Getting All Mixed Up with Spiral: An Introduction

Getting All Mixed Up with Spiral: An Introduction

Rinah Miller & Abby McCabe Assistant Music Directors A psychedelic, folky amalgamation of nonsensical fun, Spiral is an indie trio from Austin, Texas, featuring Jade, Magnus, and Andrew, who’ll have you asking, “What was that?” With roots in shoegaze, grunge, and influences from just about everything under the sun, Spiral isn’t concerned about staying within just one genre. Making their debut with the single “Pedro”, Spiral invites listeners to turn […]

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Hover, but it’s just Matt, but it’s still Hover

Abby McCabe Local Music Director It’s been almost a year since I published my long-form interview with singer, composer, music nerd-extroidinaire, Matt Abajian (Which you can read here… it’s great), and almost a full year since I was introduced to the wonderful world of Hover, an Austin-based electronic neo-folk project led by Matt and friends. After being introduced to the avant-jam vehicle, I had no idea how long I’d spend […]

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It Always Starts Mid Winter: Arranged in April Perfects Transforming Poetry to Sound

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist Arranged in April, native to San Antonio, has blown up the screamo/skramz scene with their exceptional mixing, passionate vocals, and undeniably powerful lyrics. Despite Arranged in April’s debut being only last year, they have already garnered a massive, passionate fanbase. Their freshman debut album, "Rooted in Desire," set the standard for quality, forcing them to put large amounts of effort into their future projects. Despite […]

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The Hypnotic Nature of Rodeo Blue by monde

Kathryn Akers Local Journalist To be honest, this article slipped my mind. I remembered this article a mere two days before it was due. My friend had me over at her house when I realized I really dropped the ball. When I mentioned how stressed I was over my impending deadline, she immediately had a solution for me. She introduced me to her friend, monde, who writes and produces […]

February 25, 2026 60

Lead singer Coco is pictured singing on the ground.

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Concert Review

Say Hello to Deseo Un Brillo

Abby McCabe Local Music Director On a rainy Saturday night in downtown Austin, I had the opportunity to see the wonderfully vibrant and ever-luminous Alma Muñeca. From drab to fab, my evening was transformed faster than you can say Deseo Un Brillo… Speaking of…Celebrating the release of their newest and first EP titled Deseo Un Brillo, Alma Muñeca delivered an insatiable performance Saturday night at Elysium, Austin’s premiere Goth/Alternative […]

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In Case You Missed It: Spit Fest

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist In a dusty parking lot on a late October night, guitars roared, crowds moshed, and community came together. With the shutdown of Alchemy Records and Private Park, finding shows has been more than difficult. Spit Fest came in to save the day and restore community during these difficult times. Featuring live music and several vendors, Spit Fest hit the mark with creating a fun space […]

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Photo of Keith Baierley holding a five-cent coin with a Buffalo on it. Top left writes A Keithing - Separate Checks

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An Interview with Keith Baierley

By Ava Broussard Local Music Journalist “The goal is to sound as much as myself as I possibly can. The best thing about music is you’ll never get there because there’s always more.” Singer-songwriter Keith Baierley is an aspiring musician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was fascinated by his musical passion whilst getting to know him at our workplace. I decided to interview Baierley in hopes of probing his drive […]

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ACL: The local artist guide for Weekend 2

By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist It’s that time of year, again, and the 2024 Austin City Limits line up packs a punch. With Weekend 1’s wrap up, the hype lingers in the air for round two. Not only have the large headliners put this year’s fest on the map but there is a prominent local presence, during Weekend 2 alone, that will give out-of-towners a taste for the Central […]

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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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