By Stacey RamirezWeb Content Contributor Brianna Maciel is a senior and a biology major pre-med student at Texas State. Most people imagine that talking to a pre-med student means hearing their stories about long study sessions and countless science classes. But for Maciel, she says the story she’ll remember most from college is barricading for Brockhampton at Austin City Limits 2018 and meeting the boyband. It was the first day […]
By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist Austin City Limits is one of the most anticipated festivals in Texas. People come from all over the United States, and even some other countries, to attend the event. The variety of bands and genres is always diverse and caters to basically every person’s music taste. This year, there were around half a million people in Zilker Park for the festival. I chose to go Weekend […]
By Jake Dromgoole Music Journalist On a smaller stage on the western side of the park, music publishing company BMI hosted a number of artists on the verge of breaking into the mainstream. It was on this stage that I saw the artist I was most excited about this past weekend: singer, songwriter and guitarist Patrick Droney. Droney took the stage at three o’clock on Saturday October 5 and […]
By Tania Zapien Music Journalist For 17 years, Austin City Limits Music Festival has brought some of music’s biggest names and most promising up-and-coming acts to beautiful Zilker Park. This year is no exception. Of course, ACL goers have been anxiously waiting to be in the presence of artists like Childish Gambino, Billie Eillish, Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, 21 Savage and Lizzo for this year’s festival. However, there are many […]
By Caroline Janes Assistant Music Director Austin City Limits headliners like Tame Impala, Billie Elish and Childish Gambino (let’s hope his foot is a-okay this year) draw in thousands of music fans in each year. While big names get fans’ attention, some of the smaller acts can often go overlooked. The artists on the very bottom row of the line-up are all a part of Austin Kiddie Limits. Featuring kid-friendly […]
By Rikki Yanez Assistant Web Content Manager Now that the Austin City Limit (ACL) music festival is over, many people might be experiencing post-concert depression. Post-concert depression is a term used by frequent concert goers who miss the adrenaline and performances he or she experienced during his or her time at a concert or festival.This feeling is an understandable one, especially if it’s an artist you truly enjoy. However, aside […]
By Hannah Alvarado Web Content Contributor There were thousands of people, all jam-packed together in a group on that humid, gray and overcast afternoon in Austin, Texas. We all shuffled along slowly forward, but with growing anticipation, into the various lines that had formed. I obviously can’t speak for every single person there on that second weekend of ACL, but after having been in the crowd that evening, I say […]
By Garrett McGinley Web Content Contributor Finally, at long last, temperatures are kinda, sorta starting to cool; school in session and football is on TV. That’s right, fall is back and better than ever. Although summer is over, there is not necessarily a void of entertainment for central Texans. In fact, fall is when some of the most unique and iconic events in the area take place. SMTX Mermaid S.P.L.A.S.H.: […]
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor After attending Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) for the third time last weekend, I felt it was time for an evaluation. Like any large event, there are several different components that come together in collaboration to make ACL the festival that it is. Yet, just like any other music festival, it has its ups and downs. That said, some are better than others. So, here’s a […]
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