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Madlib: Sound Ancestors Album Review

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021 paigegreene07

By Victor GuevaraMusic Journalist The best way to describe this album would be a complete melting pot of culture. Madlib, the now-infamous producer, DJ, rapper and multi-instrumentalist completely shows off his masterful skill on his newest album, Sound Ancestors. Pairing … Continue reading Madlib: Sound Ancestors Album Review

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The cover art is a cassette tape case with the silhouette of a female as the main image. The title of the album sits on the left side of the cassette tape case while THEY.’s logo sits in the top right.

THEY.: The Amanda Tape Album Review

February 28, 2021March 2, 2021 paigegreene07

By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist After the release of their debut studio album Nu Religion: Hyena in 2017, THEY. returned in October of 2020 ready to make a statement. The tandem of Drew Love and Dante Jones followed up their impressive … Continue reading THEY.: The Amanda Tape Album Review

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The cover art depicts the Doctor Destruction character alongside the characters that make an appearance in the album such as DJ Buck Naked, Kyle, and Sharon, around them is a spaceship that’s going through planets referencing the album’s title “Planetory Destruction”

DOC D: Planetory Destruction Album Review

February 25, 2021March 2, 2021 paigegreene07

By Jesse RodriguezMusic Journalist Planetory Destruction is the debut album by Docter Destruction A.K.A “DOC D.” The album comes to us 70 years before its release as DOC D has built a time machine and is creating and releasing the … Continue reading DOC D: Planetory Destruction Album Review

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Steely Dan: Aja Album Review

February 17, 2021March 2, 2021 paigegreene07

By Sarah GrunauMusic Journalists Aja is the sixth released album by classic rock duo, Steely Dan. Members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker worked diligently to create a contemporary and diverse sound for this collection. Aja contains a well-versed fusion of … Continue reading Steely Dan: Aja Album Review

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Two San Antonio Artists Release Valentine’s Day Themed EP

February 13, 2021March 2, 2021 paigegreene07

By Samantha OeschMusic Journalist With Valentine’s Day coming up, people are looking for different ways to express their love. There are endless possibilities such as cards and candy, but a love song means something much more. San Antonio creatives Ultraviolet … Continue reading Two San Antonio Artists Release Valentine’s Day Themed EP

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Apashe Renaissance Album Review

February 12, 2021February 8, 2021 paigegreene07

By Michael KaiserMusic Journalist John de Buck, a.k.a. Apashe, is a 27-year-old DJ/producer from Brussels who is now based in Montreal. In his album Renaissance, Apashe showcases his production and compositional expertise by combining traditional classical music with hip-hop and electronic … Continue reading Apashe Renaissance Album Review

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"Eros of Dream" EP cover art by Martin Delgado, an image of two hands holding flowers.

Valentine’s Day themed EP release by two San Antonio artists

February 11, 2021February 9, 2021 andieemau

By Samantha OeschMusic Journalist With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, people are looking for different ways to express their love. There are endless possibilities such as roses and chocolates, but a love song means something much more. San Antonio … Continue reading Valentine’s Day themed EP release by two San Antonio artists

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Home’s cover features a translucent image of a topless woman layered on top of rolling mountains at sunset.

Rhye: Home Album Review

February 10, 2021March 2, 2021 paigegreene07

By Dillon VeazieMusic Journalist On January 22, 2021, Canadian singer Mike Milosh, under the stage name of “Rhye,” released his fourth full-length record, Home. Under the supervision of Lom Vista Recordings, Rhye released one of the most animated and transformative … Continue reading Rhye: Home Album Review

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Welcome to Aminé University

February 9, 2021February 8, 2021 paigegreene07

By Jennifer RomeroMusic Journalist Ever since I was in high school my friends and I would joke around saying that we always would listen to artists before they became highly favored. A prime example of this is Aminé’s road to … Continue reading Welcome to Aminé University

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Boygenius: Boygenius Album Review

January 30, 2021January 25, 2021 ktsw899

By Lea MercadoWeb Content Contributor Matador Records has become one of the biggest record labels in indie music. Although it seems counterintuitive for a record label to dominate a genre born out of independent production, Matador has managed to produce … Continue reading Boygenius: Boygenius Album Review

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Three Albums That Help Me Get Through

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020 paigegreene07

By Anna KeyserMusic Journalist  In the atmosphere that we are all living in right now, I usually turn to music to keep my thoughts at ease. I want to share with you some of the albums that make me feel … Continue reading Three Albums That Help Me Get Through

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COIN Virtual Concert Review

November 25, 2020November 24, 2020 ktsw899

By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor For the past few months, we have all sacrificed many things due to COVID-19, one of which being live concerts. Like every other industry that has gone virtual in response to the pandemic, the live … Continue reading COIN Virtual Concert Review

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The cover features a pitch black background with sharp streaks of white, grey, and red. The album title and band name is written out on each corner of the cover.

The Strokes: First Impressions of Earth Review

November 22, 2020November 19, 2020 paigegreene07

By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist Released right at the cusp of 2005, First Impressions of Earth is rock band The Strokes’ third studio album. Considering this album single-handedly kicked off my angsty teen years, I can’t help but hold First Impressions … Continue reading The Strokes: First Impressions of Earth Review

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20 Years Later: Revisiting Pedro The Lion’s Winners Never Quit

November 21, 2020November 18, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Everyone has that one band or musician that never fails to strike the right chords (pun partially intended). Whether it’s the sound, lyrics or mood they create, this artist is seemingly incapable of writing a song … Continue reading 20 Years Later: Revisiting Pedro The Lion’s Winners Never Quit

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Sasha Sloan: Only Child Album Review

November 20, 2020November 18, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Despite making music for nearly three years, Sasha Sloan’s debut album, Only Child, finally drops during a year full of upsets and disappointments. With her raw and honest lyrics, Sloan unpacks the complications of growing up … Continue reading Sasha Sloan: Only Child Album Review

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Wallows: Remote EP Review

November 13, 2020November 17, 2020 paigegreene07

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Following the release of their debut album, Nothing Happens, in 2019, Wallows dropped an EP for the soundtrack to this monumental time period. Remote documents the difficulties of love in the midst of a pandemic where … Continue reading Wallows: Remote EP Review

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Tame Impala: Lonerism Album Review

November 6, 2020November 5, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist Just over 8 years ago, in early October 2012, Tame Impala released their second studio album, Lonerism. Kevin Parker, the man behind the music, said in an interview with DIY Magazine that he desired to experiment … Continue reading Tame Impala: Lonerism Album Review

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Tommy Seigel: Another Century Wasted Album Review

November 2, 2020October 30, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Jennifer AriolaMusic Journalist As his first-released album, Tommy Siegel introduces us to Another Century Wasted–an indie alternative album that tackles the chaotic Trump era. Before he released this album, Siegel became well-known by conducting a challenge to create a … Continue reading Tommy Seigel: Another Century Wasted Album Review

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Julian Casablancas: Phrazes For The Young Review

October 26, 2020October 15, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist Over a decade ago, in 2009, Julian Casablancas released his debut solo album Phrazes For The Young. Best known as The Strokes’ frontman, Casablancas took some time after the band’s short hiatus in 2005 to compose … Continue reading Julian Casablancas: Phrazes For The Young Review

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Sports Team: “Here’s the Thing” Song Review

October 22, 2020October 14, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Chinny EgbunaMusic Journalist Ever stumble across something great by complete accident? While trying to listen to Tame Impala’s Let it Happen for the four-hundredth time, I accidentally clicked on another video. The link took me to a music video … Continue reading Sports Team: “Here’s the Thing” Song Review

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