Rinah Milter Music Journalist Streaming services are the new mixtapes. With Spotify and Apple Music, we can connect instantly with one another through our favorite songs. This has been a thing for so long – if you’ve seen “High Fidelity” you know exactly what I’m talking about. In my opinion, curating playlists for specific moods or people is a way of saying “I was thinking about you” in the […]
Abby McCabe Local Music Journalist As the breakthrough of spring reveals its fresh face from deep within the earth, grey skies are frequent and my mood is somber. The lingering darkness from winter leaves many, including myself, with feelings of inconsolable discomfort and existential dread. During this time, I opt for a sound that caters to my feelings, especially beneath clouded skies. I find myself eager to do the […]
Ava Broussard Local Music Journalist In the late 1960s, the punk scene began with three major cities: New York, Detroit and London. Garage rock was the root of this new genre, with a distaste towards musical guidelines, it paved the road for punk. Minimal instruments, other than 1-2 guitars, bass, drums, and vocalists, a shorter, sped up tone, and a raw, rebellious attitude was the baseline of this […]
Beth Whitehead Music Journalist Valentine’s Day, a day widely celebrated across the world. This love-centric holiday is known for making everyone’s hearts fuzzy and gives us an excuse to spend time with loved ones. If you have that special someone in your life, you probably bought them some flowers or an oversized teddy bear. If you turned on the radio on Feb 14, chances are you were hit with a […]
Riley Watkins Music Journalist The fall season always ends up being a very sentimental time for me. Every time the leaves start falling (very leisurely in Texas, unfortunately) and autumn comes around, I am flooded with memories of getting home from middle school and immediately flipping through channels to see what cartoons were playing. I reminisce on animated shows like “Adventure Time”, “Over the Garden Wall” and “SpongeBob SquarePants,” like […]
Kylie Swain Music Journalist One of the most effective ways to stay focused while studying is through listening to music. According to a study from the University of Maryland Global Campus, people who listen to music, whether casually or for focus, tend to experience higher mental well-being and reduced anxiety. For those looking to exercise their brain while studying, listening to, or playing music is a powerful tool. It […]
Kylie Swain Music Journalist Ethereal soundscapes and emotional lyrics have always fascinated listeners of shoegaze and alternative rock. For fans of iconic shoegaze bands like Slowdive and Cocteau Twins, discovering new music that carries the same dreamlike quality can be a fun experience. This article explores a selection of old and modern bands and artists who are keeping the spirit of these genres alive. From the dreamy sounds of Lush […]
By Diego Gonzales Music Journalist It is very hot in Texas right now. Temperatures are consistently reaching triple digits as a record-breaking heat wave is affecting multiple southern states. Given these circumstances, I thought it would help to make a playlist that one could listen to and pretend it’s the holiday season. Trick your ears into thinking it’s cold outside with these winter/X-mas jams. “The Man With All The […]
by Ashley Farnie Assistant Music Director The best week of the year is upon us! If you are a fan of film and tech, your week is already in full swing, but I am preserving my energy for the music festival beginning Monday the 13th. This will be my third year covering South by Southwest and I am more excited than ever following the expectations set by last year. Once […]
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