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Marketing, city-planning professionals discuss what it means to be a ‘music city’

John Melendez March 15, 2019

The music venues and artists that bring crowds of community members together every night were looked at through a wider lense of the far-reaching effects of being considered a music city. On Friday,...

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Rop Pope explores cryptocrime, sharing techniques for prevention

Landry Allred March 15, 2019

If cryptocurrency claims to be the most secure currency, why does cryptocurrency theft continue to occur? At SXSW this afternoon, Rob Pope, co-founder of the mobile app development company Dogtown Media,...

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Q&A: Japanese indie pop band yahyel break stereotypes of country’s music scene

Tiana Woodard March 15, 2019

America and Japan both have their own views of the common Japanese artist. But through their idiosyncratic, indie pop releases, Japanese band yahyel creates a space for themselves outside both countries’...

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Producer, singer-songwriter Wyclef Jean showcases student talent in SXSW session

Tiana Woodard March 15, 2019

In a music industry increasingly influenced by technological advances, young artists are having more difficulty bringing their talent to the forefront. Haitian producer and singer-songwriter Wyclef Jean...

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‘Snatchers’ disappoints in attempt at throwback horror

Noah Levine March 15, 2019

“Snatchers” is a horror comedy from directors Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman that is adapted from the short film and web series of the same name. The film follows friends Sara and Hayley...

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Songwriter and artist Ross Golan explores pop music components, history

Landry Allred March 15, 2019

From the Gregorian chants of monks in 800 A.D. to Lil Dicky’s rapping in 2019, the history of music has shaped what society calls pop music today. Ross Golan, a songwriter, artist and podcast...

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John Boehner, Kevin Murphy discuss national legalization of marijuana at SXSW

Jordyn Zitman March 15, 2019

As more and more states legalize medical marijuana, the cannabis industry will continue to grow exponentially. Former Speaker of the House John Boehner and Acreage Holdings chairman and CEO Kevin Murphy...

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Pandora Radio’s product manager explores challenges in music recommendations, classifying music

Landry Allred March 15, 2019

When a user asks their device to play alternative rock, how much of the music their device plays is actually alternative rock? Evan Paul, Pandora Radio’s product manager on the music recommendation...

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Beastie Boys talk band legacy, new book at SXSW

Jordyn Zitman March 15, 2019

The Beastie Boys underwent multiple transformations throughout their career, but fans have remained loyal, turning up by the hundreds to see two of the three original members at SXSW. Adam “Ad-Rock”...

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Library empowerers bring up new frontier of music collections across nation

Landry Allred March 15, 2019

A sense of community filled the room as library empowerers chatted before a panel of representatives from libraries across North America and waited to hear how libraries have become prevalent in the local...

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Q&A: Ella Vos talks about motherhood, battle with lymphoma

Tiana Woodard March 15, 2019

For most, having a child sparks uncertainty and new medical bills. For singer-songwriter Ella Vos, having a child sparked an indie-pop singing career. After serving as keyboardist for artists such as...

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Music video producer for A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator discusses music video revolution

Landry Allred March 15, 2019

With the release of innovative music videos from A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator, Tara Razavi, the executive producer at Happy Place, discussed the music video revolution. Cherie Hu, a reporter for...

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