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Half Alive: Alt-Pop Band on the Rise

October 30, 2019October 22, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Susannah WilsonMusic Journalist “Are you here for the Half Alive concert?” The kid who approached me outside The Historic Scoot Inn in Austin was skinny, wearing glasses, and looked to be about 14. He and his posse instantly reminded … Continue reading Half Alive: Alt-Pop Band on the Rise

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A black and white close-up photo of indie artist Angel Olsen, with her hands interlocked and resting over her head

Exploring Angel Olsen’s Sonic Landscape

October 29, 2019October 24, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Ralph DavidMusic Journalist Angel Olsen’s fragile yet powerful voice has been a staple of the indie scene since the early 2010s. With tales of heartbreak and loneliness, it is not hard to see how Olsen’s vulnerability has made her … Continue reading Exploring Angel Olsen’s Sonic Landscape

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Rising Artist: Dominic Fike

October 29, 2019October 22, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Jenifer RomeroMusic Journalist As a prominent fan of Brockhampton, I follow the group’s social media closely and typically dive into what they post. Back in April, the group posted a link on Twitter to their YouTube channel with a … Continue reading Rising Artist: Dominic Fike

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Lacy, in an orange suit, suspends himself from an orange abstract shape. A guitar rests on another shape and the head of another guitar peeks from the bottom of the frame. All is set in front of a white background.

Steve Lacy: Apollo XXI Album Review

October 28, 2019October 23, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist Steve Lacy, 21-year-old Compton native, makes soft-funk with great attention to song-building and guitar-playing. He began making his music via mobile device. He first worked with an alt-funk group, The Internet, as a guitarist and producer … Continue reading Steve Lacy: Apollo XXI Album Review

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(Sandy) Alex G: Concert Review

October 27, 2019 Piper Blake

By Taylor Faber Music Journalist Whether the temperature is finally coming down or the temperature is finally coming back up, these transitional seasons we consider as “fall and spring” in Texas provide for a mysterious surprise to lead you to … Continue reading (Sandy) Alex G: Concert Review

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Tiny Moving Parts: breathe Album Review

October 25, 2019October 20, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Ethan BrownMusic Journalist Artist: Tiny Moving PartsAlbum: breatheLabel: Hopeless RecordsWebsite Tiny Moving Parts are a midwestern emo band which is a mixture of indie and math rock drawing inspiration from the ’90s emo scene. It’s characterized by bright, open … Continue reading Tiny Moving Parts: breathe Album Review

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The Paranoyds: Carnage Bargain Review

October 25, 2019October 18, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Ralph DavidMusic Journalist Artist: The Paranoyds Album: Carnage Bargain Release Date: Sept. 13, 2019 (Suicide Squeeze Records)  Website: https://theparanoyds.bandcamp.com/ Genre: Garage Rock/Punk Hailing from Los Angeles, The Paranoyds are a well-established DIY band that combines garage rock with an … Continue reading The Paranoyds: Carnage Bargain Review

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The album cover to “Take Me With You” features eccentric shapes, colors, and patterns. A cartoonized version of the 4 members is overlaid against a background of bright colors.

Summer Rental: Take Me With You Album Review

October 24, 2019October 18, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Lauren FloydMusic Journalist Artist: Summer RentalAlbum: Take Me With YouRelease date: Oct. 4, 2019 The first day of fall may have come and gone, but that hasn’t stopped Summer Rental from putting out their debut album.  The self-branded “San … Continue reading Summer Rental: Take Me With You Album Review

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The album features African-inspired patterns that circle around a group of people holding hands with a red, green, and yellow background, representing the colors of Jamaica. In the center stands a three-member family, also holding hands.

Junior Toots: A Little Bit Of Love Album Review

October 24, 2019October 17, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Saidif MejiaMusic Journalist Right now, the underground music scene has a heavy saturation of bedroom pop, old school-inspired and sometimes experimental hip hop, as well as indie and alternative rock. As a result, other genres like electronic, folk-rock, and … Continue reading Junior Toots: A Little Bit Of Love Album Review

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Concert Review: Graveyard with Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad at Barracuda

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Bradley Barnes Music Journalist They say nothing is new under the sun, and if you’ve kept an eye on pop culture, you’ve probably noticed how trends come and go in cycles. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, the audience at … Continue reading Concert Review: Graveyard with Billy King & The Bad Bad Bad at Barracuda

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Close-up of Black Basements vocalist Lisa Taylor, performing live.

5 Unsigned Austin Bands that You Should Hear

October 22, 2019October 17, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist The live music scene in Austin has been revered for decades now, with artists covering a diverse range of sounds and reaching world-wide acclaim. Legends such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Willie Nelson have called Austin … Continue reading 5 Unsigned Austin Bands that You Should Hear

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The album cover is a painting of a figure skater skating in what appears to be a galaxy with “House of Sugar” written at the top.

Alex G: House of Sugar Review

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Hope KronkeMusic Journalist An eerie, lush ringing enters your ears as House of Sugar, the latest release from Alex G, who is also known as Sandy on stage, begins to play. Possibly his most poignant and telling release yet, … Continue reading Alex G: House of Sugar Review

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An album cover with a rigid strawberry over a night sky. In the strawberry are the male and female love interests from the movie looking towards each other. At the top of the album are the words Across the Universe: music from the motion picture in large font.

Across the Universe Soundtrack: Still Relevant 12 Years Later

October 21, 2019October 17, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Recently, I forced my friends to watch “Across the Universe” for the hundredth time in the comfort of my living room, paired with the sounds of my off-key singing. Watching the movie and hearing the soundtrack … Continue reading Across the Universe Soundtrack: Still Relevant 12 Years Later

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Two Feet: Your Next Favorite Artist

October 21, 2019October 17, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist Zachary “Bill”  Dess is a singer, songwriter and producer, known by his fans as Two Feet. He blends R&B with mellow hip-hop and electronic beats. He can’t really be tied to just one genre, which helps … Continue reading Two Feet: Your Next Favorite Artist

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The Header Photo is a 3 by 3 tile of the album cover for the Euphoria soundtrack, all in different hues and saturations except for the middle one that is black and white.

A24’s Euphoria Soundtrack by Labrinth

October 20, 2019October 17, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Syd SmithMusic Journalist Artist: LabrinthAlbum: Euphoria (Original Score from the HBO Series)Release Date: October 4, 2019 Welcome to the mind of Labrinth, a man of many genres who left me lost asking if this soundtrack is another one off … Continue reading A24’s Euphoria Soundtrack by Labrinth

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Moonlight Breakfast: Affection Album Review

October 18, 2019October 15, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Katherine RobertsonMusic Journalist Moonlight Breakfast is a trio hailing from Romania but are now currently making music in Vienna, Austria. The three, Bazooka, Adita and vocalist Christie, have been putting out music since 2014 with their first full length … Continue reading Moonlight Breakfast: Affection Album Review

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Concert Review: DIIV at Mohawk

October 17, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Jake DromgooleMusic Journalist Ah, autumn in Austin, Texas. Where the temperatures rise and fall thirty degrees overnight, and sweater weather quickly becomes just plain sweat weather. Oct. 14 at the Mohawk was one of those warmer nights, made warmer … Continue reading Concert Review: DIIV at Mohawk

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MARINA and Her Diamonds

October 16, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Anthony VelasquezMusic Journalist MARINA, formally known as “Marina and the Diamonds,” blessed us with her Love and Fear tour at ACL live in Austin on September 28. With a high energy opener (Broods) and four contemporary dancers/back up vocalists, … Continue reading MARINA and Her Diamonds

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A Celebration of the Late Great Daniel Johnston at Mohawk

October 16, 2019 Lauren Jurgemeyer

By Jillian JacobsMusic Journalist On Sept. 11, 2019 a legend passed away. His name was Daniel Johnston. Johnston was a key figure in the Austin music scene. He made his debut to the town in the ’80s by passing out … Continue reading A Celebration of the Late Great Daniel Johnston at Mohawk

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Julia Jacklin Show Review

October 14, 2019 Piper Blake

By Madisen Gummer Music Journalist  Saturday October 12, Julia Jacklin filled The Parish in Austin, TX with her incredible vocals and meticulously thought out and nuanced setlist. Her ACL late night show gave folk rock fans from the area a … Continue reading Julia Jacklin Show Review

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