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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

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Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

For Janice Lee of The Moriah Sisters, making music with family poses a challenge that she cherishes. Formed 29 years ago out of Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, Austin native gospel quartet...

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 3, 2023

Steadily featuring more diverse artists every year, Austin City Limits’ lineup looks much different than when it first started in 2002. Texas’ biggest music festival, ACL, is a great way to see long-beloved...

Quiz: Which ACL food vendor to visit based on your favorite ACL artists

Quiz: Which ACL food vendor to visit based on your favorite ACL artists

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

With 50 food vendors provided at Austin City Limits and over 100 performances, it can be hard for festivalgoers to find the time to visit each one. The Daily Texan created this quiz so attendees can enjoy...

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

Minza Mirza and Tyler Pullum October 3, 2023

This year’s ACL lineup consists of a wide-ranging group of artists from genres such as alternative folk to electronic R&B. The eclectic nature of ACL can seem exciting yet daunting. Which stage deserves...

How to get to ACL from campus

How to get to ACL from campus

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Live music, dancing, fun and, unfortunately, traffic all come to mind when thinking about Austin City Limits. In order to help combat the standstill car lines, The Daily Texan compiled a list of alternative...

Letter from the Editor: ACL is Austin

Letter from the Editor: ACL is Austin

Logan Dubel, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 3, 2023

Nearly half a million people will pack Zilker Park over the next two weekends, all with the same common goal: to hear the music. Bringing together a crowd of that magnitude unified about anything these...

Artist Tai Verdes performs at Austin City Limits on Oct. 15, 2022.

Photo Gallery: Austin City Limits Festival, Week Two

Peyton Sims and Julius Shieh October 21, 2022

Music fans attend week two of the annual Austin City Limits Festival from Oct. 14-16, 2022.

Fans cheer and take photos as The Marías perform at the Barton Springs stage at Austin City Limits on Oct. 16, 2022.

Best acts from ACL Fest weekend 2

Reya Mosby and Sage Dunlap October 18, 2022

From nostalgic sing-alongs to surprise guests, Austin City Limits performers brought sprawling audiences a variety of vibrant performances, once again shining a spotlight on the city’s love for live...

The band Llmpératrice performs at Austin City Limits on Oct. 14, 2022.

Nu-Disco French Band L’Impératrice talks gaining traction as independent band, new single

Reya Mosby, Life&Arts Editor October 18, 2022

French nu-disco sextet L’Impératrice made a stop at Austin City Limits during both weekends of this year’s festival. This show marked the last act of their two-part international tour. In their ACL...

María Zardoya, lead vocalist for LA-based band The Marías, performs at the Barton Springs stage at Austin City Limits on Oct. 16, 2022.

Liveshot: The Marías dazzle ACL audiences with romantic performance

Sage Dunlap, Life & Arts Associate Editor October 17, 2022

Indie-pop band The Marías gave Austin City Limits attendees a reprieve from the festival’s frenzied crowds Sunday, slowing down the evening with a soothing sunset performance.  The Los Angeles band’s...

Liveshot: Headliner Pink delivers energetic performance with too many covers

Liveshot: Headliner Pink delivers energetic performance with too many covers

Reya Mosby and Sage Dunlap October 17, 2022

Fragmented lyrics and computer glitches blared from the American Express Stage speakers — a distorted mix that perfectly suited the wacky, eclectic nature of Pink’s ACL set.  Headliner Pink took...

Kacey Musgraves closes ACL with Southern charm, special guest

Kacey Musgraves closes ACL with Southern charm, special guest

Sage Dunlap, Life and Arts Associate Editor October 17, 2022

Washed in bright red lighting, a harp ushered Kacey Musgraves onstage to begin her set with the Shakespearean album introduction — and title — “star-crossed.” As she sang out the song’s title,...

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