By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist For the past decade, King Krule (also known as Archy Ivan Marshall) has effectively distinguished himself in a genre all his own. He describes his fusion of jazz, punk and calypso as “Blue Wave” to MTV … Continue reading Shades of Blue: King Krule
By Taylor FaberMusic Journalist Artist: Earl Sweatshirt Album: Feet of Clay Release Date: Nov. 1, 2019 Thebe Kgositsile (Earl Sweatshirt) is years ahead of nearly everyone his age that is involved in not only rap, but even popular music. Whether … Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt: Feet of Clay EP Review
By Kaitlyn WatsonMusic Journalist “Baby Driver” is a 2017 film that will always have its great soundtrack attached to its name. As the main character portrayed by Ansel Elgort, Baby, puts great emphasis on his song selections throughout the movie, … Continue reading Revisiting the “Baby Driver” Soundtrack
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN, TX – Sarah Green is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated producer who spoke about her work as a producer at the Austin Film Festival (AFF) on Oct. 25 at the Driskill Hotel Ballroom. Her … Continue reading Film Producer Sarah Green Talks at Austin Film Festival
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
By Shane WillenborgMusic Journalist Up-and-coming art rock group Glasshealer is making their debut this month with the release of their first single “Empty Bottles.” The group is comprised of Jared Marxuah, Hayden Steckel, Ernesto Grey and James Owens. The Austin … Continue reading Who is Glasshealer?
By Daniel RichterWeb Content Contributor The much anticipated Kanye West album, “Jesus Is King,” was released on the morning of Friday, Oct. 25 after many weeks of delay. The night before the release was the opening night for Kanye West’s partner … Continue reading Opening Night for Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” IMAX Film
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
By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist Zachary “Bill” Dess is a singer, songwriter and producer, known by his fans as Two Feet. He blends R&B with mellow hip-hop and electronic beats. He can’t really be tied to just one genre, which helps … Continue reading Two Feet: Your Next Favorite Artist
By Timia CobbWeb Content Contributor Getting food delivered is convenient, especially in a college town that has multiple food options and countless delivery services. Ordering food is helpful for full-time students because they sometimes have jobs and don’t have the … Continue reading My Beef With UberEats
By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist Jakob Ogawa, based from Oslo, Norway, has been making romantic indie lo-fi pop tunes since 2016, with his first single “You’ll Be On My Mind.” He has since signed with Playground Music Scandinavia. His young discography … Continue reading Music for the Here & Now: Jakob Ogawa
By Anthony Velasquez Music Journalist Artist: The Oh Sees Album: Face Stabber Release Date: August 16, 2019 Website:https://ohsees.bandcamp.com The Oh Sees have dropped four full albums this year: Cool Death of Islander Raiders, Thee Hounds of Froggy Notion, Grave Blockers … Continue reading The Oh Sees: Face Stabber Album Review
By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist Indie-rock’s beloved, Vampire Weekend, made their return to the music scene this summer with the release of their fourth album titled Father of the Bride. The album, released on May 3, captivated music critics and fans alike … Continue reading On Holiday with Vampire Weekend
By Bridget DunbarMusic Journalist For years, musical styles have remained separate: rock, pop, and hip-hop each have their own unique sounds that can be appreciated in different ways. However, starting in the late 2010s, independent musicians on websites like SoundCloud … Continue reading Emo Rap: A New Wave of Hip-Hop
By Bridget DunbarMusic Journalist Artist: Crystal CitiesAlbum: Under the Cold Light of the MoonRelease Date: May 31, 2019Record Label: Audio Network Limited With the start of the summer season, artists have begun releasing new albums; Tyler, the Creator with Igor, … Continue reading Crystal Cities: Under the Cold Light of the Moon Album Review
By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist Album: The Year of the GoonArtist: The GoonsRelease Date: May 4, 2019 The first time I stumbled upon Austin’s ’80s synthwave-pop band, Goons, it was at Dirty Dog Bar’s Spring Fest following a line-up full of … Continue reading Goons: The Year of The Goon: Album Review
By Anthony VelasquezMusic Journalist Artist: French VanillaAlbum: How Am I Not Myself?Release Date: June 7, 2019Website: https://frenchvanilla.bandcamp.com/ French Vanilla, currently signed to the non-conforming genre label, Danger Collective, was formed in the Los Angeles area in 2013 by singer Sally … Continue reading French Vanilla: How Am I Not Myself? Album Review
By Bradley BarnesMusic Journalist Artist: BastilleAlbum: Doom DaysRelease Date: June 14, 2019Record Label: Virgin EMI Records Since forming in 2010, England’s Bastille have continued to spearhead the revitalized synthpop scene, combining lush electronics with soulful and earnest vocals. Their music … Continue reading Bastille: Doom Days Album Review
By Neil ManningMusic Journalist Album: Don’t Get DarkArtist: Del Water GapRelease Date: April 12, 2019 Del Water Gap released Don’t Get Dark, an EP that consists of six songs and is about 26 minutes in length. This is their first … Continue reading Del Water Gap: Don’t Get Dark Album Review
By Lauren JurgemeyerAssistant Web Content Manager Under the direction of Kaitlin Hopkins, Texas State is set to open the Hunchback of Notre Dame on April 23 and will run through April 28, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Based on … Continue reading The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Review
