The Shape-Shifting Sound of Everything But The Girl

The Shape-Shifting Sound of Everything But The Girl

Jack Doczy Music Journalist Few bands have traversed as wide a musical landscape as Everything But the Girl. Throughout ten albums released between 1984 and 1999, the duo of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt continuously evolved, exploring everything from jazz-inspired pop to jangly guitar rock and the pulsating rhythms of electronic music. After a two-decade hiatus, they’ve returned with Fuse, a record that reflects their past while embracing the present. […]

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Features

The enigma of Dean Blunt

By Jewel Ogungbamigbe Music Journalist Elusive. Multi-faceted. Undefinable. All words that I would use to describe Dean Blunt. What makes him different from every other artist? Why should you be tuned in? While he’s not necessarily underground due to him accruing quite a passionate, although somewhat niche, fanbase in subsequent years; I would still consider him underrated at most. Roy Chukwuemeka Nnawuchi, commonly known by his stage name, Dean Blunt, […]

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3x3 album cover collage consisting of Jamestown Revival’s Young Man, Sunny Sweeney’s Concrete, Randy Rogers Band like it used to be, The Oh Hellos Eurus, George Strait’ Blue Clear Sky, Kyle Park’s Beggin’ For More, Roy Head and the Traits Live It Up!, Charlie Robinson’s Step Right Up, and Randy Rogers Band Hellbent.

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Culture

Five notable musicians from Texas State University

By Tyson Taylor Music Journalist Throughout its history, Texas State University has produced elite talent in various fields, from 36th President Lydon B. Johnson to Olympic Gold Medalist Charles Austin. Texas State alumni are leaving the university ambitiously driven and aiming for the stars. However, one field that I feel doesn’t get enough respect within Texas State is the music alumni. There are numerous, very talented artists and bands that […]

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Nayome sitting on an orange couch in front of an orange background framed by a galaxy-themed boarder.

Music

Nayome’s New Single “Universal Lover” is the Perfect Love Affirmation

By Samantha Oesch Music Journalist Naomi Sutton, performing as Nayome, is one to be on the lookout for with her new track “Universal Lover." The Texas State University alumna recently moved from Central Texas to Atlanta, Georgia where she now resides. Although she is not in Texas anymore, she continues to work with her strong ties back in the state with artists like Deezie Brown, producer Sam Hinds and more. […]

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Emily Wolfe's album cover for Outlier. It features Emily Wolfe lying on a bed, dressed in black, with a pink book beside her on a white comforter and tan walls behind her. On the nightstand to her right is a Trolls doll and a trophy.

Music

Emily Wolfe: Artist Review

By Christian Villarreal Music Journalist Two years ago, singer-songwriter Emily Wolfe from Austin, Texas, had released her first album and moved into the blues-rock scene. Today, Wolfe now has her second album released and is widely respected as one of the greatest guitarists of today. Wolfe has received praise from various national publications like NPR and endorsements from larger music corporations like Gibson, Epiphone Guitars, and Ernie Ball. Emily Wolfe […]

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