Mineral: Texas Spun Emo

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Mineral: Texas Spun Emo

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist The resurgence of second wave emo through social media has brought thousands of new fans to bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, Cap’n Jazz, and Braid. Seemingly, there are little to no prominent second wave emo bands from the Lone Star State of Texas. However, one hidden gem reigns supreme, Mineral. Originating from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas, Mineral is claimed to be a classic staple of the second wave emo genre. Because of this, Mineral’s […]

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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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Emo From Unlikely Places: At the Drive-in

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist When you think about locations where emo truly flourished, high-profile locations like Seattle, San Francisco, or Washington D.C. likely come to mind. Upsetting the expectations of where emo thrives, At the Drive-In originated from El Paso, Texas in the mid-90’s. Known for their hard-hitting melodies, At the Drive-In has garnered a cultlike following after releasing their third full-length studio album, “Relationship of Command”. Leadup to “Relationship of Command” Founded in 1994, At the Drive-In was most notable for its intense underground performances. Their first tour across the Lone […]

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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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They Are Gutting A Body Of Water at the Austin tunnels

By Lillian Jones Station Manager A five minute walk through the woods behind Stephen F. Austin High School lies something unexpected. Once making your way over a wooden bridge that is much sturdier than it looks, you will find yourself in the heart of Austin’s D.I.Y music scene. On Thursday, Oct. 9, music lovers of the central Texas area gathered in the tunnels for a magical night of music […]

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The Hill Country Community Band, Beethoven, and Bonaparte: Exploring Heroism through the Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” in Eb Major, Op. 55

Allyson Bowman Local Music Journalist Ludwig Van Beethoven was in his mid-20s as he wrote his third symphony, at the time nearing deafness. Eroica, translated “Hero” in English, is an overall architectural feat of early modern music; although ultimately overshadowed by his later, more famous works, it was the first of its kind in epic nature and exemplary in the composer’s pioneering of dissonance as a mode of suspense. The […]

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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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Align Again by Phonefoot: A Retrospective Review

Juniper Wolf Music Journalist Phonefoot’s freshman album, Align Again, was an underground success- even three years after the album first released. Phonefoot is a 4-piece, San Antonio based band with over 37,000 monthly listeners as of July. With two singles and a full length album released, Phonefoot have accumulated a small, yet very devoted fanbase. Unfortunately, they haven’t released any music since 2023; however, they did go on tour in […]

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Album art for the 'My Dad Died' self-titled EP, featuring a collage with a large hand, comic panels, cityscapes, and a frog.

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The Hidden Genre Taking Over San Marcos

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist Plenty of genres come to mind when thinking about the San Marcos music scene. Typically, an outside observer would assume San Marcos to be a massive hub for jazz, rock, country, and adjacent genres due to George Strait and Eddie Durham’s upbringing here. However, there is more than meets the eye in this small college town. A complete contrast to the honky-tonk country led by […]

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