By Brandon Gutierrez Rap Journalist The world is filled with talented individuals, but when it comes to music, it's sometimes difficult to narrow down or understand the growth of an artist until their break out song. Once that hit record finally gets recognition, a newfound respect for that artist is established. Every artist dreams of getting a hit and every song is made with the intent of creating something that's […]
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor Attention, folks -- good music and good times are headed our way. JMBLYA music festival will be going down May 5 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin! Celebrate the end of the semester and kick off an awesome summer with a stacked lineup of hip-hop and rap artists, including J. Cole, Migos, Cardi B, Kevin Gates, Playboi Carti and more. Unlike other Texas […]
By Hannah Holder Blog Content Contributor If Spring is your favorite season, like me, then I’m sure you’re just as thrilled as I am that it is finally here! Spring brings more sunshine time, blooming flowers (mostly bluebonnets because Texas), warmer water and more outdoor activities. San Marcos is the perfect city for Spring because of its beautiful river, parks/trails, historic downtown and its close proximity to two major cities: […]
By Luke Baker Journalist Sudan Archives performed on South Congress, at South By San Jose during South By South West. Her music is a mix of EDM, R&B, and Gospel. Her tracks used a lot of tribal drum beats and on stage, she danced around with very flowy motions and an ethereal vibe. Her face would light up when she played a certain melody on her electric violin and the […]
By Brandon Gutierrez Rap Journalist Artist: CapCityJackk Album: Tales from the O.S.O.T.T. Release Date: February 2018 Website: https://soundcloud.com/capcityjackk The Austin based rapper CapCityJackk recently released his first full project, Tales from the O.S.O.T.T.. It’s a journey nonetheless for an artist to put together a series of songs that represent a comprehensive piece of work. I’ve had the privilege to meet CapCity before the creation of this project and (like most […]
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist Artist: Hovvdy Album: Cranberry Record Label: Double Double Whammy Release Date: February 9, 2018 Website: https://hovvdy.bandcamp.com/ Hovvdy, pronounced “Howdy,” was formed in 2014 by Austin natives Will Taylor and Charlie Martin. Their album, titled “Cranberry,” is there second full length album to be released in the past two years. In this album, the band produces a unique, lo-fi indie rock sound that is sure to […]
By Camelia Juarez Assistant Director Local immigrant groups such as Mano Amiga and Wimberley Indivisible, as well as students from Wimberley High School and other members of the Hays County community, gathered at the Hays County Jail to make a public statement demanding undocumented immigrant, Victor Rodriguez, be released. According to Sheriff Gary Cutler’s press release, Rodriguez was stopped by Kyle police for a traffic violation on Jan. 30. Rodriguez […]
By Camelia Juarez Assistant News Director Pro-life supporters from the Austin community gathered at the state capitol Saturday to fight for the lives of the unborn. The 2018 Texas Rally for Life commemorated the 45th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973. Mothers, fathers, men and women stopped traffic and marched up South Congress from City Hall to the state capitol to defend the lives of […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto News Reporter The Austin community marched from City Hall to the Texas Capitol in support of women’s rights on Saturday, the one year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. A rally held at Austin City Hall calling for Mr. Trump’s impeachment preceded the march. Women, men and politicians alike marched down South Congress Avenue, in hopes of inspiring a better tomorrow for women. Spirits were high during […]
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