SXSW 2021: A Playlist of Featured Artists

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SXSW 2021: A Playlist of Featured Artists

By Ashley FarnieAssistant Music Director With the cancelation of South by Southwest in 2020, artists of all mediums have allocated their excitement to this year’s festival. Taking place Tuesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 20, SXSW will feature musicians, filmmakers and speakers showcasing their work via the virtual festival. Despite the adjustments made given the pandemic, SXSW has converted to a virtual format, allowing artists to showcase their music, film, […]

March 12, 2021 181

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Honoring the Life of Chick Corea

Sarah GrunauMusic Journalist Chick Corea, an elemental key to the evolution of jazz and jazz fusion has passed from a rare form of cancer at the age of 79. Corea strongly impacted the scope of jazz and introduced an improvisational element to the new arise of jazz fusion. Corea’s sudden passing was confirmed by family members on the Chick Corea facebook page on Thursday, February 11th. Corea has left an […]

February 26, 2021 68

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Black History Month Staff Picked Playlist

By Christopher Brocker Hip-Hop Music Director Black History Month is a time to reflect on the great figures within the black diaspora but also to celebrate black culture itself. Our music staff has compiled a playlist dedicated to celebrating black artists and the culture. Each song has been chosen by a member of our staff that they wanted to highlight. We’re also encouraging our listeners to support the local organizations below […]

February 24, 2021 271

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It’s Too Cold, You’re Stuck Inside: A Playlist

By Dillon VeazieMusic Journalist Texas weather has been something else these past few days. If you’re like me and have avoided going outside unless necessary this week, this playlist is for you. All of these songs have a “cold” feel to them. This isn’t a Christmas playlist, there’s no snow imagery in any of these songs, yet each one somehow matches the mood of this cold, gloomy weather. From Hip-Hop […]

February 16, 2021 63

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The Best Love Songs For Your Valentine’s Day Jams

By Melanie Love SalazarWeb Content Contributor Some people (who are incredibly cheesy) say that “music is the language of feelings.” I too am a part of that group of cheesy people who believe music is the language of feelings. Where words fail and our mind can not accurately string together the thoughts we want to say, I think songs can. An interesting characteristic about love songs is it is difficult […]

February 14, 2021 129

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Valentine’s Day and Every Other Day You’re in Love: A Playlist

By Diamond PedrozaMusic Journalist This Valentine’s Day might be different for some of us because of COVID-19. Whether you will be spending the holiday alone or with a special someone, you can listen to music anywhere. My playlist mixes some upbeat, mellow, and Spanish tunes that, in my opinion, are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Below I included my top five picks, which are followed by a link to my playlist. […]

February 13, 2021 69

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Christmas During A Pandemic

By Paige GreeneAssistant Web Content Manager https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX0Yxoavh5qJV Don’t know what to do during Christmas with your friends, family, or significant other? Below is a list of things to keep you busy during this holiday season. Christmas lights One clear sign of the holiday season is Christmas lights. Many cities cover their buildings and trees with lights, as well as most neighborhoods do the same. If you are feeling out of […]

December 21, 2020 142

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Songs to Study to: A Playlist

By Ashley FarnieMusic Journalist With the onset of autumn and the changing of the leaves on the trees, the Texas weather invites us to sit outside under the sun to enjoy the warm breeze. Put your headphones in and sit underneath the shade of a tree listening to this playlist to stay on-track with the approaching finals season. I often find myself having trouble focusing while listening to music, but […]

December 7, 2020 106

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Bobcat Beats Playlist

by Christopher Brocker and Gage SuttonAssistant Music Director and Sports Director To heavy hip hop listeners, the names featured in this playlist are likely familiar. However, this playlist is dedicated to the casual listener. We’ve compiled a playlist of lesser-known acts for our listeners to enjoy. This playlist is focused on hip hop but also includes some R&B and other tones. Christopher’s Picks: “Gloria” by Tierra Whack Tierra Whack is […]

November 17, 2020 102

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