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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

ACL

Six local bands to catch at ACL

Morgan O’Hanlon September 30, 2016

In its 15 years, Austin City Limits Music Festival has expanded to include music’s brightest stars, but organizers haven’t forgotten the local gems that make the festival unique. This year,...

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UT students discuss their ticket-scalping methods

Stephen Acevedo September 30, 2016

Editor’s Note: Some of the names in this story have been changed to protect these students’ identities. As Austin’s biggest music event of the year kicks off this weekend, students...

Q&A: Local instrumental band Balmorhea discusses local music scene and upcoming album

Katie Walsh September 29, 2016

It’s been two years since Michael Muller and alumnus Rob Lowe joined their four bandmates on a stage in their hometown. But the local six-piece instrumental group Balmorhea is back and will perform...

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Austin City Limits Festival announces new additions to this year’s festival

Scarlett Gamiz September 29, 2016

Each year, the Austin City Limits Music Festival brings bigger bands, more fans and heightened accommodations. This year is no exception, with new shopping experiences, improved restroom facilities and...

Six local bands to catch at ACL

Morgan O'Hanlon September 29, 2016

In its 15 years, Austin City Limits Music Festival has expanded to include music’s brightest stars, but organizers haven’t forgotten the local gems that make the festival unique. This year,...

Q&A: Flight Facilities discuss international audiences, their rise to fame

Penn Harrison September 29, 2016

After their breakout 2010 hit “Crave You,” Sydney-based duo Flight Facilities quickly rose to prominence as one of Australia’s most popular electronic dance acts. The Daily Texan spoke...

ACL: Best of the bottom of Weekend One’s bill

Jackson Hawkins September 28, 2016

With big names such as Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem headlining this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival, it’s easy to forget there are a host of talented artists at the...

10 concerts under $10 during ACL week

Justin Jones September 28, 2016

For those who aren’t trying to break their bank this festival season, here are 10 concerts around Austin that cost $10 or under.  New Madrid Friday, Sept. 30 11:55 p.m. Stubb’s BBQ...

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New ACL venue to open downtown

Brendalys Lebron February 24, 2016

3TEN ACL Live, a 350-person venue, is set to open in downtown Austin next month.  The venue will be set in the same building as the regular Austin City Limits Live production facility, but contains...

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Austin City Limits photographer captures show’s energy

Cat Cardenas January 22, 2016

After spotting an empty spot in the front row of a Rolling Stones concert, UT alumnus and ACL photographer Scott Newton snagged the seat, took out his camera and 30 shots later began his career photographing...

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ACL audio engineer recounts 40 years of recording, mixing show

Cat Cardenas January 22, 2016

When ACL audio engineer and UT alumnus David Hough was in high school, he played the drums and mic’d up the jazz band he had with friends. He wanted to pursue music, but with the Vietnam War drafting...

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ACL: 40 Years Later

Cat Cardenas January 22, 2016

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