Sofia Slack Music Reviewer AUSTIN, Texas – Red and yellow lights pulsed through the thick fog as the crowd pushed toward the barricade, sweaty and restless. The hum of anticipation was electric. When the first distorted chord rang out, the floor shook, and the venue collectively lost its mind. For the rest of the night, Austin was in for a beautiful and memorable night of ballads and pure chaos. Loathe, […]
Ethan McConnell Local Music Director When you think of the genre of metal, what comes to your mind? The first thing that comes up are probably artists like, Korn, System of a Down, or Metallica, loud rambunctious sounds by men who love to wear a lot of black. The genre has always been known for its distorted guitars and jumping percussion layered with lyricism of dark themes, creating a […]
Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist The flashing neon lights and sound of distortion and singing rang through Paper Tiger as shoegaze and dream pop fans gathered around the stage to witness the show of a lifetime. The crowd, sweaty from the opener, ramped up the energy as they prepared to hear the dreamy and hazy sounds of Panchiko for the rest of the night. Panchiko is a group from Nottingham, […]
Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist The term shoegaze comes from the distorted and fuzzy noise of the genre due to the amount of effect pedals used, and originates from pioneering 90s bands such as Slowdive, Swirlies, and My Bloody Valentine. This atmospheric and blended sound has mainly defined the genre up until recent years, with a shoegaze revival steadily making a comeback and blending in experimental sounds and entirely different […]
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