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Album art for Gangstarr “One of the Best Yet”, the cover shows a black and white framed picture of DJ Premier and Guru. A microphone and turn-table rest on white boxes in front of the image.

The Album 16 Years in the Making: Gang Starr’s One of the Best Yet

November 11, 2019November 7, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist It’s been 16 years since Gang Starr’s last album. After the death of member Guru, it seemed like we had heard the last of the hip-hop duo. However, with the release of their album One of … Continue reading The Album 16 Years in the Making: Gang Starr’s One of the Best Yet

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UTOPiAfest is Coming!

November 11, 2019 Ally Bolender

By Brittany Anderson Web Content Contributor This year’s 11th annual UTOPiAfest, happening Thursday, Nov. 14 until Saturday, Nov. 16 at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, is gearing up to bring festival goers a colorful Americana music and life experience.  There … Continue reading UTOPiAfest is Coming!

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Black and white photo of rapper Juice WRLD sitting on top of a car with both legs up and his arms resting on his knees

Juice WRLD at Mala Luna

November 6, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist When I was preparing for Mala Luna, one of the artists I was most looking forward to seeing was Juice WRLD. When his single “Lucid Dreams” was gaining popularity, it resonated with many people due to … Continue reading Juice WRLD at Mala Luna

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Album cover hard showing King Princess laying down on her arm with drag makeup on, featuring pink and white eyeshadow. The words “Cheap Queen” are placed at the bottom in red, cursive writing.

King Princess: Cheap Queen Album Review

November 4, 2019October 30, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Let me preface this doctoral dissertation by saying I am a King Princess superfan. Seeing her set this year at ACL was something I can only describe as a spiritual experience. Let’s cut to the chase, 20-year-old … Continue reading King Princess: Cheap Queen Album Review

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This picture is of Ruth from The Chromatics behind broken glass and blood.

The Chromatics: Closer To Grey Album Review

November 3, 2019October 30, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Elise MontemayorMusic Journalist It’s been about seven years since Chromatics released their last full length album, Kill For Love. The band has kept their creative momentum going by working on other projects within the past few years. They have … Continue reading The Chromatics: Closer To Grey Album Review

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I Reviewed My Spotify Weekly Playlist and This Is What I thought

November 2, 2019October 30, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor I have been discovering new music on my Spotify weekly since my junior year of high school, and I have found amazing songs on it. Spotify Weekly is a playlist that Spotify puts out every … Continue reading I Reviewed My Spotify Weekly Playlist and This Is What I thought

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Album art for the Arctic Monkeys’ 3rd studio album titled Humbug.

Humbug: Ten Years Later

November 2, 2019October 29, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Kaitlyn WatsonMusic Journalist Artist: Arctic MonkeysAlbum: HumbugRelease Date: Aug. 19, 2009Website For the 10th anniversary of the release of Arctic Monkeys’ third studio album, Humbug, I ask that we all celebrate by rewatching “Skins” on Netflix. After the wild … Continue reading Humbug: Ten Years Later

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The album cover shows a female retail worker looking off to the side of the store

Arctic Monkeys: Rarities & B-Sides

October 31, 2019October 23, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Faith VaraMusic Journalist Some groups in the digital age don’t even bother with singles anymore, let alone B-sides. However, one group certainly doesn’t follow the normal music industry trends: Arctic Monkeys. The Sheffield, England four-piece have been prolific since … Continue reading Arctic Monkeys: Rarities & B-Sides

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A black and white close-up photo of indie artist Angel Olsen, with her hands interlocked and resting over her head

Exploring Angel Olsen’s Sonic Landscape

October 29, 2019October 24, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Ralph DavidMusic Journalist Angel Olsen’s fragile yet powerful voice has been a staple of the indie scene since the early 2010s. With tales of heartbreak and loneliness, it is not hard to see how Olsen’s vulnerability has made her … Continue reading Exploring Angel Olsen’s Sonic Landscape

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A picture of Dominic Fikes eyes with the song titles.

Rising Artist: Dominic Fike

October 29, 2019October 22, 2019 Arlett Ramirez

By Jenifer RomeroMusic Journalist As a prominent fan of Brockhampton, I follow the group’s social media closely and typically dive into what they post. Back in April, the group posted a link on Twitter to their YouTube channel with a … Continue reading Rising Artist: Dominic Fike

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Lacy, in an orange suit, suspends himself from an orange abstract shape. A guitar rests on another shape and the head of another guitar peeks from the bottom of the frame. All is set in front of a white background.

Steve Lacy: Apollo XXI Album Review

October 28, 2019October 23, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist Steve Lacy, 21-year-old Compton native, makes soft-funk with great attention to song-building and guitar-playing. He began making his music via mobile device. He first worked with an alt-funk group, The Internet, as a guitarist and producer … Continue reading Steve Lacy: Apollo XXI Album Review

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The Group, 88rising, performing on stage at their 88 Degrees and Rising Tour, The Higher Brothers, Rich Brian, and August 08 are seen on stage with an 88 logo in the background.

The Rise of Eastern Asian Culture Through Hip-Hop

October 27, 2019October 22, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Jason ArlineMusic Journalist A big difference between those born in the ’90s and those born in the 2000s is our acceptance of Japanese cartoons, also known as anime. Growing up, if you watched anime you were considered to be … Continue reading The Rise of Eastern Asian Culture Through Hip-Hop

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Mala Luna Festival promotional poster featuring a moon and names of performers at the two-day festival.

Mala Luna is Here!

October 26, 2019October 2, 2019 Ally Bolender

By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager Spooky season is here– and that means Mala Luna is too! The two-day concert event will be taking place this week in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 26 and 27 at the Nelson Wolff … Continue reading Mala Luna is Here!

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A toy wolf stands in a garden with a mountain in the background.

Tiny Moving Parts: breathe Album Review

October 25, 2019October 20, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Ethan BrownMusic Journalist Artist: Tiny Moving PartsAlbum: breatheLabel: Hopeless RecordsWebsite Tiny Moving Parts are a midwestern emo band which is a mixture of indie and math rock drawing inspiration from the ’90s emo scene. It’s characterized by bright, open … Continue reading Tiny Moving Parts: breathe Album Review

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A close-up picture of four toothbrushes line up horizontally on a yellow backdrop. The 2nd brush from the left has a small fly on it.

The Paranoyds: Carnage Bargain Review

October 25, 2019October 18, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Ralph DavidMusic Journalist Artist: The Paranoyds Album: Carnage Bargain Release Date: Sept. 13, 2019 (Suicide Squeeze Records)  Website: https://theparanoyds.bandcamp.com/ Genre: Garage Rock/Punk Hailing from Los Angeles, The Paranoyds are a well-established DIY band that combines garage rock with an … Continue reading The Paranoyds: Carnage Bargain Review

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The album cover to “Take Me With You” features eccentric shapes, colors, and patterns. A cartoonized version of the 4 members is overlaid against a background of bright colors.

Summer Rental: Take Me With You Album Review

October 24, 2019October 18, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Lauren FloydMusic Journalist Artist: Summer RentalAlbum: Take Me With YouRelease date: Oct. 4, 2019 The first day of fall may have come and gone, but that hasn’t stopped Summer Rental from putting out their debut album.  The self-branded “San … Continue reading Summer Rental: Take Me With You Album Review

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a mountain background with white texts that says “every day is earth day; a playlist.”

Every Day is Earth Day: A Playlist

October 23, 2019October 17, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. Beautiful pictures of environments from around the globe flood the internet. Many instagram captions say “every day is earth day!! :)” so wouldn’t it be fitting to … Continue reading Every Day is Earth Day: A Playlist

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All of the artists performing each day written on a pinkish colored background

Who I’m Most Excited to See at Mala Luna 2019

October 22, 2019 Ally Bolender

By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist Mala Luna is a festival in San Antonio, Texas that features hip-hop and R&B music. This year Mala Luna is taking place on October 26 and 27 at Nelson Wolff Stadium. There will be some big … Continue reading Who I’m Most Excited to See at Mala Luna 2019

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Close-up of Black Basements vocalist Lisa Taylor, performing live.

5 Unsigned Austin Bands that You Should Hear

October 22, 2019October 17, 2019 Brittany Anderson

By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist The live music scene in Austin has been revered for decades now, with artists covering a diverse range of sounds and reaching world-wide acclaim. Legends such as Stevie Ray Vaughn and Willie Nelson have called Austin … Continue reading 5 Unsigned Austin Bands that You Should Hear

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An album cover with a rigid strawberry over a night sky. In the strawberry are the male and female love interests from the movie looking towards each other. At the top of the album are the words Across the Universe: music from the motion picture in large font.

Across the Universe Soundtrack: Still Relevant 12 Years Later

October 21, 2019October 17, 2019 Paola Bakker

By Lexi AshburyMusic Journalist Recently, I forced my friends to watch “Across the Universe” for the hundredth time in the comfort of my living room, paired with the sounds of my off-key singing. Watching the movie and hearing the soundtrack … Continue reading Across the Universe Soundtrack: Still Relevant 12 Years Later

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