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Matty Healy, lead singer of The 1975, bows to the crowd after performing the bands opening song during weekend two of ACL on Oct. 14, 2023.

Liveshot: The 1975 bring well-crafted alt-pop to ACL weekend 2 in nostalgic and antic-free headlining set

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 16, 2023

Black and white screens. Constant swigs from a silver flask. Clouds of cigarette smoke in between lyrics.  The 1975 brought their “Still… At Their Very Best” tour and 2014 Tumblr aesthetics to...

Q&A: Rising NYC rock band Quarters of Change talks ACL debut

Q&A: Rising NYC rock band Quarters of Change talks ACL debut

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

Quarters of Change, a rock quartet from New York City’s Lower East Side, made their ACL debut Sunday on the T-Mobile stage, taking the sound the band members describe as “just us” from the Big Apple...

Noah Kahan performs during weekend two of ACL on October 14, 2023.

Liveshot: Noah Kahan brings out special guests, celebrates one year of Stick Season at ACL Weekend 2

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 16, 2023

The sun starts to set over Zilker Park, painting an anxious crowd of fans golden. As the clock nears 7 p.m., chants start from the thousands gathered at the T-Mobile stage to see singer-songwriter Noah...

Suki Waterhouse performs during weekend one of Austin City Limits on Oct. 8, 2023.

Instagram account TouringSuki covers Suki Waterhouse’s ACL set, brings together fans from over the country

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 16, 2023

Hundreds gathered at ACL to watch alt-pop princess Suki Waterhouse take the Miller Lite stage on Sunday, enjoying a set filled with dreamy tracks from the charismatic singer. However, even more watched...

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...

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