The Veils parallel this mindset in their 2016 album of the same name. Total Depravity speaks volumes, features dark and … Continue reading The Veils: Total Depravity Album Review

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Art cover for album Blood, Piss, Religion, Pain which features an illustration of a surreal-like naked fairy, swan, apple and ladder leading up to a burning candle.

Karaoke: Blood, Piss, Religion, Pain Album Review

March 16, 2021March 14, 2021 andieemau

By Victor GuevaraMusic Journalist The second full-length album by Karaoke (a fairly new collaborative band based out of Atlanta) is nothing less than hypnotizing. Before even listening to the album, the title alone already sets the tone for the kind … Continue reading Karaoke: Blood, Piss, Religion, Pain Album Review

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Up close picture of A$AP Rocky with his hands covering his mouth.

Revisiting AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP

March 16, 2021March 10, 2021 paigegreene07

By Jennifer Romero Music Journalist  Nearly six years ago on May, 26th, 2015, A$AP Rocky released his second studio album titled AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP. This hour-long project showcased hit features from artists such as ScHoolboy Q, UGK and Kanye West. During the … Continue reading Revisiting AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP

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Image of the art cover for Drop Nineteens' album Delaware, a photo of a young women with short blonde hair looking at the camera in front of a barbershop, holding a gun

Drop Nineteens: A Shoegaze Phenomenon

March 15, 2021March 14, 2021 andieemau

By Lesly MilanMusic Journalist When the popular UK shoegaze genre spread into the United States, bands like Drop Nineteens began to experiment with the shoegaze sound. While the genre had already been popularized by bands like Cocteau Twins, Slowdive and … Continue reading Drop Nineteens: A Shoegaze Phenomenon

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The beatles 8th studio album cover, featuring the Beatles and many interesting characters in row formation

Breakdown of The Sgt Pepper’s Album Cover

March 15, 2021March 12, 2021 paigegreene07

By Paris FosterMusic Journalist Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was The Beatles’ eighth studio album and was released on May 26th, 1967. As a precursor to the youth movement known as the Summer of Love, this album explored many … Continue reading Breakdown of The Sgt Pepper’s Album Cover

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Image of Twenty Twenty's album cover with a dark blue background and the text "Twenty Twenty" and "Djo" on top in gold lettering

Joe Keery: Twenty Twenty Album Review

March 14, 2021March 13, 2021 andieemau

By Maddy LehrMusic Journalist Most people know Joe Keery as Steve Harrington from Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” You might be surprised to hear that he makes music as well. Keery started off in the psychedelic rock band, Post Animal. Once he … Continue reading Joe Keery: Twenty Twenty Album Review

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A pond with a bridge and a blue sky over with trees in the background.

Spring Break Quarantine Playlist

March 13, 2021March 10, 2021 paigegreene07

By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist While the state government passed new legislation opening the state of Texas up from COVID regulations, it does not mean we should start treating life like the virus is non-existent. For the safety of yourself and … Continue reading Spring Break Quarantine Playlist

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For That Special Someone

March 13, 2021March 8, 2021 ktsw899

By Shack KhozaMusic Journalist Artist: Mayer HawthorneAlbum: Rare ChangesRelease Date: December 18, 2020Website: https://www.mayerhawthorne.com/rare-changes-lp/ Funky Rhythm and Blues is the pure definition for this glorious album titled Rare Changes. The first song “Intro” is only a taste of what this … Continue reading For That Special Someone

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