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Mars (blue wig), a fan of Japanese vocaloid artist Kikuo, poses for a portrait with other fans before his set at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre Sunday. Along with many others, Mars cosplayed as Hatsune Miku, a vocalic voicebank character that Kikuo incorporates into his videos and music.

Japanese Vocaloid artist Kikuo talks AI-based music, encouraging audience creativity

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Editor September 1, 2024

Japanese Vocaloid artist Kikuo set off on his 15 country tour Aug. 1 and visited ACL Live on Friday night. Vocaloid, the basis of Kikuo’s music since 2003, utilizes an AI-based technology that combines...

Q&A: Michael Felker talks writing, directing his sci-fi horror film: ‘Things Will Be Different’

Q&A: Michael Felker talks writing, directing his sci-fi horror film: ‘Things Will Be Different’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 22, 2024

The Daily Texan had the chance to sit down and speak with Michael Felker about writing and directing his sci-fi, horror thriller “Things Will Be Different,” which showcased at this year’s SXSW TV...

UT alum Liz Carpenter’s daughter produces film about mother’s trailblazing life in journalism, equal rights

UT alum Liz Carpenter’s daughter produces film about mother’s trailblazing life in journalism, equal rights

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

Combing through boxes of old articles and notes in 2020, Christy Carpenter pieced together an article recognizing her mother’s achievements in time for what would have been her 100th birthday. Carpenter’s...

The best bands The Daily Texan saw during SXSW

The best bands The Daily Texan saw during SXSW

Rylie Lillibridge, General Life&Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

Across an array of unofficial showcases, bands from Austin and beyond captivated audiences throughout the week. The Daily Texan compiled a list of some of the best acts to grace Austin’s stages over...

(From left to right) Robbie Kubala, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, introduces the panelists Kyle Mahowald, Ph.D., Adrienne Raphel, Ph.D. and Natan Last for The Art of Crossword Puzzles session at SXSW on Thursday.

UT professors bring perspectives to Art of Crossword Puzzles panel at SXSW

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Associate Editor March 18, 2024

Soon after UT professor Kyle Mahowald started solving crossword puzzles in 10th grade, he began to wonder how they were made. His curiosity inspired him to submit his own crosswords, first to his school...

‘Mamifera’ brings the topic of middle-aged womanhood, choice to Texas

‘Mamifera’ brings the topic of middle-aged womanhood, choice to Texas

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Associate Editor March 17, 2024

This article may contain spoilers. At 40 years old, Lola feels content. She loves her long-term partner, holds space for her sister’s children and fosters deep relationships with her friends. The...

‘The Idea of You’ proves serviceable, if occasionally cringey

‘The Idea of You’ proves serviceable, if occasionally cringey

Mimi Calzada, Life & Arts Editor March 17, 2024

Based off of a 2017 novel of the same name, writer-director Michael Showalter’s newest feature “The Idea of You” follows a newly-40 Soléne (Anne Hathaway) as she initiates a whirlwind romance with...

Former Austinite’s ‘The Greatest Hits,’ love letter to music through moving sci-fi drama

Former Austinite’s ‘The Greatest Hits,’ love letter to music through moving sci-fi drama

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 17, 2024

The grieving tone of “The Greatest Hits” movie encapsulates audiences from the opening scene with a troubled Harriet (Lucy Boyton, “Bohemian Rhapsody”) staring at a timeline of her and her ex-boyfriend’s...

From left to right, Executive Producer Jeremy O. Harris, Director Olmo Schnabel and Lead Darío Yazeb Bernal pose for a portrait on 2nd Street in downtown Austin on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. “Pet Shop Days” is Schnabel’s directorial debut and Yazeb Bernal’s first American movie.

‘Pet Shop Days’ cast, crew on importance of community

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 17, 2024

Olmo Schnabel’s directorial feature “Pet Shop Days,” a film recently obtained by Utopia for distribution, had its Texas premiere at SXSW this week. What started as an idea penned during an School...

‘Birdeater’ wastes time satirizing toxic masculinity, misses point by under-developing female characters

‘Birdeater’ wastes time satirizing toxic masculinity, misses point by under-developing female characters

Katie Chang, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 17, 2024

This article may contain spoilers.  Deep in the Australian bush, a group of young friends — two women and five men — sit around a table. It’s pitch-black outside, and as drugs kick in and resentment...

R&B singer and rapper Audrey Nuna performs her SXSW set at the Empire Garage on Friday, March 13, 2024.

Q&A: Rapper, R&B singer Audrey Nuna talks visualizing her sound

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 17, 2024

The vibrations of heavy bass and a jumping crowd filled Empire Garage for the second night of the Jaded FRIENDS:FOREVER showcase at SXSW on Friday. Audrey Nuna, R&B singer and rapper, dominated the...

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