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Bonnie Raitt and her band perform the first song of their set at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas on Oct. 14, 2023.

Liveshot: Timeless Bonnie Raitt gives Austin “Something to Talk About”

Logan Dubel, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 16, 2023

As Foo Fighters and The 1975 rocked Zilker Park Saturday night as part of ACL Fest, another big name delivered a moving performance across Lake Austin at the Moody Theater. Bonnie Raitt, with her impressively...

First-time voter Abby Uribe completes voting registration at the Headcount booth at ACL Fest on Oct. 15, 2023.

Headcount sets up voter registration operation at ACL

Logan Dubel and Trisha Dasgupta October 15, 2023

Registering to vote might not be top of mind for the half million festival goers rocking out with their favorite artists at Austin City Limits. But beyond the electric stages and endless instagram-friendly...

Niall Horan performs during weekend two of Austin City Limits on Oct. 15, 2023.

Liveshot: Alanis Morissette proves ‘unironically’ iconic, Niall Horan gets on with ‘The Show’ at ACL

Logan Dubel, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 15, 2023

Pop rocker Alanis Morissette scored some of the 90s’ biggest hits. Niall Horan, once of One Direction fame, grew up in the 90s. But both artists hit ACL’s American Express stage this weekend, and The...

Ethel Cain performs at ACL on Oct. 13, 2023.

Liveshot: Ethel Cain takes ACL crowd to church with IHG set

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 15, 2023

Deep sounds of an organ reverberate through the crowd at the InterContinental Hotel Group stage at Austin City Limits. The screen flickers with footage of classic Americana: a long-haired, vibrant teenager...

Austin City Limit attendees pose in front of the iconic flag poles that are erected each year in Zilker Park on October 6, 2023.

Ways to experience Austin City Limits without breaking the bank

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2023

As Austin City Limits weekend two gears up, a second wave of music enthusiasts, Austinites and UT students flood Zilker Park. With three consecutive days of live music, ACL stands as a testament to the...

ACL 2023 playlist: Latin artist edition

ACL 2023 playlist: Latin artist edition

Andrea Arias-Zarate, Texan en Español Reporter October 12, 2023

As Latin music continues to weave its way to the top of music charts, it is no surprise that Austin City Limits represents this demographic with different Latin artists each year. A total of seven artists...

Cigarettes After Sex performs at Austin City Limits 2023 at Zilker Park on October 8, 2023.

Liveshot: Cigarettes After Sex soothes weary festival-goers, ending ACL weekend 1

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 9, 2023

Nighttime stars accompanied Cigarettes After Sex as the band emerged at the end of ACL weekend one’s final day. On the expansive Miller Lite stage, the trio entered without the pomp or frills of other...

Hozier performs at Austin City Limits 2023 at Zilker Park on Oct. 8, 2023.

Liveshot: Hozier is happy to keep coming back to ACL

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor October 9, 2023

Many anticipated Hozier’s return to Austin City Limits Music Festival this year, and it’s safe to say he did not disappoint his fans. He kicked off his hit-heavy set with “De Selby (Part 2),” and...

Little Simz performing at the T-Mobile Stage at Austin City Limits on October 6, 2023.

Liveshot: Little Simz commands the stage, raptures audience with her ACL debut

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 8, 2023

Against a trio of robe-clad silhouettes, Simbiatu Ajikawo, known by her stage name Little Simz, entered the stage. Dressed in an oversized button-up and a black tie, the rapper seized the audience’s...

Thee Sacred Souls performing at the Honda Stage at Austin City Limits on October 6, 2023.

Liveshot: Thee Sacred Souls bring their sweet soul sound to ACL

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 8, 2023

Love imbued the air as Thee Sacred Souls brought a mix of 60s soul and 70s groove back to Austin. In orange-tinted sunglasses, collared button-ups and high-waisted slacks, the trio opened their ACL...

Rina Sawayama performs at the Honda stage at ACL on Oct. 7, 2023.

Liveshot: Rina Sawayama executes hit-heavy ACL set with multiple outfit changes

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor October 8, 2023

Pop icon Rina Sawayama took to the Honda Stage on Saturday, adorned in a gorgeous white flowy dress. She sang the first lyrics to her set opener “Hold The Girl”: “Reach inside and hold you close...

Declan Mckenna performs on the Honda stage at ACL on Oct. 7, 2023.

Liveshot: Declan McKenna delivers true-to-form energetic performance at ACL

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor October 8, 2023

On Saturday, day two of ACL weekend one, Declan McKenna’s performance on the American Express stage kicked off with a recording of “Dedicated To The One I Love” by The Mamas & The Papas. The...

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