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Three Albums That Help Me Get Through

December 3, 2020December 2, 2020 paigegreene07

By Anna KeyserMusic Journalist  In the atmosphere that we are all living in right now, I usually turn to music to keep my thoughts at ease. I want to share with you some of the albums that make me feel … Continue reading Three Albums That Help Me Get Through

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A Conversation with Jonathan Snipes & William Hutson from Clipping.

November 7, 2020November 5, 2020 paigegreene07

By James LanikMusic Journalist “Clipping.” are nothing if not timely. Their last album “There Existed an Addiction to Blood” was released to the public just in time for the Halloween season, but despite their self admitted passion for genre fiction … Continue reading A Conversation with Jonathan Snipes & William Hutson from Clipping.

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Lorde: Pure Heroine Review

September 28, 2020September 23, 2020 paigegreene07

By Gabriela SolisMusic Journalist In late September of 2013, the alternative pop star Lorde released her iconic debut album “Pure Heroine.” Lorde, impressively writing most songs at the young age of 16, discusses themes of rebellious youth and disobeying many … Continue reading Lorde: Pure Heroine Review

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A Playlist to Help You Sleep Better

September 26, 2020September 23, 2020 paigegreene07

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist Some nights, it may be difficult to get good sleep. In a previous article, I wrote about a couple of scientific studies of the effects of listening to calming music at bedtime. Their results suggested that … Continue reading A Playlist to Help You Sleep Better

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September Favs: Music, Media & More

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020 ktsw899

By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor When planning what to write about this week, a few topics came to mind that all had an equal amount of importance and timeliness, so I thought, why not talk about them all? Here are … Continue reading September Favs: Music, Media & More

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Big Sean: Detroit 2 Album Review

September 21, 2020September 11, 2020 ktsw899

By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director Big Sean returns with a sequel to his 2012 mixtape Detroit with a full-length studio album, Detroit 2. The last project we heard from Sean was his collaboration with Metro Boomin on Double Or Nothing … Continue reading Big Sean: Detroit 2 Album Review

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Karolina Rose: Rosemary Album Review

September 14, 2020September 25, 2020 ktsw899

By Jennifer AriolaMusic Journalist Artist: Karolina RoseAlbum: RosemaryRelease Date: August 21, 2020Website: On Aug. 21, pop-singer Karolina Rose released her second EP, Rosemary. The EP includes 4 songs: “Greytopia”, “Runaway Angels”, “Objection” and “White Lies.” The songs are a dream-like, … Continue reading Karolina Rose: Rosemary Album Review

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Music May Help You Sleep Better

August 27, 2020August 16, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist If you’re having trouble sleeping, then music may be the solution to helping you achieve better quality rest at night. Sleep is a biological necessity that has many benefits to our mental and physical health that … Continue reading Music May Help You Sleep Better

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Eddie Durham: Jazz for the Texan Soul

August 23, 2020August 16, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Claudia RuizMusic Journalist Although quarantine may have put a dent in all of our 2020 plans, especially those of us in the performing arts and general music scene, we choose to embrace the memories we’ve made in live shows … Continue reading Eddie Durham: Jazz for the Texan Soul

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Songs to Listen to While the World is Ending

August 22, 2020August 15, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Chinny EgbunaMusic Journalist If you’re alive and reading this article, chances are that you are very aware of the current state of the world. With raging political activism taking place across the country, a contagious virus causing world-wide panic, … Continue reading Songs to Listen to While the World is Ending

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There is a pair of black sunglasses with gold accents, a coral pink polaroid camera, and three polaroid pictures on top of a grey and white striped towel. One of the polaroids shows the landscape of the San Marcos River, and the other two pictures show smiling girls wearing swimsuits.

Not All Is Lost: An Ode to my Freshman Year

August 21, 2020August 15, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Zoe ElterMusic Journalist Given the condition of the world right now, being negative seems as easy as breathing. And I suppose that it is acceptable. It’s hard to ignore the climbing numbers, and there seems to be tragedy in … Continue reading Not All Is Lost: An Ode to my Freshman Year

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Facts About Popular Music You May Not Know

August 5, 2020August 3, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Paige GreeneWeb Content Contributor Behind many popular songs or albums are untold stories. Whether a song was written for someone else, or a band was not talking during recording, every album or song has a story and listed here … Continue reading Facts About Popular Music You May Not Know

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Tom Misch: What Kinda Music Album Review

July 31, 2020July 28, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Joshua PaezMusic Journalist Album: What Kinda MusicArtist: Tom Misch, Yussef DayesRelease Date: April 24, 2020Website With another fantastic display of musicianship, Tom Misch released What Kinda Music with jazz drummer Yussef Dayes. After splitting from the London-based jazz-funk duo … Continue reading Tom Misch: What Kinda Music Album Review

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What Makes That Song So Good?

July 30, 2020September 25, 2020 Ally Bolender

By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist Why is your favorite song so good? On my most recent scroll through the internet, I stumbled across an account on TikTok called @SongPsych. The basis of the account is “breaking down your favorite songs” and … Continue reading What Makes That Song So Good?

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The Songs of My Summer

July 28, 2020July 21, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Christopher BrockerAssistant Music Director The summer of 2020 has been one of the most hectic in our lifetime. August is still around the corner and it’s tough to be optimistic considering everything. However, through the turbulence great music has … Continue reading The Songs of My Summer

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Joey Bada$$: The Light Pack Review

July 27, 2020July 21, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist It has been three years since Joey Bada$$ released his album All-American Bada$$. Since then, all that we have heard from him are his featured verses on the Beast Coast albums and some of Powers Pleasants’ … Continue reading Joey Bada$$: The Light Pack Review

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Dear Spotify, We Need More Immersive Experiences

July 25, 2020August 14, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Crystal RamosMusic Journalist Spotify is a top-tier streaming platform that has changed the way millions of people listen to music.  The platform’s attention to user data has skyrocketed its success.  It is no secret that they use this data … Continue reading Dear Spotify, We Need More Immersive Experiences

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Kacy Hill: Is It Selfish If We Talk About Me Again Album Review

July 24, 2020 ktsw899

By James LanikMusic Journalist Astute followers of the hip hop scene for the last several years, may have noticed that GOOD Music, Kanye West’s in-house record label, has had a somewhat terrible reputation at letting their more unknown artists get … Continue reading Kacy Hill: Is It Selfish If We Talk About Me Again Album Review

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How You Can Enjoy a Virtual Music Festival this Summer

July 24, 2020July 20, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Stacey RamirezWeb Content Contributor If you’re like me, you probably spend a lot of time daydreaming about when your next concert or festival will be. This year, so many events have been canceled, like graduations, but I think hearing … Continue reading How You Can Enjoy a Virtual Music Festival this Summer

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LANY’s Evolution: 2014-2020

July 22, 2020August 14, 2020 Brittany Anderson

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist Making their debut in 2014 as an indie band singing about young love on the west coast, LANY’s homemade sound made them personable, allowing them to gain a large following of fans.  LANY’s debut track “ILYSB” … Continue reading LANY’s Evolution: 2014-2020

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