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

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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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Artist SOPHIE pictured in a galaxy background with clouds surrounding her as she stares into the camera

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Remembering SOPHIE This Women’s History Month

Jared Stautzenberger Assistant Music Director Back in January, it marked five years since we lost the iconic music producer and artist Sophie. She was a pioneer in the hyperpop genre and pushed a new sound into the realm of electronic music that the world had never heard before. Half a decade after her passing, Sophie’s music remains untouched with no electronic artist coming close. This Women’s History Month, I […]

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The photo shows the four members of Arranged in April posing in front of a car in the dark with the flash on from left to right: Chris Rawls (Guitar), Evan Anderson (Bass), Emory Anderson (Vocals), Hayden Brittain (Drums)

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Arranged in April in the Emo Scene

Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist The emo scene has had a revival in recent years, with many up and coming bands debuting and putting their own spin onto the genre. It’s out of this scene that Arranged in April emerged and has taken the emo scene by storm. Besides including screamo and post-hardcore elements, what makes this band especially stand out is their incorporation of spoken poetry, which speaks over […]

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ALEXSUCKS… But not Really.

Ethan McConnell Local Music Director Park the car underneath the bridge off east sixth. Walk through the streets of Austin as the cold air runs through my poorly knitted sweater. As I reach the end of the trail where do I end up, none other than Brushy St. Commons hosting the worst garage-punk band you could imagine (I'm jokin, I’m jokin). This was one of the shorter concerts that I've […]

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1st studio album cover of him climbing a monument

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Freudian: Unconscious Motivation

Ray Bellville Music Journalist (Rap/Hip-hop) Freudian by Daniel Caesar carries you through an emotional rollercoaster, revealing tragedy in relationships. Covering themes of working through infidelity and the recovery process after a broken bond. Each song demonstrates a period and process of a relationship through his lens with an interpreted version of the other in parts of the tracks. GET YOU https://youtu.be/uQFVqltOXRg?si=Qm0m8Yydcb9zxUBA How’d I “Get You”? The question posed through the […]

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Revisiting House Of Balloons on its 15th anniversary

Benjamin Kenyon Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist House Of Balloons is turning 15 on March 21. Since the release of his debut mixtape, Abel Tesfaye, better known to fans as The Weeknd, has launched himself to global superstardom. The Toronto singer has seven No. 1 songs on the Billboard Charts, headlined a Super Bowl Halftime Show, and starred in both a TV show and a movie (which have spawned some hilarious bad-acting moments). […]

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Unofficial guide to unofficial SXSW 2026

By Lillian Jones Station Manager It’s that time of year again! From March 12th- March 18th, the annual South By South West (SXSW) festival will be taking place in none other than Austin, TX. Every year, people from all over gather for conferences, film screenings and my personal favorite, live music showcases. While official showcases get the spotlight with big names such as Lola Young and Passion Pit, the real […]

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The album cover of “Sincerely,” by Kali Uchis.

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Sincerely, Love: Kali Uchis is Bringing Latina Identity to the World Stage

Enrique Lara Rap/Hip-Hop Journalist “Without immigrants, there is no America.” Kali Uchis shared this message during “The Sincerely, Tour” that just finished on February 28. During the tour, a video on the immigrant experience in America showcased videos of her youth and portions of the lives of Latinos in America. The American Dream is sold to all immigrants, but isn’t always delivered. As a Latina artist born to undocumented parents […]

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Digital drawing of 070 Shake performing with a mic in hand. The fan's hands are reaching up to her.

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Women’s History Month: Digging into 070 Shake’s Creativity

Emma Paff Rap/Hip-Hop Director There’s something to say about artists who shy away from constant exposure. 070 Shake is one of the most creative, yet reclusive artists I’ve stumbled upon. The first time I heard her voice was on the track “Ghost Town,” from Kanye’s album Ye. I was drawn to the underlying emotion expressed in her raw-sounding yet smooth vocals. Since then, I've noticed that her social media presence […]

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